What Galaxy Studios does

Galaxy Studios is a privately held Belgian media production and recording studio complex founded in 1983 by Wilfried Van Baelen in Mol, Belgium, and operated under the parent entity Galaxy World BV. The company runs 15 high-end studio spaces including the flagship Galaxy Hall (a 330 m² orchestral recording space accommodating up to 80 musicians), the API Vision control room (the world's first studio built for surround sound mixing), the Neve 88D room (the world's first studio purpose-built for immersive music production), and the Avid Room (the first studio built for immersive sound in cinema, originally with the AuroMax 20.1 system that fed into the SMPTE standard). Studios 1 and 3 plus a 55 m² Mastering Suite complete the core production footprint, supported by a unique "interactive" studio model in which any recording or mix room can be combined without acoustic compromise. Underlying technology centres on proprietary immersive audio formats: Auro-3D (the immersive audio format invented by Van Baelen and now implemented across cinema, music, gaming, automotive, and consumer electronics), the Auro-Codec, and world-class acoustic isolation engineering achieving up to 100.7 dB separation between rooms with a 14 dB background noise floor.

Galaxy Studios monetises primarily through quote-based studio rental and project fees for music recording, film and game scoring, audio post-production, and mastering across Stereo, 5.1/7.1 Surround, and immersive formats (Auro-3D and Dolby Atmos up to 9.1.6). A secondary revenue stream comes from two education programmes — the Galaxy Scoring Academy (€750 online, €1,200 on-site, €1,750 combined) and the Galaxy Immersive Academy (€1,400 on-site) — delivered in partnership with Musicube Academy and serving as both revenue and customer pipeline. Customers are predominantly enterprise-tier: major artists (Hans Zimmer, Kendrick Lamar, Rammstein, Queen, Lauryn Hill, Mary J. Blige, Scorpions, Armin van Buuren), composers (Hooverphonic, Helmut Lotti, Dirk Brossé), and film/TV productions (George Lucas's Red Tails as the first Auro-3D feature, Netflix's The Sympathizer). The company distributes through direct enterprise sales via website contact form, phone, and email, with educational programmes promoted as mid-funnel events that build relationships with emerging composers and engineers.

Name

Galaxy Studios

Legal name

Galaxy World BV

Website

https://galaxystudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Galaxy Studios is a Belgium-based, privately held world-class recording studio complex founded in 1983, offering recording, mixing, mastering, film scoring, and immersive audio production across 15 studios, serving major artists, composers, and film/TV production companies globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recording Studio Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Music recording services
• Film scoring services
• Audio mastering services
• Immersive audio production
• Orchestral recording facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Mol

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Studio Recording Services: Core revenue from recording studio rentals for music production, film scoring, audio post-production, and mastering. Services include recording, mixing, mastering in stereo and immersive formats (Auro-3D, Dolby Atmos).
2. Education Programs: Revenue from Galaxy Scoring Academy and Immersive Academy educational programs. Online and in-person courses teaching hybrid music production and immersive audio techniques.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Galaxy Studios is a world-class recording studio complex located in Mol, Belgium, providing music recording, mixing, mastering, film/TV scoring and audio post-production services across multiple specialized rooms (Galaxy Hall, Neve 88D control room, API Vision control room, Avid Room, Studio 1, Studio 3, and a dedicated Mastering Suite). The studio also operates professional education programs (Galaxy Scoring Academy and Galaxy Immersive Academy) and is the inventor of the Auro-3D immersive audio format.

Product overview

Galaxy Studios operates as a world-class recording studio complex offering a comprehensive suite of recording, mixing, mastering, and post-production services. The core offering consists of seven distinct studio spaces: Galaxy Hall (flagship orchestral recording hall), API Vision (first surround sound studio), Neve 88D (first immersive music production studio), Avid Room (first immersive movie studio), Mastering Suite, Studio 3 (cozy recording room), and Studio 1 (quietest recording studio on the planet). All rooms are built with world-class acoustics and can be combined as part of Galaxy's unique interactive studio concept. The company also offers two educational programs: the Galaxy Scoring Academy for hybrid music production and the Galaxy Immersive Academy for immersive audio training. Additional amenities include the Immersive Procella Lounge, Galaxy Gardens, Galaxy Bars, and over 200 parking spaces. Founded in 1983, Galaxy Studios is the birthplace of Auro-3D and home of Immersive Sound innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Galaxy Movies: A related website for movie-related content and services.
• Galaxy Experiences
• Galaxy Scoring Academy
• Galaxy Immersive Academy
• AuroMasters

