More than just walls: 40 years of high-end production
In the heart of Lucerne: The Dolby Atmos control room at Soundville Media Studios provides the technical foundation for ORISONO's international film projects.
Soundville Media Studios is more than just a name on a mailbox. For over forty years, it has been the premier destination for high-end audio and film production in Central Switzerland. With a vast 80-square-meter film studio, dedicated Foley rooms, and one of Switzerland's few Dolby Atmos-certified mixing studios, they offer an infrastructure typically found only in major international centers. Names like Netflix, Warner Bros, and SRF have relied on this quality for years. It is a place where technology does not disrupt, but rather invisibly serves, allowing art to take center stage.
Sound of the future: Dolby Atmos live in Lucerne
What makes Soundville Media Studios so special is the perfect symbiosis of a central location and highly specialized technology. At its heart is the film studio, spanning over 80 square meters. This versatile space offers enough room for complex sets, green screen shoots, or large band productions. But the true magic unfolds in the details of the equipment. The studios feature several high-caliber recording rooms: "Studio A" is a premium acoustically engineered space, designed for sonically rich recordings of entire bands or detailed Foley work, where every step and rustle is perfectly captured. "Studio B" serves as a highly isolated room for precise voice recordings, synchronizations, or as an ISO-Booth, where absolute silence reigns.
However, only post-production transforms good recordings into a masterpiece. Here, Soundville Media Studios sets standards often found only in major international metropolises. A highlight is the "Studio A Control Room," a control room certified for Dolby Atmos. This object-based sound format allows sound designers to place sounds three-dimensionally in space – an experience that makes the cinema of the future possible today in Lucerne. Alexander Stratigenas of ORISONO, himself an experienced Supervising Sound Editor, played a significant role in developing this studio into one of the best of its kind in Switzerland.
The cinema feeling in the studio: When picture and sound come together in perfect harmony
In addition to sound, the studio also offers first-class conditions for picture. The "Postproduction 1" editing suite provides a true cinematic experience directly in the studio: equipped with a professional projector, a large screen, and a precise surround sound system. Here, directors and editors can review their works exactly as the audience will later experience them in the cinema. This combination of high-resolution image viewing and reference-quality sound makes the studios a magnet for clients such as Netflix, Warner Bros, SRF, and UBS, who have been relying on this quality for decades.
ORISONO has nestled itself precisely in this technological powerhouse. Alexander Stratigenas' and Timothy Ross's production company utilizes this infrastructure to realize their visions. Proximity to technology is not a luxury for them, but a fundamental working principle. When ORISONO works on a new project for cinema or an international brand, the paths are short: from creative brainstorming in the office to the final Dolby Atmos mix in the adjacent room. Projects such as "Sew Torn," which screened at the Locarno Film Festival, demonstrate how this direct connection between creative production and technical excellence leads to world-class results.
A Commitment to Quality: Lucerne as a Tech Hub
The film industry in Lucerne benefits enormously from this concentration of expertise. In the heart of the city, accessible yet shielded from noise, Grimselweg 5 offers a space where technology serves invisibly, allowing art to shine. For filmmakers, this means they no longer have to travel to Zurich or abroad to find high-end post-production. Everything a producer's heart desires – from large film sets to isolated voice booths and certified Atmos mixing suites – is united here.
The Soundville Media Studios are more than just a building; they are a promise of quality. They demonstrate that Lucerne is not just a picturesque backdrop, but a technologically leading production location. In an era where content must be produced faster than ever, time for perfection remains here. Here, in the heart of Lucerne, the sound for global cinema is set.
