[1] The studio gained recognition for its sound quality, particularly for drums, and hosted the recording of Metallica's self-titled album, which was certified 16× platinum.

[3] A range of artists recorded albums at One on One Recording, including Metallica's ...And Justice for All, Testament's The Ritual, Dream Theater's Awake, Fiona Apple's When The Pawn..., Kiss's Crazy Nights and Psycho Circus, and Alice in Chains' Dirt.

[citation needed] In 1993, Yoshiki Hayashi, drummer of the band X Japan, acquired the studio due to his interest and the inability to book recording time because of the studio's busy schedule.

Acts which used the facility include Metallica, Megadeth, Testament, Dream Theater, KISS, Alice in Chains, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, The Temptations, Hal David, Burt Bacharach, Dionne Warwick, Michael McDonald, Heart, Sammy Hagar, Bad English, Etta James, Aretha Franklin, Mötley Crüe, Tom Petty, Lita Ford, A Perfect Circle, Poison, Earth, Wind & Fire,[6][7][8] Dirtyphonics, and Sullivan King.

[9] Current independent and major Label clients of 17 Hertz Studio include Universal Music Group, Def Jam, Mo Town, Interscope, Atlantic Records, BMG Chrysalis, Warner Music Group, Sony Music, Akon, Alex Da Kid, Birdman, Bone Thugz N Harmony, Boyz II Men, CeeLo Green, Goodie Mob, Chance The Rapper, Crooks & Castles, Deezle, French Montana, Gareth Emery, Jabbawockeez, Lewis Hamilton, Mann, Mark Ronson, Prince Royce, Ray Dalton, Rita Ora, Skylar Grey, Stalley, Orgy, T.I., Tyler, The Creator, Wyclef Jean, Halsey, Lido, Papa Roach, Jeremih, Lil Yachty, Taking Back Sunday, BJ The Chicago Kid, Zendaya, and YG.