The Soundhole is a recording facility owned and operated by Daniel Dorman and Ian Williams. Now in its third location, the Soundhole inhabits the top floor of the historic Memorial Hall in the Uptown District of Marion, Iowa.
With a focus on a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere in order to provide a creative environment and mindset, bands and artists of any style are sure to feel inspired and at home. Whether your goal is to accurately capture the sound and feel of a live performance or take advantage of the limitless opportunities of a recording studio, the Soundhole will provide excellent results. Bands and solo artists are both welcome, as any combination of live tracking and overdubs can be used to sculpt your music and create the perfect vibe.
Thanks to the engineers' years of experience as musicians themselves, translating your ideas and emotions to a finished piece of music is easy to achieve. A multitude of instruments are available to use free of charge, including a wide array of electric and acoustic guitars, amplifiers, wind instruments, keyboards, drums and percussion, as well as a variety of virtual instruments.
The Soundhole has the ability and experience to record all types of music, from singer-songwriters, to punk rock, to jazz combos, to heavy metal bands, and produce a finished product sure to make any artist satisfied.