Studio
The MPS studio is a living monument. The first-class sound of the rooms and recording technology have earned this historic venue a legendary reputation worldwide, not only in the field of jazz, but also classical, world music and avant-garde.
Like the stars
Many international musicians* have made top-class recordings in this studio: Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Joachim Kühn, Lee Konitz, Friedrich Gulda, George Duke, Singers Unlimited, Dave Pike Set, Hans Koller, Cecil Taylor, Albert Mangelsdorff, Mark Murphy, Volker Kriegel, Jean Luc-Ponty, Baden Powell, John Taylor, Wolfgang Dauner, Charly Antolini and many others.
Most Perfect sound
With a lot of space in the recording room for studio productions and a separate drum room, the MPS studio has enough space for professional sound recordings. The large control room still houses the analog studio equipment as well as the possibility of digital recording. A lounge area and tea kitchen/bar round out the studio space, providing an exceptional, welcoming atmosphere in this special historic location.
Bösendorfer Grand Imperial
For exclusive piano recordings, the legendary Bösendorfer Grand Imperial concert grand piano has been available since 1977, producing a great expressionistic sound. Personally selected by Friedrich Gulda, it was not at all easy to get the instrument, which weighed over half a ton, into the studio. Parts of the staircase had to be dismantled for this purpose. The Grand Imperial has 5 additional keys and quite a deep sound spectrum. Whoever was allowed to play or hear this grand piano will not forget it. Monty Alexander or Cecil Taylor were also among those chosen.
From analog to digital
Currently, analog recording on 2-track tape “direct-to-tape” is offered in addition to digital recording. In this regard, we work with a selection of sound engineers who perform their craft with love and passion, analog and digital.
A large selection of new as well as historical microphones (Neumann and others) leave nothing to be desired.
In the foreseeable future, analog recordings with the 24-track Ampex, as well as 4-track Telefunken will be available again.
The analog mixing console is an in-house production of SABA and with its Sitral cassette technology designed for 24 tracks. Only 2 of these were built. One mixer went to Baden-Baden to Südwestfunk, the other crowns the control room of the MPS studio.
RESTAURATION
Our technical team is coordinated by a graduate engineer from Kreuzlingen. Together with the municipal office for the preservation of historical monuments in Villingen-Schwenningen, as well as the state authorities in Freiburg and Stuttgart, we are developing a concept for an authentic restoration and general overhaul of our analog equipment. In addition, cooperation with universities is planned.
Inquiries
IN OWNER MPS-STUDIO e.V.
Again and again we are asked if we have something to do with the festival “Jazzin’ The Black Forest” or the company “HGBS Blue”/”Black Forest Sounds”. The answer is no.
Open Monument Day
4 Guided tours on 9. and September 10.
Stadt(t)raum Oscar Peterson Avenue
Dream again.
A visit to an old place of work
Former MPS sound engineer Christa Gugeler visits the studio.
Review
We have compiled here some photos from our first season November 2022 – July 2023.
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MPS/SABA PLAYLIST SPOTIFY
The ultimate MPS/SABA playlist
Johannes Mössinger tames the Bösendorfer grand piano
The Lions Club Schwenningen supports MPS-Studio e.V.
CITY HIGH 2
A recommendable blog from Villingen-Schwenningen.
Gabriele Kleinschmidt (RIP)
Legendary booking agent passed away.
IN OWNER MPS-STUDIO e.V.
Again and again we are asked if we have something to do with the festival “Jazzin’ The Black Forest” or the company “HGBS Blue”/”Black Forest Sounds”. The answer is no.
Open Monument Day
4 Guided tours on 9. and September 10.
Stadt(t)raum Oscar Peterson Avenue
Dream again.
A visit to an old place of work
Former MPS sound engineer Christa Gugeler visits the studio.
Review
We have compiled here some photos from our first season November 2022 – July 2023.
Become a member ONLINE NOW
Save yourself postage, it’s very fast!
MPS/SABA PLAYLIST SPOTIFY
The ultimate MPS/SABA playlist
Johannes Mössinger tames the Bösendorfer grand piano
The Lions Club Schwenningen supports MPS-Studio e.V.
CITY HIGH 2
A recommendable blog from Villingen-Schwenningen.
Gabriele Kleinschmidt (RIP)
Legendary booking agent passed away.
