EST. 1983 MAUR, SWITZERLAND 6 STUDIOS RESIDENTIAL STUDIO

POWERPLAY STUDIOS

Swiss Recording Excellence Since 1983

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STUDIOS

Six world-class rooms plus on-site residential — click a studio to explore

STUDIO A — API Room
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STUDIO A

API Room

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STUDIO B — Neve Room
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STUDIO B

Neve Room

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STUDIO C — Production & Songwriting Room
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STUDIO C

Production & Songwriting Room

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STUDIO D — Production Suite
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STUDIO D

Production Suite

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STUDIO F — Mixing & Songwriting Suite
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STUDIO F

Mixing & Songwriting Suite

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RESIDENTIAL STUDIO — Eat, Sleep, Record
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RESIDENTIAL STUDIO

Eat, Sleep, Record

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SERVICES

Full-service audio production — from tape to digital

Recording

We combine the character of legendary analog gear with the precision and flexibility of modern digital technology. With six studios of different sizes and configurations, we offer the ideal space for every production. From full-band recordings with flexible acoustic walls and minimal bleed to overdubs, voice-overs, audiobooks, or creating podcasts.

Production

We connect your project with the right producer—through our partnership with Lucky Tiger Records or our international network of established professionals. Whatever your sound or vision, we know who can help bring it to life.

Mixing & Dolby Atmos

Analog warmth meets digital precision. Our experienced engineers combine legendary studio equipment with cutting-edge technology to create powerful, balanced mixes with clarity, depth, and character. In stereo, analog or Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 in Studio E.

Mastering

Your music should translate beautifully everywhere, from car stereos and kitchen radios to high-end studio systems. Together, we define your sonic vision and refine every detail, with personal guidance throughout the entire mixing process.

Re-Amping

Simply send us your DI tracks, and we'll re-amp them through our world-class collection of amps, cabinets and outboard gear—tailored to your vision. Whether it's rhythm guitars or soaring solos, we'll give your recordings the depth, character and punch of a high-end studio production.

CLASP

Real tape. Modern workflow. CLASP captures every signal through our legendary Studer tape machines and transfers it directly into Pro Tools—adding authentic analog warmth, depth, and character without sacrificing digital speed and flexibility.

Digitalizing

We preserve, restore, and digitize your valuable recordings and documents, from vinyl and cassettes to analog multitrack tapes. Your files can be delivered on a hard drive, USB drive, CD, or via a secure download link, ensuring your archive remains accessible for years to come.

Accommodation

Enjoy your stay on-site, we are offering 5 comfortable bedrooms, multiple bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy lounge, and a large private garden. Located just next to the beautiful Lake Greifensee.

Events

Bring your event to life in the legendary setting of Powerplay Studios. From listening sessions, EP releases and intimate concerts to workshops, team experiences, large-scale corporate events and flexible venue hire, we create tailored experiences for artists, companies and private clients.

Powerplay Nights

Small and intimate concerts that are recorded live to tape and pressed onto vinyl exclusively for the audience.
There are 4 ticket categories where you can, for example, watch the sound engineer mixing or create your own mix of the concert.

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EQUIPMENT

Our floating gear pool — freely available across the house

Consoles

API 2448, 32 channel with different EQ`s, 32" producer desk Neve 8016, 24 channel 1064 — 1972 Walt Disney Console

Monitoring System

ATC SCM150ASL Pro (Studio B) ATC SCM110ASL Pro (Studio A) ATC SCM50ASL Pro (Studio F) ATC SCM25A Pro (Studio A,B,D,E) Yamaha NS10

System

Pro Tools Ultimate, HDX with Midi & Sync, incl. UAD-2 Octo Card with many Plugins

Mic Pre's

Coil Audio CA-70 (4x) Coil Audio CA-286 (2x) Undertone MPDI-4 (2x) Brent Averill 1073 Heritage Audio 1073/500 (Lunchbox) Heritage Audio Super 8 (8x 1073 Style Pre) Altec 1567A Tube Tech MP1A Electrodyne 501 (2x) Chandler TG2 Burl B1D (2x) Burl B1 (2x) Great River MP-2NV Studer Valve D19 Valley People dyna mic (2x) AEA RPQ2 Ribbon preamp Ampex 350 Shure M67 Weiss A1 (2x) Helios 2128 (2x)

