What Coupe Studios does

Coupe Studios is a full-service audio production company headquartered in a six-studio, Walters & Storyk-designed facility in Boulder, Colorado. Founded by Scott Roche in 1985 and led today by partners Eric Singer and Aaron Lasko, the company employs approximately 15 full-time audio professionals with an average tenure exceeding 15 years. Its service portfolio spans original music composition, sound design and foley, voice-over casting and recording, ADR, music supervision, 5.1/immersive surround mixing, sonic branding, podcast production, VR/interactive audio, foreign language production, and band recording. Notable clients include Google, Jarritos, Sesame Street, Patagonia (via Sweetgrass Productions), Steamboat Resort, and healthcare and government entities.

The technical foundation is built around an SSL AWS 900+ mixing console, Pro Tools HDX/HD Accel systems, Logic Pro X, and extensive analog and digital outboard gear across Studios A through K plus a 60-seat cinema screening room. Remote recording infrastructure (Telos Zephyr ISDN, Source Connect, ipDTL bridging) extends the facility's reach globally. The company has built a music catalog of thousands of licensable tracks from in-house composers and partner artists, with Grammy- and Emmy-recognized creative leadership (Kip Kuepper, Grammy nomination; Quantum Frontiers Podcast, Emmy Award).

Coupe's business model is predominantly project-based professional services billing, supplemented by music catalog licensing royalties. Pricing is quoted per project based on scope, duration, talent, and complexity rather than standardized tiers. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales targeting major brands, advertising agencies, and film/TV studios via direct relationships, agency partnerships (Fortnight Collective, Lumenati, Brand Revolution, Sweetgrass/Sturge Film, Maximum Flavor Media), and event-driven presence (VO Atlanta, Tribeca Film Festival, regional film commissions). Customer segments are diversified horizontally across film/video, TV/broadcast advertising, radio, sonic branding, branded podcasts, and independent musicians, with no single segment dominating revenue.

Name

Coupe Studios

Legal name

Coupe Studios

Website

https://coupestudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coupe Studios is a Boulder, Colorado-based full-service audio production company operating from a six-studio Walters & Storyk-designed facility. Its team of ~15 audio professionals serves major brands (Google, Jarritos, Sesame Street), advertising agencies, and film/TV studios with original music composition, sound design, voice-over casting, and post-production services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Music Producers & Production Teams (MPAIAHAB), Dubbing & Voiceover Production (Casting, Recording, Lip-Sync) (MPAHAFAB)

Keywords

• Audio post-production
• Original music composition
• Sound design foley
• Voice-over casting
• Sonic branding

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulder

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Original Music Composition: Custom music scoring and composition for commercials, films, TV, branded content. Project-based pricing varying by scope and production complexity.
2. Sound Design and Audio Post Production: Sound design, foley, dialogue replacement (ADR), mixing and sweetening services for film, TV, and advertising.
3. VO Talent Casting and Recording: Full-service voice-over casting with access to global talent via ISDN/Source Connect. Handles both union (SAG-AFTRA) and non-union talent.
4. Music Licensing and Supervision: Licensing existing music for sync use, music search services, and music supervision for film/TV/advertising projects.
5. Podcast Production: End-to-end podcast production including recording, editing, sound design, and distribution support.
6. Music Catalog Licensing: Pre-existing music tracks available for one-stop licensing and customization. Thousands of tracks from in-house composers and artist partners.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coupe Studios is a full-service audio production company operating a seven-room Walters & Storyk-designed facility in Boulder, Colorado, with about 15 on-site audio professionals. It delivers original music composition, sound design and foley, voice-over talent casting and recording, music licensing and supervision, 5.1/immersive mixing, ADR, VR/interactive audio, sonic branding, podcast production, biophilic sound design, and band recording for brands, agencies, film and TV studios, and independent musicians.

