The Studio

After completing my sound engineering degree in Berlin, I moved back to my hometown of Basel, Switzerland. One dream had been with me for a long time: to build my own professional music studio—a space that feels like home, where creativity and productivity can flourish. During my studies in Berlin, I was especially inspired by the iconic Funkhaus studios. That is where the idea was born: to combine the warmth of wood and a cozy atmosphere with a modern touch and high end equipment. The goal was set: Establishing a safe space to create and enjoy the beauty of music.

The concept began to take shape in 2024, and when I returned to Switzerland in the fall, I started the intensive renovation phase. The main focus was on acoustics. Thanks to the wooden insulation already in place, I had a great starting point, but it made finding the right absorber placements quite challenging. After a series of acoustic measurements, I found the best solutions for the room. Despite that I wanted to keep the workflow straightforward and simple. No patchbays but a direct connection to one mixer that gets the signal from all the synths. Just as important to me was the feeling you get when entering the studio.

The studio is equipped with a carefully curated selection of high-end gear and instruments, designed to support a seamless and creative workflow. At the heart of the setup are the HEDD Type 30 MK2 monitors, delivering exceptional clarity and precision, paired with a Universal Audio Apollo X8 interface featuring warm-sounding tube preamps. My electronic productions often begin with a hands-on jam session using one of my synthesizers or drum machines.

Ranging from the legendary analog Moog Subsequent 37 to the versatile polyphonic Korg Minilogue XD. Drum machines such as the Roland TR-8s and Arturia DrumBrute Impact frequently lay the rhythmic foundation. For guitarists, a vintage Bugera amplifier is available, offering an authentic reproduction of warm 1980s tones. Vocal recordings are captured with the renowned Neumann U87, a legendary tube microphone by the Berlin-based manufacturer. Alternately there is a Swiss-made Suter tube microphone at choice.

The microphone selection also includes the versatile Shure SM58 and a stereo pair of Neumann KM 184s, suitable for a wide range of applications. To add an organic feel to my productions, the studio features a rhythm corner equipped with an electronic drum kit and a variety of acoustic percussion instruments, including shakers, djembes, tambourines, and claves. And because it’s essential in electronic music to understand how a track performs in a live context after mixing, the studio also includes a dedicated DJ stage—perfect for testing and refining tracks in a real-world setting. Of course the setup also invites to have a jam in a break, getting new inspirations or deepening DJ skills.