Dynamics / EQ`s

Urei 1176LN Rev F (3x) Urei 1178 (3x) Urei LA-4 (2x) Purple Audio MC77 (2x) dbx 160 vu (2x) dbx 160x API 2500 API 550A API 550B API 560 Retro Instruments 176 Retro Instruments Sta Level Empirical Labs Distressor EL8X (2x) Tube Tech CL1A (2x) Tube Tech PE1B (2x) Summit MPC-100A Audio Design F700 RS Audio Design F700X-N (2x) Barth Dynaset Standard Audio Level-Or (2x) Valley People dyna mite (2x) Thermionic Culture - The Phoenix Chandler Limited - Curve Bender Chandler Limited - TG1 Limiter Manley Stereo Variable Mu Helios 5011 (2x)

EFX

Roland Space Echo RE-201 Fulltone Tube Tape Echo Lexicon 224x Lexicon PCM 60 AMS DMX 15-80s Eventide DSP4000 Roland SDE 3000 Roland Dimension D (2x) Yamaha Rev7 EMT 240 Goldplate (2x) EMT 140 Steelplate (2x) Orban 111b spring reverb

Microphones Neumann

U47 (1x) second one on request M49 (1x) second one on request U67 (7x) U47 FET (3x) two more on request U87 (4x) U89 SM69 KM54a KM 83 KM 84 (4x) KMS85I KMS104 TLM 170 (3x)

Microphones Wagner

U47w

Microphones UPTON

ELAM 251, matched stereo pair

Microphones RCA

77DX, ribbon (2x) BK 5B, ribbon

Microphones AEA

R44C, ribbon R88 MKII, ribbon (2x) R84, ribbon

Microphones Coles

4038 matched pair, ribbon (4x)

Microphones Royer

R 121, ribbon (2x) four more on request

Microphones Reslo

Ribbon

Microphones AKG

C12 (on request) Tube C414 EB C451 EB (3x) C451 E D12 D112 (2x) C24

Microphones Soyuz

013 FET, MATCHED PAIR (4x)

Microphones Sennheiser

MD 441 (3x) MD 421 (4x) MD 421 U4 MD 21 (2x) MD409 604 (3x) 906 (2x)

Microphones AUDIX

D2 (2x) D4 (2x)

Microphones Kerwax

Melodium 42Bn

Microphones Beyer Dynamic

M380 M88 N M88TG M201TG

Microphones Altec

633A Salt shaker

Microphones Shure

SM 54 SM7 SM7B SM7DB SM 57 (10x) SM 58 (5x) SD 548 (2x) SB 518 SM 81 (2x) SM 82 SM 85 (5x) SM 91 Beta 87 (4x) Beta 52 55 S, vintage

Microphones Ramsa

Clip S5 (4x)

Microphones Brüel & Kjaer

4006 (2x) APE WA

Microphones DPA

4099 (2x)

Microphones Electro Voice

RE 20 DS 35 630

Microphones Crown

PZM31S (2x) PCC160 (2x) 3LVRB (3x) 12SP (2x)

Microphones Sonotronics

Halo

Microphones Yamaha

Subkick

Microphones Blue mic

The ball

Microphones Heil

PR30

Outboard D.I. / Tools

Audeze Headphone lcd-x A Design REDDI, Tube D.I. ACME Motown D.I. Radial JDV Radial Pro D2 (2x) Brown box 110V Brown box eurovolt Urei D.I. 315 (4) Susan Blue Secom SM1A (4) Radial Studio Guitar Interface System (4 Sets) Universal Audio OX

Keys & Synths

Steinway Grand Piano B 211 Bechstein Upright Piano Fender Rhodes with Cabinet Hammond B3 with Leslie 251 Wurlitzer 200A Fender Rhodes MKI Moog minimoog Model D Roland Juno 60 Mellotron 4000D Mini Korg SV-1 88 Yamaha DX-7 Synthesizer AKG MPK mini

