Motormusic Recording Studios

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België
Mechelen
Motormusic Recording Studios

Recording studio
Recording, mixing and mastering services
Dolby Atmos Music Studio
Mechelen, Belgium We were happy in Koningshooikt.
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You may have never heard of the place, but we’ve made tons of recordings there: almost the entire Belgian pop and rock scene has passed through the old studios at the Sander de Vosstraat. The artists loved our place, but as much as our know-how, they digged its art deco atmosphere, including Rachel’s “boterhammekes” (sandwiches), the herbal tea, and the country charm of the nearby eatery De Lepele

er. That’s all over now: our landlord has other plans with his land. But we couldn’t stay much longer anyway. You see, one simply cannot afford this splendid seclusion at a time when the international media landscape is changing rapidly. Much as we loved the place, we needed a more central location. And so we were faced with the considerable challenge of transfering the good vibes of our cherished studios to a new place which is just as “feel good”. We think we have found that place in the town of Mechelen (aka Malines for people of francophone origin or inclination), and we hope and we trust you will follow us there. It is not possible to be more central in Flanders than in Mechelen. If “Brussels South” is inappropriately used by a low-budget airline to refer to Charleroi – an unpleasant exaggeration, considering that it is 120 kilometers away from Brussels – “Brussels North” is a perfect fit for Mechelen, which is no more than 20 kilometers north of our capital. In fact, we’re so close to Brussels National Airport (less than 10 minutes) that we will have no need of our own heliport . Due to its position right in the middle of the Brussels-Antwerp axis, Mechelen is entitled to call itself the historical heart of Flanders. Its period atmosphere is splendidly preserved in the largest number of extant 16th and 17th century houses anywhere in Flanders. More importantly: Mechelen is a town which breathes music. In the 16th century, it spawned the melancholic music Pierre de la Rue wrote in honour of his ill-fated Burgundian patroness Margaret of Austria. And Ludwig van Beethoven’s grandfather was born here in 1712. But there’s also something distinctly “rock ‘n roll” to this place: Mechelen has been unusually succesful in entrenching its glorious past in an exciting present. Punk pioneer Dee Dee Ramone testified that living in Mechelen – he resided there from 1995 to 2000 – felt like “landing in the Middle Ages for any New Yorker”. Our new studio is also rooted in the city’s history. We have purchased part of the old St. Romboutshospital, previously occupied by a charitable foundation raised by the priest who gave his name to our street (De Decker). The North-Italian Lombards who owned the place in the Middle Ages were all but charitable: they were the city’s first loan-sharks and their methods of coercion strongly ressembled the present-day cosa nostra’s. The long house in which the Lombards once conducted their murky business has been transformed into a state of the art recording studio, tailored to the demands of both rock and classical music recordings (anything up to a moderately sized chamber orchestra fits in it). An additional, smaller-sized studio is also available; both studios are complemented with lounges, and the new complex is equipped with ample living space, allowing bands to reside on the premises while recording and editing their materials. For artists keen on privacy, we have purchased an adjacent 18th century cottage plenty of period charm but tailored to the latest standards of comfort. And although Rachel is not going to make the move to Mechelen (on account of her advanced age), the “boterhammekes” and herbal tea will still be available at lunchtime. Rest assured: we are not going to change the secret of our success. No recording project is too small or too large for us, and like before, we will continue to proportion our price estimates to the nature and the size of your project. We cannot write or sing your songs, but that’s about all we cannot do....

06/01/2025

PSYCHONAUT has been tearing it up in the studio for the past week, and now the drums are officially in the books! Huge shoutout to drummer Harm Peters for delivering an absolute powerhouse performance and to engineer Chiaran Verheyden.

It’s been a blast having them at our studio, and we can’t wait to hear what’s next as they dive into bass and vocals. Stay tuned—this album is going to be something special! 👀

04/01/2025

Motormusic into 2025! 🎇🎇🎇

A new year, a fresh start—but first, let’s look back at 2024 which was filled with a bunch of milestones for our studio:

✅ Internal growth and a strong team, with amazing interns and new members
✅ A new visual identity and the launch of our brand-new website
✅ Award-winning projects that received critical acclaim
✅ Countless sessions, collaborations, and unforgettable moments. From loud metal bands to fragile children choirs, and from big orchestras to modest voice over recordings

Now, we’re ready to make 2025 even bigger—new sounds, new stories, and new creative possibilities. Let’s create some history! 🎧✨

31/12/2024

As the year comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate a selectioin of critically acclaimed classical albums recorded, mixed, and/or mastered by the Motormusic team in 2024. 🌟

It’s been an honor to collaborate with world-class musicians and bring their visions to life in our studio. Thank you to everyone who made this year unforgettable – here’s to an even more inspiring 2025! 🎻

17/12/2024

This past weekend, we had the honor of hosting Joshua Brown, Violinist, 2nd place laureate of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, for a recording session of the work of Schumann with pianist Paolo Giacometti. Under the watchful eye of musical director Bart Vandewege and engineer Sergey Steenackers. 🎻🎹

26/11/2024

It's a 🌯 for Drawn Into Descent! Looking forward to the final product. We're glad to have you guys at our studio! 🖤

We finished recording our 3rd album.

