STUDIO

Somerton Castle Studio offers a spacious and inspiring environment for musicians. Powered by solar, the studio combines sustainability with creativity. The live room (10 x 7 x 6m) is filled with natural light and stunning acoustics, thanks to its high vaulted ceiling and beautiful natural reverb. Perfect for large ensembles, the space can be tailored to your needs with bespoke acoustic baffles and removable curtains.

EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES

Our studio is equipped with a wide range of high-quality instruments and recording hardware, including a Yamaha GB1K Baby Grand Piano, Fender and Gibson guitars, Fender, Marshall, Roland and Vox amps, Roland, Korg and Moog analog synths, and an extensive selection of high quality microphones and select outboard gear. The control room (6.5 x 7 x 2.5m) is designed for both tracking and mixing, featuring ATC monitors and top of the line digital systems, including Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Reaper, along with industry-standard plugins like UAD, Soundtoys, FabFilter, Waves, and SSL.

See the full list of studio equipment below.

A CREATIVE SPACE

In addition to music production, Somerton Castle Studio is an ideal location for writing retreats and video shoots. Whether you’re a solo artist looking for inspiration or a full band ready to record, the studio’s peaceful and inspiring atmosphere fosters creativity and focus. With plenty of space to work and relax, you'll find the perfect setting to bring your music to life.

STUDIO EQUIPMENT

Our studio is equipped with a comprehensive selection of high quality instruments, recording hardware, and cutting edge software to meet the needs of any project.

From professional grade microphones and outboard gear to industry standard DAWs and plugins, every detail has been carefully chosen to provide the best possible environment for your creative work. Explore the full list of equipment below to see what’s available for your next session.

Mac Studio 2025 Sequoia 15.5
AVID Pro Tools Studio
Ableton Suite
Logic Pro
Reaper
Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core
Neve 1073OPX
SSL PureDrive Octo
Audient ASP800
(28 channels in total)
Antelope Audio SRC (Stereo Remote Control)
ATC SCM25A Pro MK2
Rupert Neve Designs RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier
Audeze LCD-S20 Headphones (Closed Back)
Focal Clear MG Professional Headphones (Open Back)
Focal Listen Professional Headphones (Closed Back)
Sennheiser Tracking Headphones x5
Sony MDR-7506 Headphones ×3
Vic Firth Stereo Isolation Headphones
AKG D112
Audix D6
Beyerdynamic M69N(C)
Beyerdynamic M160
Chandler Limited EMI Abbey Road Studios TG Microphone
Coles 4038 Matched Pair
Dachman DA 87SE x2
Electro-Voice RE-20
Lauten LA-120 x2
Neumann KM184 Matched Pair
Oktava MK-012 x2
Oktava MK-319 x2
Rode NTK
Sennheiser MD441 x2
Sennheiser MD421 x3
Sennheiser E604 x3
Shure SM-58 ×2
Shure SM-57 x3
Shure SM7db
United Studio Technology UT FET47
GUITAR AMPS
1968 Fender Bassman Head
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
Fender Vibrochamp
Marshall 4x12 Cab
Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 50
Roland Jazz Chorus JC40
Sound City 50 Plus Head
Vox AC15
BASS AMPS
Ashdown 8x10 Cab
Ashdown Little Bastard 30w
Ashdown Mini Studio Rig
Ashdown MAG400 Combo (4×10)
1968 Fender Bassman Head
Fender Bass 4 x 12 Cab
Orange Bass Terror Head
Orange 1x12 Cabinet
INSTRUMENTS
Fender Precision Bass x2
Fender Jaguar
Gibson ES 335
Gibson SG Bass
Gibson SG Guitar
Yamaha GB1K Baby Grand Piano
SYNTHS
Moog Werkstatt
Moog Rogue
Korg MS-20 mini
Roland Jupiter X
Roland JU-06A
DRUMS
Gretsch Renown Kit
Ludwig Supraphonic Snare
Gretsch Brooklyn Standard Snare
Slingerland Studio King Snare
Istanbul Agop Traditional Dark Cymbal Set
DW Hardware, including throne
Various Percussion
OUTBOARD
Black Lion Audio Seventeen
Carlsbro Spring Reverb Unit
EQP-WA x2 (Pultec Style)
FMR RNC1773 “Really Nice Compressor”
Harrison 32Classic MS Channel Strip
Lindell Audio 77X-500 (500 series)
Warm Audio WA-76A
MISC
Behringer P16-M x7
Ferrite Core Direct Box x2
Radial Pro DI x 3
Radial Pro Reamp
Little Labs Redeye 3D x2
SOFTWARE:
Fabfilter
Waves
Soundtoys
Valhalla
SSL
UAD
Izotope RX
Oeksound Soothe 2
…plus many more
PEDALS:
Boss Space Echo RE-202
Boss Slicer
EHX Nano Deluxe Memory Man
Moog Minifooger Drive
EHX Black Russian Big Muff (Modded)
Earthquaker Devices Afterneath Otherworldy Reverb
Earthquaker Devices Spatial Delivery Envelope filter with sample and hold
Earthquaker Devices Plumes
Earthquaker Devices Black Ash
Earthquaker Devices Time Shadows
Origin Effects Cali76 Bass
Audio Surplus Effects okdoomer
Aguilar Chorusaurus bass chorus
Dreadbox Komorebi Flanger
Sansamp Preamp
Live Room: 10 x 7.1 x 5.9m (approx)
Control Room: 6.6 x 5.2 x 2.5m (approx)

FLOOR PLANS

To help you plan your session, our floorplans give you a clear view of the studio layout, so you can see exactly how the space flows and map out your setup before you even arrive.

View the Floor Plans