Chicago DJ Studios

Professional spec DJ studios in Chicago with club-ready Pioneer setup, affordable rates and 24/7 access. Self-serve Chicago DJ rooms by the hour — coming soon.

An isolated shot of a Pioneer CDJ-2000NXS2 available inside a Pirate Studios DJ studio. 24/7 DJ practice rooms available for you and your mates — book now

Pirate DJ Studios

Our standard two-deck DJ studios are approximately 65 square feet, and our Pro three-deck DJ studios are approximately 130 square feet. Both can hold up to a maximum of five people (including the lead booker) per session.

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Your space to create

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, our custom-designed Chicago rehearsal spaces are the perfect place to create, write, produce, practice, mix, and dance with no distractions.

There are 28 spaces ready for your next project: 

  • Hone your mix on club-standard equipment in the DJ studios
  • Rehearsal studios to jam with your band or practice for the next gig
  • Recording studios for vocal capture and music production in Chicago
  • Plug and play podcast recording studios in Chicago for easy recording
  • Multipurpose dance studios for classes and private performance

Book and pay for an hourly rehearsal using our easy live calendar. It's time to let your creativity flow.

Close up shot of a DJ using a Pioneer DJM-900NXS2 and CDJ-2000NXS2 inside a Pirate Studios DJ studio

What is Pirate?

A worldwide network of DJ, recording, rehearsal, podcast and dance studios, giving you round the clock access to create. Because we’re open 24/7, we've made the experience entirely self-serve using our unique entry code system — but if you ever need a hand, we're here. The fastest way to get support is via Live Chat.

On-site facilities

  • High-speed WiFi
  • Vending machines
  • Kitchen facilities
  • Air-conditioned rooms

Enjoy industry-standard equipment at affordable prices at our Chicago studios


Find your space tag on Pirate.com studios. 24/7 creative spaces for musicians, podcasters and dancers — book online today.

Protecting your health and safety during COVID-19

A number of measures have been put in place to ensure your studios can be enjoyed whilst respecting CDC guidelines and personal space.

This includes but is not limited to:

  • Contact tracing implemented across all regions
  • Regular sanitization sweeps
  • Social distancing markers throughout
  • Hand sanitizer and antibacterial spray available
An exterior wall with graffiti and a car in the foreground on a Chicago street. Pirate's creative stuios for musicians, podcasters and dancers coming soon.

On the rise in the Windy City

Chicago, it's a pleasure to be here. Our newest artist hub for casual and professional creatives is coming soon — we can't wait for you to get started in the studios.

For now, let's take a look at some of our favorite local hangouts:

  • Smartbar is a legendary venue revered by the international dance music community. If you're making one stop-off on a night out, make sure you pay a visit.
  • For record collecting enthusiasts, Gramaphone stocks a wide selection of Chi-town classics and contemporary house/techno.
  • Evanston Space's outdoor events and livestreams play host to acoustic solo artists and group acts across the spectrum of indie, jazz, and soul.
  • There's no shortage of option in the world of theatre and the performing arts here, though nothing matches the Auditorium Theatre for scale and spectacle.

Equipment Available

  • Decks - 2x Pioneer CDJ-2000 NXS2
  • Mixer - Pioneer DJM-900 NXS2
  • Speakers - 2x Pioneer XPRS 10
  • Extras - Custom lighting and temperature control

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