one of Europe's top recording studios
a multi-suite studio with everything
it takes to make your next
recording…
a multi-suite studio with everything it takes to make your next recording…
Hot Soap Studios is one of Europe’s top licensed and accredited recording spaces, located in the heart of Larnaca, Cyprus. What was once an abandoned 1970s house has been carefully restored and reimagined into a welcoming home for music and creativity.
From the very beginning, our vision has been clear: to create more than just a recording studio. Hot Soap is a place where artists feel safe to explore, experiment, and express themselves. We believe music is not only about sound but also about community — bringing together people from all genres and backgrounds to share ideas and build friendships that last well beyond a session.
Alongside our facilities, Hot Soap Studios works with a roster of experienced recording engineers and producers who can be booked directly through the studio. Artists are welcome to bring their own collaborators, or work with members of our team depending on the needs of the project.
Set only moments away from the Mediterranean shoreline, the studio offers an inspiring setting where artists can both work and unwind. The balance of professional facilities and a relaxed atmosphere makes Hot Soap a true destination for creating music.
At the center of the studio is our 30m² control room, anchored by a Solid State Logic AWS 924 Delta console. Known for its unmistakable analog warmth and cutting-edge DAW integration, it gives artists the best of both worlds: timeless sound and modern flexibility. Just beyond lies the 66m² main live room, with its soaring six-meter wooden ceiling and movable acoustic panels designed to adapt the space to any recording need. Connected to it is a versatile 10m² room, perfectly suited for vocals, amps, or silent recording.
Hot Soap Studios is the only commercial recording facility in Larnaca, offering a complete range of services: recording, production, mixing, mastering, rehearsals, and even music education. With high-end equipment, thoughtfully designed spaces, and a welcoming spirit, we provide artists with the tools they need to bring their ideas to life.
We’re excited to grow alongside Cyprus’s creative community and can’t wait to welcome everyone who steps through our doors.
studio leadership
Andreas Matheou
lead engineer
recording | mixing | live band tracking
Andreas is a musician and sound engineer based in Cyprus and the Technical Director / Lead Engineer at Hot Soap Studios. A graduate of the University of Nicosia with a Bachelor’s degree in Music, he has been involved with the studio since its opening in 2018, working on a wide range of recording and production projects. Alongside engineering, Andreas is an active guitarist and songwriter performing with several bands across the island.
Qais Khoury
founder & studio director
Qais is the founder and studio director of Hot Soap Studios and a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. After studying Music Production and Sound Engineering at London’s Point Blank Music School, he established the studio to create a professional space where artists can record, collaborate, and develop their work in a supportive creative environment. Alongside running the studio, Qais remains actively involved in songwriting and production, continuing to develop and release original music.
Leoni Demetriou
studio liaison
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Leoni serves as the studio’s liaison, bringing more than 25 years of experience in executive and administrative work. She supports the day-to-day operations of the studio, assisting with bookings, administration, and accounting to help ensure sessions run smoothly for both artists and engineers.
Qais Khoury
founder & studio director
Qais is the founder and studio director of Hot Soap Studios and a Canadian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. After studying Music Production and Sound Engineering at London’s Point Blank Music School, he established the studio to create a professional space where artists can record, collaborate, and develop their work in a supportive creative environment. Alongside running the studio, Qais remains actively involved in songwriting and production, continuing to develop and release original music.
Andreas Matheou
lead engineer
recording | mixing | live band tracking
Andreas is a musician and sound engineer based in Cyprus and the Technical Director / Lead Engineer at Hot Soap Studios. A graduate of the University of Nicosia with a Bachelor’s degree in Music, he has been involved with the studio since its opening in 2018, working on a wide range of recording and production projects. Alongside engineering, Andreas is an active guitarist and songwriter performing with several bands across the island.
Leoni Demetriou
studio liaison
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Leoni serves as the studio’s liaison, bringing more than 25 years of experience in executive and administrative work. She supports the day-to-day operations of the studio, assisting with bookings, administration, and accounting to help ensure sessions run smoothly for both artists and engineers.
engineers & producers
available through hot soap studios
Dave Scott
engineer / producer
rock | indie | live band recording
Dave is a veteran sound engineer with more than four decades of experience in studio recording and live sound. Early in his career he worked closely with Oasis, recording and mixing their debut single Supersonic and engineering their landmark album Definitely Maybe. Since then he has worked with artists including Atomic Kitten, Cast, Pete Wylie and 47Soul, bringing extensive technical expertise and a creative ear to projects around the world.
Jim Macrae
producer / recording & mixing engineer
soul | alternative | indie | electronic
Jim is a drummer, producer, and engineer whose work spans contemporary soul, alternative, indie, rap, and electronic music. He has collaborated extensively with longtime partner Jordan Rakei and artists including Arlo Parks, Leifur James, Guvna B, Barney Artist, and Laura Misch. Combining the instincts of a working musician with technical precision, Jim focuses on capturing recordings with depth, feel, and clarity.
Tal Arditi
producer / mixing engineer
indie | folk | electronic
Tal is a producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for blending indie-folk, electronica, and pop into a cinematic and emotionally driven sound. A jazz-trained musician who completed his studies at just 18, Tal has collaborated with internationally recognized artists and released music through Swiss indie label Mouthwatering Records. As a producer, he focuses on thoughtful arrangements and distinctive sound design, helping artists shape recordings that feel both intimate and expansive.
John Paul Jalwan
producer / composer / sound design
film | orchestral | acoustic | cross-genre
John Paul is a music producer, composer, and sound designer with over 20 years of experience, with training in both computer engineering and musicology. His work spans film, television, theatre, and album production, including sound design, audio post-production, mixing, and mastering. With a background in classical, pop, rock, and traditional oriental music, he brings a musically informed approach to production and recording, alongside ongoing work in education and voice-over performance.
Mario Simanovsky
producer / audio engineer
indie | alt rock | folk | pop
Mario Simanovsky is an emerging audio engineer and producer known for his work across high-level studio environments. His credits include Gorillaz, Sam Fender, and Bullet for My Valentine, as well as Joy Crookes and Bailen. With experience across leading international studios, he combines technical precision with a creative, artist-focused approach, delivering distinctive, high-quality recordings and working closely with artists to bring their vision to life.
music & sync representation
Amine Bouzaher
music sync representative / composer
film | tv | electronic | acoustic
Amine is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, and serves as Hot Soap Studios’ music sync representative. With experience composing and producing both acoustic and electronic music, his work has been featured across a range of film and visual media projects throughout Canada and the United States.