Frequently asked questions

Via contact, 020 737 0891 or [email protected]. Describe the service, hours or track count and possible dates. Within 2 working days we send a proposal and written quote.

After written acceptance of the quote and payment of a 35% deposit. Consumers pay the balance on session day; business clients per invoice, default within 14 days.

Bank transfer for deposit and balance; card payment in the studio where available. IBAN and reference are on quote and invoice.

More than 5 days before start: free. Between 5 days and 48 hours before: deposit moves once to a new date per terms. Within 48 hours the deposit is kept except in force majeure.

As a consumer you may withdraw within the statutory period for distance contracts, unless you explicitly ask for the service to start within that period. Work already performed may be charged. Details are in our terms and conditions.

It depends on preparation and complexity. For vocals on a three- to four-minute track, clients often plan two to four studio hours. Well-prepared bands can track several songs in a half or full day.

One or two guests in the control room are usually fine. For more people in the live room we agree upfront whether it fits the work and schedule.

We have a basic setup for drums, amps and monitoring. Your own instruments and stems are welcome. Note specific needs in your request.

Extensions only if you ask and the next slot is free. Extra time is billed per started half hour or agreed block at the service rate.

Not required: closed studio headphones are available. If you trust a particular model, bring it.

Work and masters usually as 24-bit WAV at the project sample rate (48 kHz by default unless agreed otherwise). For mixing and mastering see also stems guide and master formats guide.

Via a secure download link or to your cloud storage if you provide access. Large band sessions are detailed in the quote.

9 months after the last activity on the project. After that we delete files from our servers. Back up in time.

2 revision rounds are included with mixing at the standard rate. Extra rounds are agreed and quoted upfront.

Yes, on request we deliver multitracks or a take export. Extra export or hour work is listed on the quote.

After full payment for the agreed service, recordings made for you are yours, within the limits of the terms and any splits with co-authors.

No. We do not use client material to train models and do not create voice clones without explicit written consent.

We use it to reply and prepare a quote. Retention and rights are in the privacy policy; for cookies see cookie policy.

Photos and short videos in the rooms are allowed if you respect others present and do not share confidential material. Ask the engineer if unsure.

Business clients who have us process personal data can sign a data processing agreement. Mention this in your request.

Yes, 21% VAT is included in listed site prices. Example: a vocal studio hour is €89 incl. VAT. The grid on services also shows excl. VAT.

Fixed units per service: vocals four-hour block (€320) and eight-hour day (€590); band half day (€385) and full day (€695); mix per track (€235); mastering EP (€295). See each service page for detail.

No. Monday to Friday 09:00–21:00, Saturday 10:00–18:00, by appointment only. We do not work on public holidays unless agreed per project.

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. Address: Eerste Helmersstraat 42, 1054 DG Amsterdam.

From 16, with written consent from a parent or guardian who books and pays. Younger only in consultation with a staying adult.