Products and services

• Galaxy Hall Recording Studio A flagship large-format recording hall with custom acoustic isolation, designed for orchestral and large-ensemble sessions, used by premium international artists and film composers.
• Neve 88D Control Room A control room centered on the Neve 88D analog mixing console for music recording and mixing projects.
• API Vision Control Room A control room built around the API Vision mixing console for music production and recording work.
• Avid Room (with AuroMax 20.1) An Avid-equipped control room featuring the AuroMax 20.1 immersive mixing configuration for cinematic and immersive audio post-production.
• Studio 1 A dedicated recording room within the Galaxy Studios complex.
• Studio 3 A dedicated recording room within the Galaxy Studios complex.
• Mastering Suite A dedicated mastering room with an analog and digital processing chain for final music mastering projects.
• Galaxy Scoring Academy A professional training program for composers covering orchestral scoring techniques, delivered at Galaxy Studios by industry faculty.
• Galaxy Immersive Academy (AuroMasters) A professional training program for audio engineers, producers, and sound designers focused on the Auro-3D immersive audio format.
• Music Production Services End-to-end music production services spanning recording, mixing, and mastering across the studio's rooms.
• Scoring & Soundtrack Services Dedicated film, TV, and game scoring services, including orchestral recording for soundtracks.
• Audio & Image Post-Production Services Audio and image post-production services for film, TV, and gaming, including AuroMax 20.1 immersive mixing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100.7dB acoustic separation between recording spaces
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Musicube AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Galaxy Scoring Academy educational program. Musicube Academy provides online course delivery and curriculum development for hybrid music production education. The collaboration combines Galaxy Studios' world-class facilities and expertise with Musicube's educational platform.
• Galaxy Symphonic OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house orchestral ensemble for film scoring sessions. Works with Neve 88D control room for orchestral scoring for films and games in immersive formats.
• AuroMasterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStreaming platform led by Wilfried Van Baelen - the first streaming platform dedicated to Immersive Music, delivering true lossless, studio-grade Hi-Res immersive audio (up to 192 kHz / 24-bit) directly to consumers worldwide. AVID Room serves as the mastering suite for AuroMasters.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Studio La Fabrique: French world-class recording studio renowned for acoustic excellence and orchestral recording. Comparable premium positioning serving European film scoring and high-end music production clients.
• Lindberg Lyd: Norway-based surround and immersive audio specialist with 50+ Grammy nominations led by Morten Lindberg. Directly comparable focus on immersive sound recording, mastering, and Grammy-winning craft categories — and explicitly named as a Galaxy Studios collaborator.
• EastWest Studios: Premier Hollywood recording studio complex known for vintage equipment, premium acoustics, and high-profile recording sessions. Comparable in facility quality, multi-studio setup, and tier-one artist clientele.
• Capitol Studios: Iconic multi-room recording complex in Hollywood with world-class acoustic design and a premium client roster. Closely comparable in scale, prestige positioning, and target customer base (top artists and film composers).
• AIR Studios: George Martin's legendary London orchestral recording studio at Lyndhurst Hall. Directly comparable for orchestral scoring, film soundtracks, and immersive audio mixing for top-tier European productions.
• Wisseloord Studios: Historic Dutch recording studio in Hilversum with premium acoustic design and a strong European film/music client base. Closest geographic peer in the Benelux/Nordic region.
• Real World Studios: Peter Gabriel's world-class multi-room recording complex in Box, UK. Directly comparable in being a founder-led, iconically branded studio complex with strong reputation for both music production and immersive/surround audio.
• Abbey Road Studios: Iconic London recording studio owned by Universal Music Group, with world-class acoustic facilities and a similar roster of A-list music and film clients. Direct competitor for premium orchestral, surround, and immersive audio projects in Europe.
• Blackbird Studio: John and Martina McBride's world-class Nashville studio complex with multiple premium rooms. Comparable multi-room premium facility serving top-tier artists across genres.

Broad incumbents

• Dolby Laboratories: Major immersive audio technology company whose Dolby Atmos format competes directly with Auro-3D across cinema, music, gaming, and consumer electronics. Broad incumbent shaping the standards ecosystem in which Galaxy Studios operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/galaxystudiosbe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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