KMA Music is a recording studio

Recording studio

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 located in Midtown Manhattan

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, just north of Times Square

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, in the Theatre District

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 of New York City

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. It was opened in 1988 by Michael Case Kissel. Up until 2007, the studio's original location was 1650 Broadway

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 at 51st street.

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 KMA has since moved to 1619 Broadway at 49th street. Located in the Brill Building

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, a facility well known for its historical significance in the music industry, Shortly after moving, the studio underwent a major redesign. Consulting with Fran Manzella, a well known studio architect, KMA sought to modernize their appearance as well as music consultant Roy P. Perez to expand its major label clientele.