Guitars

Fender Stratocaster, sunburst, original 1963 (on request) Fender Telecaster, blonde, original 1968 Fender Jazzmaster, sunburst, original 1963 (on request) Fender Coronado, 1967 Gibson Trini Lopez, cherry red, 1968 Gibson ES 175 with P90, original 1954 Gibson ES 335 1961, Murphy Lab Gibson SG Junior, original 1965 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop R6 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with Duncan Antiquity PAF`s Gibson Les Paul Custom 54 Reissue, 1972 Gibson les paul custom, black beauty 1976 Gibson Les Paul Junior, TV Yellow, original 1957 Gibson Firebird, natural, 1976 Gibson Hummingbird, sunburst, Custom Shop Gibson J45, original 1949 Gibson J50, original 1954 Gretsch 6128 Duo jet, original 1955 (on request) Gretsch 6120, original 1964 Martin D-18, 1965 Martin 1-17, 1932 Martin 000-28EC Harmony Meteor, original 1962 Harmony „Stella“ Acoustic, original 1960 Harmony Sovereign acoustic, original 1969 Silvertone „U2“, original 1959 Silvertone Stratotone, original 1964 Jerry Jones, shorthorn mod.3021, 1992 Jerry Jones, Baritone Nashguitars 1963 Relic Stratocaster with Van Zandt Pickups Eko ranger xii, original 1978 Framus Hollywood, original 1960 Duesenberg Starplayer TV black Danelectro 59dc 6 String Banjo Dobro Roundneck, original 1936 Republic Dobro Goldtone 6 String mandoline Harmony Mandoline, original 1936 Fender Precision Bass, original 1965 Fender Precision Bass, with Lollar Pickups Fender Mustang Bass, original 1969 Fender coronado bass II, original 1967 Hofner 500/3, original 1960 Aria Bass, original 1972 Grassroots Jaguar Bass

AMPS

Matchless DC30 Combo, first Serie Matchless Clubman 35 head, 4x10 cab Marshall Super bass with 4×12 Cab 1968 orig. Marshall bluesbreaker, combo, 1965 orig. Marshall jmp 2203 Metro JTM 45 with 2×12 Warehouse Speakers Diezel VH4S, blueface, very rare Bogner Ecstacy head, 4x12 cab Vox/Jmi AC30 ST head, 1963 Vox/Jmi AC30 combo, 1964 Vox AC 30 cc2 Bludotone, Bludo drive Lazy J20, Tweed Fender Tweed Princeton, 1949 Orig. Fender Tweed Champ, 1958 orig. Fender tweed 5e3 deluxe, 1959 orig. Fender Tweed Princeton, 1960 orig. Fender Tweed Bassman, 1959 orig. Fender Vibroverb 6g16, brownface, 1963 orig. Fender Deluxe, brownface 1962 orig. Fender Bassman, blackface, cream, 1961 with 2x12 cab Fender Bandmaster, blackface 1964 with 2x12 Cab Fender Super Reverb, blackface 1966 orig. Fender Super Reverb, silverface Fender Deluxe Reverb, blackface 1966 Fender Princeton Reverb, blackface 1965 orig. Fender Twin Reverb, silverface Fender Hotrod deVILLE Fender Tube reverb tank Silvertone 1482 TAD Champ tweed Ampeg B-15, 1965 orig. Mesa Boogie MKII Combo London City 100 Head Marshall, red vintage 4x12 Cab Randall XL 4×12 Cab

Guitar EFX

Basic Audio Scarab Deluxe Fuzz King Tone Duellist King Tone Mini Fuzz King Tone Octaland British Pedal Company Zonk Vemuram Jan Ray Vemuram Myriad Lovepedal Tchula ZVEX Fuzz Factory Fulltone Fulldrive 2 Fulltone Tube Tape Echo JHS Ryan Adams Wampler Ego Comp Analog Man Sun Face Fuzz Analog Man King of Tone Dunlop fuzz face Marshall Blues Breaker, vintage Electro Harmonix Big Muff Russian Electro Harmonix Big Muff, Vintage Electro Harmonix Memory Man Electro Harmonix POG 2 Electro Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb Trex Replica Roger Mayer Vodoo Vibe Strymon Flint RMC 3 Wah Vox Wah Cry Baby Wah Line 6 MM 4 Ibanez TS9 (TS 808 mod) Ibanez Smash Box Ibanez Lofi