Huge thanks to maestro Chiaran Verheyden for the vibes, craftsmanship and dealing with our s**t for the last few weeks. It was a blast!

21/11/2024

Mechelen’s finest Pothamus ’ song Savartuum Avur is featured on Spotify’s ‘All New Metal’ playlist next to new releases by Linkin Park and Machine Head!
Savartuum Avur was recorded at our studio and is also available in Dolby Atmos.

Give it a spin and support your locals! (link in comments)

09/11/2024

Motormusic x Neumann

Curious about what goes on behind the doors of our Dolby Atmos studio? Neumann Berlin recently sat down with our very own Steven Maes to discuss how we’ve crafted a full immersive audio experience, featuring a setup powered by Neumann’s industry-leading speakers.

🔗 Read the full article on Neumann 's website (link in comments)

08/11/2024

Kicking off an intense weekend at the studio!

Today, black metal band Drawn Into Descent started recording in our studio, diving into a weekend filled with dark atmospheres and riffs! Horns up! 🤘

07/11/2024

🌐 There’s a new website in town! 🌐

We’re thrilled to reveal the new look of Motormusic online!
Looking to bring your sound to life? Check out our new website – simply share your project details, and we’ll tailor a quote just for you.

Head over to the website to explore all that’s new!

🔗 Visit us at https://www.motormusic.eu

06/11/2024

Striking a pose with Franco Champs! 🏁

04/11/2024

🎶 Sunday Indie Sunday 🎶

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Franco Champs to the studio, where they recorded two tracks in just one day with Laurens Grossen behind the desk!

Give them a follow if you're into indie rock with a 90's alt rock vibe – you won’t want to miss what they’ve been working on! 🔥

24/10/2024

This evening we host an exclusive Dolby Atmos Listening Party for the reissue of Queen's iconic Queen I album, in collaboration with ! 🎶✨We present the album in our fully equipped Dolby Atmos studio in a 360-degree sound setting.

Get ready to experience Queen in a whole new way! 👑🔥

23/10/2024

A rebranding without a new website is like a DAW without plugins – incomplete! 🧩

So, next week we’ll be going live with a brand-new website, fully reflecting the rejuvenated Motormusic identity.

In the meantime, feel free to visit our current website while we prepare our launch. 🚀

17/10/2024

Yesterday, we revealed the fresh identity of Motormusic Recording Studios—today, we’re excited to show how it comes to life! From our studio spaces to our gear and merchandise, every detail now reflects our new aesthetic and vision for the future.

16/10/2024

🔊NEW VISUAL IDENTITY REVEAL 🔊

After months of creativity and careful thought, we're thrilled to unveil the reinvisioned visual identity of Motormusic! Our new design brings together the expertise and heritage we’ve built over the years, now elevated with a sleek, minimalist black-and-white aesthetic.

This rebrand isn’t just a new logo—it’s a reflection of where we’ve been and where we’re headed. With a renewed focus on delivering high-end quality by an in-house team of seven, accompanied by a wider community of young talent, we’re ready to elevate your sound!

Welcome to Motormusic Recording Studios.

10/10/2024

🎉 Happy Hug A Drummer Day! 🥁💥

Today we're excited to introduce one of the latest members of our Motormusic community, Harm Peters! Not only is Harm an incredible recording engineer who's currently neck deep into the impact of immersive recording on drum sounds, but he's also the powerhouse drummer for one of Mechelen's finest export products, Psychonaut! 🪐

Got a drummer you love? Give them a shoutout today! 👏 And if you see Harm around the studio, don’t forget to give him a high-five—or better yet, a hug! 🤗🥁

Adres

Kanunnik De Deckerstraat 22-24
Mechelen
2800

Telefoon

+3215201920

Website

http://www.motormusic.eu/

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🔊NEW VISUAL IDENTITY REVEAL 🔊 After months of creativity and careful thought, we're thrilled to unveil the reinvisioned visual identity of Motormusic! Our new design brings together the expertise and heritage we’ve built over the years, now elevated with a sleek, minimalist black-and-white aesthetic. This rebrand isn’t just a new logo—it’s a reflection of where we’ve been and where we’re headed. With a renewed focus on delivering high-end quality by an in-house team of seven, accompanied by a wider community of young talent, we’re ready to elevate your sound! Welcome to Motormusic Recording Studios. #rebranding #motormusic #highendstudio