A studio built from the ground up —
designed, not repurposed.

The equipment is chosen for flexibility rather than ideology. A balance between vintage character and modern precision makes it possible to never force the music into a predefined aesthetic.

From ribbon-heavy microphone setups (including AEA, Coles, B&O) to detailed condenser options (Schoeps, Neumann, AKG, Soyouz), combined with a range of preamps and transparent conversion via SPL and RME, the signal chain adapts to the session. If something specific is needed, it can be sourced.

At the center of the main room is a 1946 Grotrian-Steinweg (220 cm) — completely overhauled and maintained in top condition.

Monitoring is equally uncompromising, with systems from ATC and Dynaudio ensuring decisions translate beyond the studio.

The studio sits in the countryside of the southern Black Forest. You see the landscape from the control room, and step straight into it during breaks.

Despite the rural setting, the studio is easy to reach:

• 25 minutes from Basel.
• Straightforward access by car or train (pickup available).

Close enough to be easy, far enough to focus.

Recording here means working with an engineer who deeply understands the acoustic, technical and musical sides of the process.

Years of experience in professional studios, beginning at a young age, are complemented by my earlier side gig as a musician—from performing with a symphony orchestra and playing saxophone at Fusion Festival to composing scores for award-supported theatre productions.

I look for the sound that realizes the intention of the musician. My role is to translate the musical ideas into their most potent form while keeping the technical process as effortless as possible.

From preparation and communication to production choices, the role is not to impose ideas, but to avoid misinterpretation. Perhaps most importantly, it’s about creating an atmosphere where musicians feel focused, understood, and free, enabling them to create at their highest level.

The studio is primarily focused on jazz and other acoustic music — from emerging artists to established projects — while remaining open to any work where sound, interaction, and atmosphere matter.

Alongside album productions, the studio has recorded for 30+ theatre productions and Hörspiel (radio drama), for example for Deutschlandfunk. If the approach to recording written about above resonates with you and your project, feel free to get in touch and continue the conversation.