Studio 41

Right in the heart of The Netherlands lies the beautiful town of Soest where well known mastering engineer Sander van der Heide owns studio complex Studio41. My mix/overdub room (aka GieSound studio) is housed at Studio41.

Right now these are the company's working at Studio41:
Saint of Sound
SoundFocus
Pixility
Masters of Media
GieSound

 

Analogue & Digital

Audio recording has for the most part gone all digital. We have all heard the tales of how digital recording is better, faster, and "The New Standard." Yes, digital is here to stay, but is it better? I believe digital is great for certain tasks, but not all. I believe that a combination of both worlds - analog and digital recording, is the "New Standard" for today's studio's.

I exclusively mix on an analogue desk and I always use an analog front end, tube mic pre-amps, compressors, EQ's tied to a full blown Pro Tools HD (not LE) digital audio recording system to achieve a thick & organic sound. Click here for studio specs

My own mix & overdub Studio

My state-of-the-art control room has been specially designed for mixing music projects. Offering a huge and eclectic selection of vintage and modern recording equipment in a comfortable, naturally lit environment. The acoustic environment combined with my well trained ears guarantees your music will sound good in the car, on your iPod, and on your home stereo.

The mixing equipment is nothing short of top notch. GieSound studio is based around a custom build analogue mixing console, which is complimented by a Pro Tools HD system and lot's of analogue outboard. The mixing desk is custom build up to my specs; so it has a big headroom mixbus (based on vintage Neve consoles) and classic EQ's.
Everything to deliver a thick & organic sound that put's a smile on your face.

I have built a mix reputation by delivering "radio ready" mixes to clients time and time again. GieSound studio is well suited to mix projects that range in size and scope. I can mix from master files recorded in almost every major software program including Pro Tools, Cubase, Neundo, Sonar, Logic, and Digital Performer (although some conversion might be necessary). You do not even have to be in Soest/Netherlands. I do projects from all over the world. Internet and email has made mixing for clients outside of the Netherlands simple. This means that no matter your project, no matter where it was recorded, or what it was recorded on, I can handle the job.

Next to my control room is a recording booth with a comfortable size and suitable for vocalists, overdubs and smaller ensembles. The mic collection is extensive and when combined with various outboard mic pre's a wide variety of world class sounds are attainable.

There is a kitchen/relax room at studio41 with amenities such as tv, wireless internet, piano and more. And there's also space to sit outside if the weather is nice.