Drums

Craviotto Maple Set, incl. Snares (22/13/16) Ludwig Set, original 1967, champagne sparkle (22/13/16) Ludwig Set, Classic Maple rosemarine pearl, incl. Snare (22/13/16) (on request) WFL, original 1947, black oyster, incl. Snare (24/13/16) Brady Set, (22/12/16) (on request) Ludwig, Kick 22" close, 1964 Slingerland, Kick 26" GMS, USA CUSTOM Kick 18"

Snares

14x4.5 Craviotto Maple 14x6.5 Craviotto Walnut 14×5.5 LUDWIG ACROLITE, 1965 14×6.5 LUDWIG BLACK BEAUTY 14×6.5 SLINGERLAND, RADIOKING, 1950 14x7 A&F Whisky Maple 15 x 6.5 WFL 50s SNARE 10×4 Pearl Maple Snare 10x6 Toy Snare 12×4 Pearl Maple Snare 13×4 Pearl Mahogany Snare 14×5.5 Pearl Brass Snare 14×3.5 Pearl Free Floating Snare 14×4 Ludwig Maple Snare 14×6.5 Old Ludwig 1940 Snare 14×5 PEARL CHROME OVER BRASS SNARE 14×6 YAMAHA ANTON FIG SNARE 14x3.5 Yamaha David Garibaldi 14×6.5 PEARL ALL MAPLE Roland TR-808
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PRODUCER

The in-house producers behind the sound — click for details

Cyrill Camenzind

Cyrill Camenzind

Guitarist / Producer

Massimo Buonanno

Massimo Buonanno

Drummer / Producer

Patrik Majer

Patrik Majer

Producer — Studio E

Dave Hofmann

Dave Hofmann

Producer — Studio F

Stee Gfeller

Stee Gfeller

Producer / Artist

Urs Wiesendanger

Urs Wiesendanger

Producer / Composer

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CLIENTS

Backstreet Boys Lady Gaga Lenny Kravitz Prince Cory Henry Snoop Dogg Gotthard Wu-Tang Clan Yello Europe Silbermond Joss Stone Tori Kelly Gregor Meyle Stefanie Heinzmann Bligg
Dabu Fantastic Gianna Nannini Udo Jürgens Patent Ochsner Züri West Stress Andreas Vollenweider Stephan Eicher Tucker Wetmore Bloodhound Gang Shirin David Shania Twain Nemo Baschi Jan Seven Dettwyler

