Welcome to Tilehouse
Tilehouse Studios is a unique vintage recording studio originally built for Mike Oldfield in 1980. Located on the edge of West London in the countryside, we focus on creating amazing recordings in a peaceful, laid-back environment.
Tilehouse Studios is the perfect creative retreat, where you can get away from the bright lights and stress of the city without having to travel for hours. Accommodation is available and we encourage artists to stay to enjoy the peaceful countryside surroundings and focus on music-making.
Authentic Analogue
We specialise in analogue tape recording and have a fantastic selection of vintage equipment and instruments as well as offering digital recording to capture the organic depth and harmonic richness that only real analogue equipment can provide. From tracking on 2-inch 16-track magnetic tape to mixing through our awesome console and outboard gear, our studio is engineered to preserve the raw character and warmth of your sound.
Equipment
Studer 189 Vintage Analogue Console
A legendary 1970s Class A Swiss engineered discrete console offering a classic European sound. 18 channels of pure transformer-balanced warmth for tracking and mixing.
Keys & Backline
A player's dream backline. Featuring an original fully restored Mellotron m400, a classic Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes piano, Yamaha upright piano and more.
Studer A800 16-Track
2-inch Tape Machine
The gold standard for multi-track analogue recording. Capturing the natural harmonic saturation and glue unique to magnetic recording tape.
Vintage Gear
A hand-selected backline of vintage drums, amplifiers and instruments from Gretsch, Ludwig, Paiste, Zildjian, Selmer, Fender, WEM, Roland, Marshall and many more...
Studer A80 1/4" & Revox A77 Tape Machines
2-track tape machines for pure analogue recordings and mixes, plus tape FX.
Microphones
A meticulously curated locker of premium vintage and modern microphones, including classic ribbons, tube condensers, and dynamic workhorses to capture any source perfectly.
A Legacy of Sound
Designed in 1979 for Mike Oldfield by renowned acoustician Eddie Veale, Tilehouse is a purpose-built recording haven just 25 minutes from Central London. From the highly reflective tiled Live Room to our dedicated Dead Room and ambient stairwell, the space is engineered to capture everything from tight, dry takes to big, Zeppelin-esque drum sounds.
Engineered by Experience
Tilehouse Studios is run by seasoned producer and engineer Luke Oldfield who has worked with a wide range of artists including: Say She She, Blossoms, The Wytches, Dhani Harrison, Shawn Lee, Graham Coxon, Nick Mason, Jools Holland, Anoushka Shankar, Rita Wilson, Ian Paice, Metronomy, The Undertones, Uncle Acid, and many more. Luke combines a world-class vintage signal path with a relaxed, creative atmosphere. Whether tracking entirely to 16-track tape or utilizing our Pro Tools HD rig, the focus is always on capturing your most authentic performance.
Reviews
"This is the dream studio. I could have gone to see Steve Albini but I preferred to work with Luke Oldfield; he is a master of both analog and digital music production. I spent 5 days with him, it was both fun and productive, he was really creative with the sound, and improved the songs a lot. It was an amazing time and a fantastic collaboration. Thanks a lot Luke!"
"Amazing diamond of a studio! Professional analogue and digital equipment. Luke was on point as you would expect from one of the best sound engineers, and we had a great time at Tilehouse Studios."
"Such a fantastic recording studio with incredible equipment, nature & beauty all around & the wonderful Luke who seamlessly carries you through to completion"
"I highly recommend Tilehouse Studios where there is a treasure trove of vintage and modern equipment. The studio is set in beautiful surroundings with natural daylight streaming through the windows. Luke Oldfield is incredibly talented and delightful to work with. We couldn't be happier with our album, thank you!"
Getting Here
Getting Here
Situated in picturesque Buckinghamshire countryside in an old tiled farmhouse in Denham, on Tilehouse Lane. We are just a 25-minute train ride from Central London, making us easily accessible while feeling worlds away from the city.
Stay Over
We offer an exclusive apartment for artists, plus there is a hotel literally across the road and lots of B&B options nearby. Let us know when booking, and we can help arrange the best room rates for your session.
Book A Session
Ready to record? Get in touch to discuss your project, rates, and availability.
Contact Us
Inquire about session rates, analogue tape transfers, or our vintage equipment list.
Tilehouse Studios
Tilehouse Lane
Denham, Bucks
UB9 5DG, United Kingdom