Recording  /  Mixing  /  Mastering

Foligno  /  Umbria, Italy

The live room at Studio 86: amps, backline and guitars ready

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The English band from London tracked the drums for their new single at Studio 86, and shot part of the video here.

The Studio

Introducing Studio 86. An exceptional new recording studio in Foligno, Umbria, founded by international drummer and audio engineer Francesco Lucidi. A fully equipped, zen-inspired space now hosting recordings, workshops, and masterclasses. Studio 86 combines world-class sound with a deeply soulful environment.

“Every corner of Studio 86 was designed to feel balanced, technically precise, yet emotionally warm. I wanted to create a space that feels as peaceful as it is professional, a true reflection of music as both art and energy.”

Francesco Lucidi, Founder of Studio 86
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After years of performing and recording internationally, including a long career in London’s vibrant music scene, Francesco returned to his native Italy to create a space that blends precision, creativity, and peace. The result is Studio 86: a zen-inspired environment, built entirely with love and artistic intent.

Located in the charming, medieval town of Foligno, Studio 86 is exceptional both aesthetically and aurally. Built for sound and serenity, it exudes a creative energy from the moment you step inside.

Lucidi’s impressive career spans work with leading artists across Europe, including as drummer for RKOMI, Italy’s number one pop act. His international experience and deep musical sensibility inform every aspect of Studio 86, from its world-class acoustics to its soulful atmosphere.

The studio features multiple acoustically treated rooms, designed for recording, mixing, and mastering across all genres. In addition to commercial recording sessions, Studio 86 hosts masterclasses and workshops, creating a dynamic hub for learning, collaboration, and community.

Combining state-of-the-art equipment with organic design elements, Studio 86 invites artists to immerse themselves in sound while surrounded by the serene landscapes and beauty of Umbria.

With its zen-like atmosphere, high-end gear, and Francesco’s unique blend of craftsmanship and musicianship, Studio 86 is quickly becoming a destination for both Italian and international artists seeking authenticity and inspiration.

The Rooms

Band tracking together in the live room

Live Room

Size
50 m²
Acoustics
Treated for a natural sound
Tracking
Full band, live in the room
Session in progress at the SSL desk in the control room

Control Room

Size
25 m²
Monitors
ADAM Audio
Preamps
SSL PureDrive, Focusrite
DAW
Pro Tools
Guitar cabinets miked and ready

Amps & Backline

Guitar
Heads and cabs
Bass
Head and cab
Drums
Full kit with cymbals
On request
Guitars and bass

Clients

Fleshgod Apocalypse live drum rig set up in the live room at Studio 86
Fleshgod Apocalypse signing vinyl sleeves at Studio 86
Foligno, Umbria

Fleshgod Apocalypse

The band put their live setup together at Studio 86 and rehearse it before taking it on the road.

What We Do

01

Recording

A 50 m² live room with sightlines straight through to the desk.

  • Full band tracked live, or part by part
  • In-house session musicians on request
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02

Mixing

Mixes that keep the performance in front. Send us your session from anywhere.

  • In-house or remote mixing
  • Stem delivery and revisions
Send us your session
03

Mastering

Final translation. Loud enough to compete, without flattening the record.

  • Single, EP and album masters
  • Streaming and physical formats
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Masterclasses & Workshops

Andy Martongelli at Studio 86
Andy Martongelli
Simran Singh Ghalley at Studio 86
Simran Singh Ghalley
Danny Dela Cruz at Studio 86
Danny Dela Cruz
Alessandro Giampaoli at Studio 86
Alessandro Giampaoli
Tommaso Giuliani at Studio 86
Tommaso Giuliani
Francesco Lucidi at the kit at Studio 86
Francesco Lucidi

In the Room

Guitarist tracking by the window
Vocal take at the microphone
Bass overdub in the live room
Drum session in the live room
Guitarist tracking in the live room
Amp head on a Marshall cabinet

Where You'll Be

Assisi and the valley seen from above
Stone houses over running water in Rasiglia
A cloister in one of the hill towns nearby

Studio 86 sits in Foligno, Umbria, the green lung of Italy. People here have called this town the center of the world for centuries. Medieval hill towns, olive groves and vineyards start where the town ends, and four of the best known are within half an hour’s drive. Trevi, Bevagna and Spoleto, home of the Festival dei Due Mondi, are just as close.

Between sessions we take visiting artists out to taste the wine and olive oil made here, eat food grown a few miles from the studio, and see the places around it.

AssisiThe basilica of St Francis, a UNESCO world heritage site
SpelloRoman gates and streets buried in flowers
MontefalcoSagrantino vineyards looking over the valley
RasigliaA stone village built around running water

Endorsed by

AUDIXTurkish CymbalsADAM AudioNeural DSPiZotopeNative InstrumentsPlugin AllianceBrainworx

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Get in touch

AddressVia Angelo Morettini 11, 06034 Foligno (PG)
Instagram@weare_s86