Product overview

Coupe Studios is a full-service audio production company operating from a six-studio Walters & Storyk-designed facility in Boulder, Colorado. The company offers a comprehensive suite of audio services organized around three pillars: (1) original music composition using full-time on-site composers; (2) voice-over production including casting, demo recording, and ADR; and (3) sound design and post-production. Core services span television and radio advertising, film/video post-production, 5.1/immersive surround mixing, VR/interactive audio, podcasting, music licensing/supervision, foreign language production, and band recording. The facility includes seven recording studios (Studios A through K), a 60-seat cinema screening room, and specialized spaces for Foley and immersive mixing. Additional offerings include Sonic Branding for brand audio identity development, Biophilic Sound Design for environmental soundscapes, and an extensive music catalog of thousands of licensable tracks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Television Production Broadcast, cable, and satellite commercial production with global reach, leveraging ISDN technology for remote voice talent access for national and international brands.
• Radio Production Theatrical radio production including copywriting, talent casting, music composition, foreign language localization, VO recording, sound design, and mixing for national and international brands.
• Film / Video Post-Production Full-range film post-production from Academy Award-winning features to independent projects, covering scoring, voice-casting, sweetening, and mixing in 5.1 surround and Dolby E.
• Original Music Composition Custom music composition for advertising and film by full-time on-site composers, ranging from three-second mnemonics to long-form orchestral scores, with access to session musicians.
• Sound Design / Foley Custom sound design and foley services using a specialized foley studio and a library of millions of field recordings for documentary, commercial, and branded content.
• VO Talent Casting Full-time in-house casting director providing hand-picked union (SAG-AFTRA) and non-union voice talent from around the world via ISDN and Source Connect.
• Music Licensing / Supervision Music licensing and supervision for sync and master rights, library music search, and custom arrangement of existing tracks to achieve a bespoke feel at library-track pricing.
• 5.1 / Immersive Mixing Surround sound mixing in 5.1 and Dolby E for filmmakers and advertising agencies, with credits including Academy Award-winning films and DreamWorks projects.
• VR / Interactive Audio Immersive audio production for 360-degree video, virtual reality, augmented reality, mobile apps, and video games, with platform-optimized encoding for clients including Universal Studios and DreamWorks.
• VO Demo Recording Voiceover demo production from script acquisition through fully produced demos with music and sound effects, serving talent seeking representation.
• Sonic Branding Strategic sonic branding combining neuroscience and artistry to create brand audio identities including audio logos, app notifications, and environmental soundscapes.
• Foreign Language Production Foreign language voiceover and overdubbing with native talent auditions, language coaching, and full localization for advertisements, websites, films, and videos.
• Remote Recording (ISDN/Source Connect) Remote recording sessions via Telos Zephyr ISDN units and Source Connect, enabling real-time collaboration with talent and studios globally, including ipDTL bridging.
• ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) Automated dialogue replacement, dubbing, and re-recording with multiple monitor setups and microphone matching, featuring connectivity to Los Angeles studios via ISDN and Source Connect.
• Podcasting Services Podcast production including intro music, transitions, and sound design for branded podcasts, with studio recording and professional mixing for sponsor attraction.
• Branded Podcasting Branded podcast creation for world-class brands with quality studio recording, compelling content development, and marketing support across social, digital, and email channels.
• Script & Lyric Writing Copywriting and lyric writing for podcasts, commercials, and jingles by award-winning writers in various styles.
• Band Recording Band and artist recording sessions in a six-studio facility with microphones, gear, and a Yamaha C7 grand piano, serving both touring acts and debut recording artists.
• Studio Rentals (Studios A-K) Seven recording studios (Studios A through K) featuring SSL AWS 900+ and Mackie consoles, Pro Tools HDX/HD Accel systems, and isolation rooms available for client-led productions.
• The Cinema (Screening Room) 60-seat screening room with surround sound system and digital projector for screenings, mix reviews, and presentations.
• Audiobook Recording Audiobook recording services, including author-read recordings, with credits featuring Camille Dungy and Bruce Schoenfeld.
• Biophilic Sound Design Nature-inspired soundscapes for built environments incorporating natural sounds, organic instrumentation, and binaural beats to promote relaxation and focus, applied to healthcare, wellness, and corporate spaces.
