​

 

 

“Pachyderm is one of my favorite studios that I have ever worked in. Everything about it enhances the recording and creative process. Hanging out with the artists in the band house. Dinners grilling food. Hanging out above the river in the gazebo. Bonfires on cold nights.

​

And I haven’t even mentioned the studio. Great drum sounds. Convenient isolation booths. Awesome control room with one of my favorite consoles. Great mic selection. And of course, chief engineer Nick, who is both fun and super talented. He helps make recording there easy.

​

And last but not least, Cannon Falls is the home of the best bacon I’ve ever eaten!”

- John Agnello (Producer/Engineer – Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, Kurt Vile, Night Moves)

​

"When doing some research of where some of my favorite records were recorded I kept seeing Pachyderm’s name.  Since so many classic studios have closed, I was scared that Pachyderm might have joined them. 

 

To my delight, not only does Pachyderm still exist, but it has been beautifully restored and is meticulously maintained by Nick and his crew. 

 

It’s a unique space both sonically and architecturally and I try and work there whenever possible even though I live in England!"

- Craig Silvey (Producer/Mixer – Arcade Fire, Florence + The Machine, The National)

​

“It’s all about the room. Any studio is only as good as its room, and as soon as I walked into Pachyderm and heard a snare drum, I immediately knew what to do, and how to do it. It told me all I needed to know.

And aside from the obvious history of the place, it just works. Pachyderm does rock drums like very few rooms I’ve ever heard. Woody, but spacious and definable.

To top it off, the layout is exceptional, and the grounds are stunning. What a place to make records.”

- D. James Goodwin (Producer/Engineer – Bob Weir, Kevin Morby, Bonny Light Horseman, The Hold Steady)

​

“There couldn’t be a more ideal setting for recording than Pachyderm. It’s the perfect balance of uniqueness in sound and vibe with comfortable living spaces that allow you to focus on what’s most important: making art.”

- Sam Kassirer (Producer/Musician – Josh Ritter, Lake Street Dive, Langhorne Slim)

​

“We tracked at Pachyderm Studio in the winter of 2015, looking for a place to escape and fully focus on making something special. It was—and still is—one of the best experiences we’ve had making a record. The studio has a large live room with rad acoustics—definitely one of my favorite things about the space. It’s also loaded with excellent gear—everything you’d need to work with.

 

Across from the studio is a house with plenty of space to spread out and relax between sessions. It’s super comfortable, with several bedrooms, a full kitchen, and even an indoor pool room, which we used a few times to add some character and natural echo to the album.

 

Everyone at Pachyderm was incredibly attentive and hospitable, making sure we had everything we needed the whole time we were there.

 

Beyond all the technical stuff, the environment itself was really inspiring. I honestly felt like the place pulled creative moments out of us. Every corner of the space offered something creatively valuable, and it absolutely shaped what we made.

 

Pachyderm is easily at the top of my list for anyone looking to get away, eliminate distractions, and truly focus. I’d make every record there if I could.”

- Cory Brandan (Vocalist – Norma Jean)

​

“If you want a REAL studio experience, then Pachyderm is the place for you. Not only do they have all the cool gear we crave, their comfort and hospitality are second to none. Can’t wait to make many more records there!”

- Tone Def (Artist/Producer – Green Day, Edgehill, QN5 Music, CunninLynguists, PackFM)