Band recording
Up to 5 musicians at once in a 38 m² live room, individual headphone mixes and a view of the control room — for bands that want to play together, not one instrument at a time.
Recording live needs space, sightlines and someone placing mics while you tune. In Amsterdam Oud-West, Okiatech pairs a live room with a 22 m² control room behind glass so you see and hear what lands on disk.
Book Band recording for rock, indie, jazz, funk or any ensemble that fits one room. Engineer Maarten van der Berg or a colleague plans routing for drums, bass, guitars, keys and vocals. For time and budget, read band studio budget guide before locking a half or full day.
Process
- 01
Prep
Send setlist, tempos and references ahead. Ruben de Vries or the team aligns mic list and schedule with your lineup.
- 02
Soundcheck
Drums first, then bass and guitars, then vocals. Per-player headphone mixes, levels and bleed checked.
- 03
Takes
Full passes and sectional overdubs when needed. We log take numbers and tuning between songs.
- 04
Transfer
Multitrack WAV or session export with agreed folder names. Backup 9 months; see privacy policy.
Live room layout
The live room is 38 m² with a wooden floor, panels and tall canal-house windows. Drummer and singer are placed so everyone sees each other; guitar and bass amps can stay in the room or be isolated depending on tone and vocal bleed.
Maximum 5 players at once — enough for drums, bass, two guitars and vocals. Larger casts are layered: rhythm section first, then overdubs. We discuss that in intake via contact.
Microphones and preamps
12 preamps are available for these sessions. Drums get a close-mic setup we extend if you want extra ride or tom focus. Bass can be DI plus amp; guitars often cabinet plus room mic for air.
Keys and synths feed line or DI. Vocals can move to the 10 m² booth for dry leads after a live take — useful before Mixing.
Headphone mixes
Each musician gets a custom cue: more click, less drums, extra vocal. That cuts talk between takes and keeps momentum. The engineer tweaks mixes between songs without stopping the whole session.
Bring in-ears and we test level before the first pass. Forgot an adapter? Say so when booking so we reserve a standard headphone per position.
Day workflow
A half day (four hours) is realistic for two or three songs when arrangement and tuning are ready. A full day (eight hours) allows more titles, booth overdubs or a second drum setup. Meal breaks sit in the schedule; tired ears show up as repeated takes.
We work Mon–Fri 09:00–21:00 · Sat 10:00–18:00 by appointment. 35% deposit on confirmation; free cancellation until 5 days prior under terms and conditions.
What to bring
- Instruments, strings, sticks and your live pedalboard.
- Setlist with tempo and structure.
- Reference recordings for guitar and drum tone.
- Amps you actually tour or rehearse with.
- Spare strings and drumheads just in case.
No backline? Discuss rental beforehand — it is not automatic in the session fee. Budget guide helps match €385 or €695 to your plan.
Delivery and next steps
After the session you receive multitrack WAV per channel with clear names (kick, bass DI, guitar L, etc.). Sample rate and bit depth match your DAW project. Need a Pro Tools or Reaper session? Say so before export.
Mixing and Mastering are separate with their own rates. Adding vocals can continue as Vocal recording hours in the booth. Projects stay on our systems 9 months.
Prices incl. VAT
Half day €385; full day €695 — both include 21% VAT and engineer time. Ex-VAT: €318.18 and €574.38 on invoice for business clients with 14-day terms.
| Package | Duration | Incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Half day | 4 hours | €385 |
| Full day | 8 hours | €695 |
Other services on services. Reach us at 020 737 0891 or [email protected].
Not included
Arranging, hiring extra players, rare instrument rental and travel are outside the base fee. Heavy editing between sessions is not part of the recording day unless quoted separately.
Parking in Oud-West is tight; Tram 3 or 12 to Eerste Constantijn Huygensstraat, then about four minutes on foot. Tram 1 or 7 to Leidseplein, then roughly eight minutes via Overtoom. Bike rack in front of the building. describes tram and bike access. Damage from negligence follows terms and conditions.
Planning and location
Okiatech B.V. is at Eerste Helmersstraat 42, 1054 DG Amsterdam. Since 2017 we record bands across 3 rooms under one roof. Quotes within 2 business days after contact.
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What is included
- Engineer for the booked session
- Mic plan and routing
- Separate headphone mix per player
- Multitrack capture in the live room
- Basic soundcheck and take notes
- WAV export after the session
- 9-month backup
Frequently asked questions
Can we record everything live in one pass?
That is the default. Solos or doubled vocals sometimes move to the booth the same day if time allows.
Will our lineup fit?
Up to 5 players at once in the live room. Larger groups are staged; describe your setup via contact.
What if a member is sick?
Tell us immediately. Reschedule free within 5 days. Later changes follow terms and conditions.
Do you deliver a rough mix?
A quick balance for home listening may happen if time remains — not a substitute for Mixing with 2 revision rounds.
How do I plan budget?
Read band studio budget guide and compare half day (€385) with full day (€695).
Other services
- 01
Vocal recording
A 10 m² booth, a microphone matched to your voice and an engineer guiding you take by take.
€89 · Studio hour
- 03
Mixing
Balance, depth and dynamics for your track, with two revision rounds included.
€235 · Mix per track
- 04
Mastering
Level, consistency and delivery formats for streaming, download and vinyl.
€72 · Single track
- 05
Podcast and audiobook
Recording, editing and mastering to your platform or publisher guidelines.
€79 · Podcast, studio hour
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