A spacious, state-of-the-art recording studio live room in Des Moines, captured in photographic realism. The focus is a gleaming cherry-wood grand piano and a pair of high-end condenser microphones on matte black stands, arranged neatly on a floating hardwood floor with subtle grain. Around the room, acoustic panels in charcoal and slate gray line the walls, with bass traps in the corners. Soft, warm overhead LED panels and hidden wall sconces cast even, diffused light, creating gentle reflections on instrument surfaces and faint shadows on the floor. Shot from an eye-level, wide-angle perspective with sharp focus throughout, the composition emphasizes roominess, clarity, and professional order, conveying a calm, high-end, ready-for-session atmosphere.

Waveform Music Recording Studio

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Roomy Des Moines studio for professional, polished sound

Services

Percussionist playing his 5-piece drum kit in the large drum space built for expression and controlled mic bleed.

Music

From $70/hr

Track, overdub, and mix singles or full albums in a spacious live room designed for bands, solo artists, and ensembles.

Audiobook author seated with an digital script and a large diaphragm condenser mic, recording for Penguin Random House, ONE Audiobooks, and others.

Audiobooks & Voiceover

Varies

Capture clear, intimate narration for audiobooks and commercials with pro microphones, isolation, and direction tailored to your voice and script.

Interviewee and engineer completing a remote interview, patching in WNYC Studios, Crooked Media, and others.

Interviews

Varies

Record podcasts or remote interviews with reliable multi-mic setups, call-in recording, monitoring, and engineer support to keep conversations smooth.

Perspective view of the control room, featuring the Sound Workshop Series 34 console, mastering rack of vintage stereo compressors, and insight into the live room and isolation booth.

Studio

Waveform Music is a professional, multi-room recording studio in Des Moines, Iowa, built for musicians, authors, and creators who need dependable sound quality, comfortable sessions, and clear guidance from an experienced engineer.

Meet us
Bass player recording in the Live room at Waveform Music.
Gospel vocalist singing overdubs for her new single release.
Pianist standing near the restored 1922 Baldwin Model C grand piano.
Exterior of the newly remodeled Mainframe Studios in Des Moines, where Waveform Music resides on the top floor.

Reviews

Jerry Emerson

Bob was very patient and helped me record three songs for my wedding. He offered helpful suggestions and explained everything as we went. The finished product was awesome and totally surprised my bride!

Gloria Corbin

My voiceover session was such a great experience! This was my first time creating a demo reel. Thank you for your guidance and support.

Blog

Updates on sessions, gear, and recording tips from Bob.

Visit us

900 Keosauqua Way

Suite 417

Des Moines, Iowa

Hours

Mon–Fri 9am–4pm by appointment

Evenings/weekends arranged in advance

Email

bob.fitch@waveformmusic.com