Gator Pit Studio
Recording, Mixing, and Mastering to Bring the Best out of Your Music





Our Story
Professional Recording, Mixing, and Mastering in West Des Moines, Iowa
Gator Pit Studio is a full-service recording studio in West Des Moines, Iowa, offering professional audio recording, mixing, and mastering services for musicians, bands, and content creators. Founded by Austin Ebner in Champlin, Minnesota, the studio relocated to Iowa in 2021 and has since built a reputation for delivering exceptional sound quality and personalized service to artists across the globe.
I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of musicians—from independent artists to Grammy-nominated talent—hailing from places like Scotland, the Philippines, Virginia, and California. Whether you're producing your first demo or tracking a full-length album, Gator Pit Studio is committed to helping you bring your creative vision to life.
Our studio is equipped with industry-standard tools including Pro Tools and Wavelab, and we specialize in high-quality music production, tailored to each artist’s unique sound. From tracking and editing to final mastering, we provide a welcoming, collaborative environment designed to get the best out of your performance.
Recording Studio Services:
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Multi-track Recording
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Mixing & Mastering
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Voiceover & Podcast Production
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Remote Collaboration Options
Whether you're local to Iowa or recording remotely, I'm here to support your music every step of the way. Let’s create something incredible together.

Special Extras
Gifts and Education

Gift Cards
Do you know someone who wants to get their project worked on professionally but just needs that little extra push? Be sure to help them out by getting them an eGift Card today! The best part is they're all electronic to make sure that you can use it whether you do your project in person or online; all you need to keep track of is the code that's sent to your email. Purchase your eGift Card now!

Special Effects
In the purely analog days of mixing, the hardest part of any project was recalling everything, but today, that problem has been solved thanks to computers and newer technology. If you have found yourself wondering how we made a certain reverb, delay, distortion, etc., be sure to contact us today! We will make sure that you have the right plugins to duplicate it, and if you do, it's just a small fee of $2 to get access to that effect chain!
Contact our staff with any questions.
Testimonials
Gator Pit Studio did a great job mastering my latest EP. It sounds better than ever. Easy to work with and Austin does great work!”
Brett Pongratz (This Wild Heart, Liberty Hall Collective)
"Austin did an amazing job recording, mixing, and mastering our album. Very easy to work with and got it done fast. Thanks again Austin from all of us at Shotgun Facelift."
Damian Goulet (Shotgun Facelift)
"Austin...did a phenomenal job on our (13th Chapter) EP! He returned rough tracks back within days and was always open to feedback and suggestions. We'll be back, oh yes we will! Thanks Gator Pit for kickin' arse!"