Client List — A to Z

AVA Adrian Stern Adrian Weyermann Amtsbladt Andreas Neresheimer Andreas Vollenweider Ariel Posen Art on ice B-Real BILL Back to Earth Backstreet Boys Baebimusic Baschi BeeGees Betty Legler Bibi Vaplan Big Zis Billy Cobham Birgitta Biland Bligg Bloodhound Gang Blue China Bo Katzman Bon Jovi Boys on pills Brink Man Ship Bump Liz Buster Williams CH Cardinal Black Carmen Fenk Casey crosby Central Services Che & Ray Chiara Castelli China Chris de Burgh Clannad Coal Coolio Cory Henry Crank Cyrano Cyrill Camenzind Da signs and the opposit Dabu Fantastic Dado Moroni Daniel Humair Daniela Lorenz Daniela Sarda Danü Sigrist Dechen Shak Dagsay Dee Day Dub Demrick Die Türen Divertimento Dodo Hug Domi Chansorn Doris Ackermann Double Désirée Dell'Amore Early Call East of Eli Ellis Mano Band Emel Eric Lee Europe Fatal Flowers Florian Ast Franco Ambrosetti Freda Goodlett Funky Brotherhood Galaxus Gianluca Ambrosetti Gianna Nannini Gilboa Gino Todesco Giorgio Moroder Golä Gotthard Greg Greg Osby Gregor Meyle Guillermo Sohrya Habegger Hanery Amman Harald Haerter Harry Sokal Hecht Heidi Happy Helge Van Dyk Hilaria Kramer I Salonisti Isolis Jael James Gruntz Janet Martin Band Jessy Weaver Jim Duncombe Jimmy and the rackets Jo Elle Joel Ray Johnny Thompson Singer Jojo Mayer Joshua Panda Joss Stone Journeys Judy Birdland Kalabrese Kandlbauer Kayaan Keane Keep Cool Keiser Twins Keith Jarrett Kent Stetler Kirk Fletcher Klaus Lage Klubkran Knackeboul Kurt Baebi Kurt Weil Kutti MC Lady Gaga Lady Smith Black Mambazo Lapcat Lea Lu Lee Scratch Perry Leme Lenny Kravitz Linard Bardill Linda Elys Little Bastard Liv Summer Lockstoff Loco Escrito Lovebugs Lucky Tiger Records Maja Brunner Marc Amacher Marc Broussard Marc Storace Marc Sway Marco Rima Margie Evans Maria Guleghina Mario Pacchioli Martin Pearson Marygold Mave Max Lässer Mañana Mediakom Produktions Michael Mittermeier Michael von der Heide Naomi Lareine Nazareth Nemo Nina Corti OZ Oesch's die Dritten Offbeat Jazz4tet Onetwothree Palko Musiki Pascal G Pat Burgener Patent Ochsner Pepe Lienhard Pete Penicka Peter Reber Phebus Phil Dankner Philipp Fankhauser Phon Roll Piero Esteriore Plan B Plüsch Pola Polo Hofer Preen Prince Rad Radio SRF Ragazzi Rams Randy Newman Ray Parker JR. Redwood Reto Burrell Ritschi Roland Zoss Rolf Stauffacher SRF SUISA Saga Sens Unik Sergio Fertitta Serial Killers Seven Shania Twain Shirin David Silbermond Sina Sing meinen Song Schweiz Skor Skylar Grey Snoop Doog Span Stefanie Heinzmann Step Stephan Eicher Stop the Shoppers Strangeways Stress Subsonic TJ Tanja Dankner Terri Lyne Carrington The Amida Bourbon Project The Fires The Formers The Four Windows The Fugees The Weyers Tommy Henriksen Toni Vescoli Tonic Strings Tonio Tori Kelly Trio Tucker Wetmore Tudor Recording UBS Udo Jürgens Urs Wiesendanger Valentino Vivace Vienna Art Orchestra Viteka Music Vivian Voicsing Popchor Walter Schneider Walter Wolfman Washington Welttheater Werner Widmer-Blues Max Who's the Bossa Wu-Tang Clan Xzibit Yello Yvonne Moore Zitral Züri West

40+ YEARS OF LEGENDARY RECORDINGS

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THE TEAM

The people behind the sound

Cyrill Camenzind

Cyrill Camenzind

CEO/Studio Manager.Producer

Stephi Feller

Stephi Feller

Events.Marketing.Booking

Reto Muggli

Reto Muggli

Chief Engineer

Romario Antonilli

Romario Antonilli

Assistent Engineer

Tinka Lleshdedaj

Tinka Lleshdedaj

Assistant Engineer

Anna Schmid

Anna Schmid

Freelancer

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POWERPLAY ACADEMY

Our renowned international studio has a long history of working with some of the biggest names in music. But we’re not just for the stars, our doors are open to everyone! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your music to the next level, we’re here to help you shine. We offer affordable studio spaces tailored to different budgets, giving newcomers access to professional-quality sound without breaking the bank. You can also develop your production skills through personalized learning sessions with our chief engineer and connect with other newcomer artists and industry professionals at our exclusive newcomer events. Just give us a call or send us an email!

Free Studiotour
Affordable Studio Spaces
Learning Sessions with our Chief Engineer
Powerplay Newcomer Events
2-year Internship
Workshops

Partner

Helvetia rockt Changeover Band X Ost Swiss Live Talents / Muma
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WORKSHOPS

Backline & Studio Microphone Techniques 10.04.27

Backline & Studio Microphone Techniques 10.04.27

Hands-on workshop focusing on backline and studio microphone techniques.

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Vocal Production & Songwriting 17.10.26

Vocal Production & Songwriting 17.10.26

In this workshop, you will gain a comprehensive insight into the creative process of modern vocal production—from the initial song idea to a compelling vocal performance.

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Beatmaking & Song Production 14.11.26

Beatmaking & Song Production 14.11.26

In this exclusive workshop, 10am offers an inside look at the creative process behind modern hip-hop and rap production — from the first beat idea to the finished track.

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Address

Fällandenstrasse 20
CH-8124 Maur–ZH, Switzerland

Phone +41 44 980 15 21

If you can't reach us we are in a session — just send us an email.

Hours

Mon–Sunday