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Saltwell Studio is a purpose-built recording, mixing and production facility located in the village of Leighton Bromswold, Cambridgeshire, run by producer, engineer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Pepper.

Chris Pepper brings over a decade of hands-on experience across performance, production and engineering. After graduating from the Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, he spent years teaching drums, gigging, and building his expertise in home-studio production. In 2010 he co-founded The Hub Sound Studios in Cambridge, and in 2017 he launched Saltwell Studio to pursue a fully independent vision.

At Saltwell Studio, Chris offers full services in recording, mixing and production, whether for solo artists or bands. The studio has been acoustically designed with natural light, treated rooms, and flexibility to record live setups or isolate individual sources using moveable screens. The control room is equipped with high-quality mic preamps, top-tier AD/DA conversion (via Universal Audio gear), and ATC monitor speakers.

Chris often takes an active role beyond engineering — helping shape arrangements, guide performances, recommend takes, and oversee projects to keep them on budget and on schedule. He also offers remote mixing services for tracks recorded elsewhere, bringing the Saltwell sound to clients no matter their location.

Earlier in his career, Chris has learned from and observed respected figures in the industry—including Bernard Butler, Boo Hewerdine, Nigel Stonier and Jon Kelly—drawing inspiration from their creative approaches.

Driven by a passion for sound, creativity and collaboration, Chris Pepper and Saltwell Studio aim to bring out the best in every musician, helping them realise the fullest potential of their records.