• Coupe Studios Music Catalog Music catalog offering thousands of tracks from in-house composers and partner artists, one-stop licensable and customizable for commercial and advertising projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Music can boost marketing ROI by average of 32%, sometimes exceeding 100% (Kantar/IPA study on 7,500 participants)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• CU Center for STEM LearningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-production partnership on Quantum Frontiers Podcast - a podcast series spotlighting people, ideas, and partnerships advancing quantum technology. Coupe provides audio production expertise while CU contributes scientific content and academic network. Series aims to build regional quantum hub awareness.
• Maximum Flavor MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaximum Flavor Media tapped Coupe Studios for audio production on Google's mass timber building video announcement. Collaboration on biophilic sound design approach combining natural sounds with alpha brain wave stimulation.
• Fortnight Collective / Lumenati / Brand RevolutionmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service agency team for Jarritos' first U.S. commercial campaign. Coupe handled music composition, sound design, and bilingual talent casting. Campaign celebrated Jarritos' 75th anniversary with taco-themed sonic mnemonic.
• Buck Ross ProductionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVideo production partner for various projects including homage video to Office Space. Provides video production services while Coupe handles audio post-production.
• Spatial MatterscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for bringing biophilic sound design into virtual and mixed reality environments. Collaboration extends biophilic audio beyond physical spaces into digital immersive experiences.
• Fortnight CollectivemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fortnight Creative Director Jeff Schuller on original music for Steamboat Resort campaigns. Collaboration created ownable songs featuring members of Heavy Diamond Ring band.
• Sweetgrass Productions / Sturge FilmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with Ben Sturgelewski's production company on outdoor adventure films. Includes branded content for Patagonia and Tribeca-premiering Champions of the Golden Valley documentary.
• Boulder County Film CommissionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional film commission supporting local film production; Coupe Studios participates in commission events and promotes Boulder as film production destination.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sound Lounge: New York-based audio post-production studio offering sound design, mixing, and music services for advertising, film, and television. Directly comparable to Coupe in service mix (sound design, original music, mix) and enterprise agency/client base.
• Formosa Group: Los Angeles-based post-production sound company with services spanning film, television, advertising, and gaming. Comparable as a multi-studio post-audio house serving enterprise brands and film clients with original composition, sound design, and mixing.
• Sonic Union: Independent audio post-production studio in New York specializing in sound design, music, and mixing for advertising and branded content. Directly comparable to Coupe's core commercial/advertising post-audio offering.
• NRG Recording Studios: Independent commercial recording studio complex in North Hollywood with multiple rooms serving music, voice-over, and post-production clients. Comparable to Coupe's multi-studio facility model and commercial recording focus.
• Audio Network: Independent music licensing company with an extensive production music catalog used in film, TV, advertising, and branded content. Comparable to Coupe's emerging music catalog licensing revenue stream and sync licensing/supervision services.

Broad incumbents

• Skywalker Sound: Lucasfilm-owned, industry-leading film post-production sound facility. Overlaps with Coupe on film scoring, sound design, and 5.1/immersive mixing but operates at a vastly larger scale and primarily serves theatrical feature productions.
• Abbey Road Studios: Iconic London-based recording and post-production facility with film scoring, original music, and immersive audio capabilities. Comparable in service breadth and prestige positioning, but global-scale and historically music-recording-led.
• Technicolor (Post-Production): Large global post-production services platform offering audio post, VFX, and content services to film and advertising clients. Comparable on film/TV audio post services but as part of a much broader portfolio serving enterprise-scale customers.
• Capitol Studios: Historic Los Angeles recording studio operated by Universal Music Group, serving music, film, and advertising clients with premium recording and mixing services. Comparable as a multi-room, prestige recording facility serving enterprise and creative-elite clients.

Emerging players

• Antfood: Boutique music and sound design studio producing original scores, sonic branding, and audio identity for brands and agencies. Comparable to Coupe's sonic branding and original music composition offerings, with similar focus on brand-side audio identity work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CoupeStudiosMusic
• Instagraminstagram.com/coupestudios
• Xx.com/CoupeStudios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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