The space defines the sound

TENET Records

Silence. Nature. Time. The rarest studio amenities.

TENET is built inside The ARK, a regenerative settlement on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Santa Teresa is not a backdrop. It is a creative condition.

When you come to TENET, the jungle, the ocean, and the quiet they slow everything down. Free yourself from distractions and focus on creativity.

Location

Pacific Coast, Costa Rica

Residencies

4 days to 3+ months

Accommodation

On-site at The ARK

Included

Nature · Wellness · Farm · Community

The engineers

5 Grammy Awards. Forty years of craft.

✦ Grammy award winner

Russell Elevado

Producer · Engineer · Mixer

Widely recognized as a primary architect of the Neo-Soul sound, his exclusive preference for analog processing and production techniques sets him apart from most of his peers. Over four decades he has worked with artists such as D'Angelo, Jon Batiste, Angélique Kidjo, Alicia Keys, and Erykah Badu.

✦ 500+ released tracks

Jeff Claeys

Musician · Producer · Engineer

A Belgian producer, sound engineer, and multi-instrumentalist with over 30 years of international experience. He established his studio in Santa Teresa in 2016. He has engineered and composed for Netflix, FIFA, and international television, and runs the day-to-day of TENET as its resident engineer.

The studio

Purpose-built. Opening soon.

TENET is a purpose-built circular studio of approximately 574 square meters, designed from the ground up in direct collaboration with Russell Elevado.

A conical live room. A central skylight oculus. Two control rooms both facing into the main live room with four isolation booths capable of simultaneous sessions. The studio is focused on the highest quality and standards of analog recording.

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