Pachyderm Recording Studio

Pachyderm Recording Studio The Midwest premier residential studio. Pachyderm Recording Studio has been home to many local and national bands over the years.

John Kuker purchased the studio in 2011 and spent 4 years renovating the home and studio to its former glory. At its' peak, Pachyderm was home to bands such as Nirvana, Soul Asylum, Jayhawks, Trampled by Turtles, and many many more. Extensive rennovations have been completed to the studio and grounds. We invite anyone who would like to record there to contact us via email [email protected]

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John passed away in 2015, just before the big unveiling of all of his hard work of this studio. John's family now owns and operates the studio with help from John's longtime friend Nick Tveitbakk, who is the Studio Manager.

One of the first things you'll see when you enter our artist residence is our icon red sofa. Not only is it a great plac...
05/27/2026

One of the first things you'll see when you enter our artist residence is our icon red sofa. Not only is it a great place to relax and enjoy the views outside, but a great photo spot as well!

Our 1964 Fender Precision Bass hasn't been inside a case for decades. Not joking. It's always out in the studio, ready f...
05/23/2026

Our 1964 Fender Precision Bass hasn't been inside a case for decades. Not joking. It's always out in the studio, ready for whenever anyone needs a solid, classic sounding bass. We keep the old strings on it to preserve that "thumpy" sound, and it's a guaranteed great bass for any kind of record. Try it out the next time you're in the studio!

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Our API discrete console is the center piece of Studio A’s control room. Every artist in the studio’s recent history has...
05/20/2026

Our API discrete console is the center piece of Studio A’s control room. Every artist in the studio’s recent history has created their records on this console, making it both a creative landmark and a trusted tool that has shaped the sound of countless sessions.

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A few shots of in the studio last month. Always a pleasure to have them in!📸
05/14/2026

A few shots of in the studio last month. Always a pleasure to have them in!

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Meet Nils, one of our in-house engineers!You might’ve seen him assisting Nick during sessions, and his positive attitude...
05/12/2026

Meet Nils, one of our in-house engineers!

You might’ve seen him assisting Nick during sessions, and his positive attitude and growing knowledge have become such a great asset to both our team and the artists we work with. He’s always paying attention to the details, making sure everything runs smoothly and helping create a relaxed, welcoming environment in the studio.

A glimpse into Nirvana’s time at Pachyderm while recording In Utero. The studio was surrounded by snow during the sessio...
05/10/2026

A glimpse into Nirvana’s time at Pachyderm while recording In Utero. The studio was surrounded by snow during the sessions, creating a retreat for the band to get away from it all and create one of their most defining records.

Photos courtesy of the Nirvana In Utero 20th Anniversary Boxset

When you come to record, our beautiful outdoor areas are for you to explore and enjoy!📸
05/06/2026

When you come to record, our beautiful outdoor areas are for you to explore and enjoy!

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05/04/2026

Our RFT CM 7151, modified with an external power supply for studio use!

Finn Wolfhard new album, Fire From The Hip, is out July 10th. Having and his team in the studio to record this album wa...
05/03/2026

Finn Wolfhard new album, Fire From The Hip, is out July 10th. Having and his team in the studio to record this album was nothing short of legendary, and we’re truly honored they chose our studio to bring it to life!

Looking to record to tapes? We’ve got you covered. We’ll get the tape and machines calibrated and ready, you just focus ...
04/28/2026

Looking to record to tapes? We’ve got you covered. We’ll get the tape and machines calibrated and ready, you just focus on the music!

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7840 Cty 17 Boulevard
Cannon Falls, MN
55009

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