Record, Mix & Create in the Heart of Western North Carolina

SoundStudio412 is a professional recording studio just outside Asheville, NC — designed by renowned acoustician Steve Durr and Founded by Producer and Mix Engineer Garrett N. Derhofer.

Whether you’re tracking your full band, writing solo, or mixing remote — we've got you covered. We offer flexible tracking, mixing, and production options tailored to your sound.
Great rooms, trusted gear, and a personalized approach. From our Calrec S2 analog console to multicam video and on-site lodging, everything is built to help you Sound Your Best.

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Garrett Producing the new **Take Your Shoes Off** album - April 2024

Introducing SoundStudio412: a world-class studio designed by the world renowned Steve Durr.

Featured in Mix Magazine’s Class of 2025, SoundStudio412 provides a trusted creative environment where artists come to #SoundYourBest.

City is Burning by Take Your Shoes Off

Boasting a spacious 130 sq ft iso booth, a meticulously crafted 260 sq ft control room, and a jaw-dropping 715 sq ft live room, SoundStudio412 provides an unparalleled environment for artists and musicians to bring their vision to life.

Drum-ready rooms - optimized for performance

Step into our isolation booth, a dedicated space crafted for pristine recordings. Whether capturing the subtle nuances of a solo performance or isolating instruments for precision, our isolation booth ensures your recordings are flawless and free from external interference.

With a keen focus on acoustics as well as functionality, every inch of this facility has been tailored to deliver pristine sound and maximum creative potential.

Tom Osmunson tracking vocals @SoundStudio412

Tom Osmunson of All in the Trunk as he lays down a soulful vocal performance. Through the pristine glass, observe the magic unfold in our Live Room, where the smooth, rich tones flow seamlessly through the legendary AEA R44 ribbon microphone.

Every design choice in this studio was made for one purpose: to give artists a space where they can focus fully on performing — and SoundYourBest!

“This place is truly amazing!! Garrett is great to work with!
Great atmosphere and nothing but the best equipment and instruments.
5 Stars!!!”

— Jeremy Wade

At the heart of our studio, experience the warmth of our Calrec S2 console.

This analog masterpiece delivers a beautiful richness and depth to your music! Enjoy the authentic, warm tones that only an analog console like the Calrec S2 can provide.

Every piece of gear here is chosen to serve one purpose: helping artists bring out the best in their music.

Located in beautiful Candler, North Carolina and <10 miles from downtown Asheville: SoundStudio412 is the perfect place to #SoundYourBest!

SoundStudio412 is an ideal creative oasis. Nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina - views are inspiring and the vibe is one of a kind.

It’s a space where artists can focus fully on their music — and feel inspired by the environment around them.

Once you visit, you’ll understand why so many artists choose to create here.

Live Room looking into the Control Room @SoundStudio412

SoundStudio412 is a space built by a lifelong musician, for musicians.
We specialize in helping Serious Artists bring their art to life.
State of the art equipment + incredibly talented musicians = an extremely creative atmosphere.
Book a session, and see what you've been missing!

Stay upstairs and focus fully on your record

Some of the many instruments available @SoundStudio412

Spacious and Versatile Live Room: Let your creativity flow in our expansive live room, where possibilities are endless.

Designed with flexibility in mind, our spacious live room accommodates various setups, providing the perfect environment to accomplish your unique musical vision.

“This studio is awesome.
Expertly designed and meticulously crafted.
Garrett brings great energy to the two projects we’ve been a part of.
It’s a comfortable space from the minute you walk in.
Our songs sound excellent and with Garrett’s chill personality and his engineering, production and mixing skills made everything effective and efficient.”

— Humble Thumb

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Founded by **Garrett N. Derhofer**

Founded by **Garrett N. Derhofer**, **SoundStudio412** is a musical oasis for one reason: *Garrett Loves Music*. Garrett has been playing music all his life, and has been recording musicians since 1999 - so he knows how musicians think...and how they like to perform.
Workflow is *comfortable*, and jams last a while - because everyone feels *at home*.

The reason SoundStudio412 is different is Garrett's background. 9.5 years in the corporate world taught him how to run a business efficiently.

That background translates directly into the studio. Sessions are well-planned, projects are organized clearly - helping musicians stay focused on their performance, not the engineering.

A selection of analog equipment @SoundStudio412

Some of the Audioscape equipment @SoundStudio412

Kleavage tracking a new song @SoundStudio412

“Let me start by saying that from the beginning of Garrett’s and my relationship, he was nothing but accommodating. The atmosphere and professionalism alone made me feel comfortable and creative from the jump. From setup to bounce the flow was seamless.
I don’t pride myself in being the best artist, but he is a magician. He literally made me Sound My Best.
I relish any time I spend at Sound Studio 412. I highly recommend to all experience level artists and creators.”

— Kleavage (Matt Kuver)

This is a studio built for artists who are serious about their craft — and ready to bring their vision to life.

Come stay with us for a few days and see how the beauty of Western North Carolina inspires you!