Studio Tour - Dark Horse Recording in Nashville

Join us on an exclusive tour of this iconic recording studio in Nashville, where stars like Taylor Swift and Kings of Leon have brought their music to life. Brian and Dave will guide us through the facility, sharing fascinating insights into how they run this legendary studio and craft unforgettable recordings. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the magic of music-making!

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What's your favorite room/feature of the studio?

[MakePopMusic]

This studio is beautiful. It's always amazing to see studios that cater to creativity at the same level that so many commercial studios care about "sonics and acoustics". At the end of the day, I'd rather make a record in a room that inspires me rather than an acoustically perfect chamber with no vibe whatsoever.

[EmlynInTheMix]

Fantastically edited video too. I'd love to visit here!

[alexbusoni]

This studio is a masterpiece, no doubt. As an audio engineer who’s had the privilege of working in some of the world’s top-tier studios, I have to say that Dark Horse Recording strikes a perfect balance between technical precision and creative vibe. The acoustics seem dialed in to perfection—those rooms must sing back at you when you’re laying down tracks.

From the glimpses of the gear, it’s clear they’re not cutting corners. That mix of analog warmth and digital precision? Chef’s kiss. The integration of high-end outboard gear, paired with what looks like a carefully designed DAW workflow, is every engineer’s dream. And that console—oh man, talk about a centerpiece. Nothing beats having tactile control over your mix.

But what really sets this place apart is the aesthetic and vibe. You don’t just walk into a space like this—you feel it. And that’s what inspires magic in the studio. I mean, sure, you can record in a “sonically perfect” box, but where’s the soul in that? Studios like this are what make you want to hit the big red button and let the creativity flow.

Props to the team for creating an environment that doesn’t just cater to sonics but embraces the artistry of making music. This is the kind of place where records are born, not just recorded. Total respect.

[valerie]

Wow! The studio looks epic! Amazing story telling, and editing too! Great job, Brian and team lewitt!

[JeffDaytonMusic]

We're recording there today. Totally stoked, gotta say! Josh Ditty is our first engineer, credits include Keith Urban, Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Ernest and FGL. I'll post a vid after we finish... So grateful for this opp.

[JamesLangston-ruei]

Hell yeah 😎 🙌 thanks music 🎶 for ever/ Jamie parks studio 🎙

[BrianJNoah]

I use the LCT 440, and it just sounds so good. I can only imagine how good the 1040 sounds.

[allenjennifer]

Ohhh, this is really my dreaming house to make

[jeremythornton]

Love my 240 LCT. I'm on a mean budget but I'd love a Pure Tube.

[TrueHumanNatureU]

As a singer/songwriter, this place seems to check most all of the boxes!
By providing a relaxing natural environment (were we are most creative) to help focus solly on bringing our songs to life.
The one armed rockier tiped the scales, finding a chair anyware is a chore for guitar players . Provides extra for this customer...
Having a natural Interior environment, works well with me, I always seem to lay down better perfomances, more at ease I guess.
The overall open vibe, makes it easier to forget there is any people are around you :) (sorry _ creative coma), dive into your project, , ,
The use of Anolog Tube Amps, is always a Plus: Natural VibrationTone vs Synthetic Didgital Sound
- humans are more recptive to Natural vibrations, so better marketing...
Cool place!

[MatthewSwasta]

Wonderful looking place...I will never be able to afford my own 1040, but I love my little 440. What would be the next tube level up for a budget home recording room?

[darkhorseinstitute]

Would love to mention that we're doing a masterclass February 15th/16th for a very reasonable price if anybody wants to come hang out! 24 hours over two days with Dave Hagen and a live band.

[LA.Guitar]

Transatlantic recorded their Bridge Across Forever album there in 2001

[yonathanluther]

In this whole channel, there ain't no MTP 840 DM video. Wasn't it the flagship DM?

[espiritoconsolador]

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
❤--JONH 3.16

[supervillamos]

Beautiful. I think independent artist cannot pay that. I do not like to know, how much cost an hour there, but I am sure, that I here at my home, with my "cheap" home studio, can better mix do -free- compare to the price over there. A good Mix to do, don't depend from beautiful House, and million expensive pieces of equipments. Equipment take perhaps 20% out, and das Haus not at all. But, no question, show off, can you do.

[zachmacrockproductionsinc.]

hi hi hoho, it s all comes down to the computer iMac to the right in the studio, ,,

[cattuongstock]

I tried messaging you on every platform possible but didn't get any response from you at all
because if I wait too long I might lose my warranty

[BernardMaertens]

Merci Lewitt. Quelle traduction de merde. Arrêtez avec l'IA. Apparemment cela semble intéressant mais en français cela ne veut rien dire. Dommage.