Mixing
Balance, depth and dynamics for your song — with 2 revision rounds included and an engineer working on studio monitors in the 22 m² control room.
A mix decides whether your recording tells the same story on laptop speakers, in the car and on headphones. At Okiatech in Amsterdam, engineer Maarten van der Berg (or a colleague) works offline on your multitrack: levels, EQ, compression, space and automation — without re-recording stems.
You deliver after Band recording or Vocal recording, or from your own DAW. File prep is covered in deliver mix stems guide. Then a fixed workflow with clear feedback points, stem checks and WAV delivery ready for Mastering or your own mastering engineer.
Process
- 01
Delivery
Aligned WAV stems, tempo and references via contact. We check sample rate, clipping and folder names.
- 02
First mix
Balance and space on monitors; within the agreed timeline you get a listen link or files.
- 03
Revision
Your notes in one message; we work through up to 2 rounds without extra hourly billing.
- 04
Final
Definitive mix WAV, mastering-ready. Archive 9 months per privacy policy.
What mixing covers here
Each title is treated as a whole: drums and bass as foundation, vocals forward without shouting, guitars and keys placed in the spectrum, effects that support the song instead of masking it. Automation highlights choruses or breaks where your production needs it.
No blanket preset chain: genre and references shape how dry or roomy the result feels. Send two or three reference tracks — we discuss what is realistic with your raw material.
Stems and technical rules
Deliver 24-bit WAV, all tracks from the same start point, without limiters on individual stems unless that is intentional. Do not print master-bus compression on stem exports. Name clearly: instrument and role (e.g. vocal lead, bass DI).
Unsure how to bounce from Logic, Ableton or Pro Tools? Our guide walks through it. Incomplete deliveries delay the start; we flag gaps within 2 business days.
Revisions and feedback
2 revision rounds sit inside €235. Bundle changes per round: «vocal 1 dB softer in verse 2» works better than scattered messages. After the last round we deliver the final mix.
Extra rounds or stem remixes beyond the quote are billed per track or per extra stem (€45). See terms and conditions for additional work.
Turnaround
After complete delivery, expect roughly five to ten business days for the first mix, depending on queue and complexity. EPs and albums are scheduled in blocks with fixed dates per song. Rush may be possible for a surcharge — ask via contact.
We work Monday to Friday 09:00–21:00, Saturday 10:00–18:00, by appointment only; timely feedback keeps projects moving. If a mix sits idle after reminders, we close the file per contract.
Rates and extra stems
Per track: €235 incl. 21% VAT. Each extra stem above the agreed set (e.g. another vocal layer) costs €45 per song. Net on invoice: €194.21 and €37.19.
| Item | Incl. VAT | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Mix per track | €235 | Includes 2 revisions |
| Extra stem | €45 | Per additional track per song |
Business: 14-day payment terms. Larger projects may need a 35% deposit on the quote.
Delivery formats
Default stereo WAV 24-bit, 48 kHz (or your project rate). MP3 for promo on request. Instrumental or TV mix without vocals is a separate export if not in the first brief.
For streaming and vinyl we recommend Mastering next; formats are explained in master delivery formats guide. Mastering is not inside the mix price unless quoted explicitly.
What we do not mix
Podcast dialogue and audiobooks fall under Podcast and audiobook, not music mixing. Re-recording poor takes is not a mix job — that is a new Vocal recording or Band recording session.
We do not work on illegal samples or content you cannot license. Split sheets and credits: clarify before start via contact.
From tracking to release
Many clients follow live room or booth → mix → master, all under one roof in 3 rooms at Eerste Helmersstraat 42 since 2017. Engineer Ruben de Vries plans complex releases and lines up mastering with the mix.
If you are self-releasing, we can suggest loudness targets for streaming platforms without promising chart placement — only technical levels. Vinyl clients should mention it early so low-end and sibilance choices survive cutting.
General file and cancellation questions: FAQ. Legal frame: terms and conditions and privacy policy. Call 020 737 0891 for urgent project issues.
What is included
- Offline mix per agreed track
- 2 revision rounds
- Balance on studio monitors
- Stereo WAV final mix
- Short technical stem check
- 9-month project archive
- Feedback by email or contact
Frequently asked questions
How many stems can I send?
No hard cap, but huge sessions are scoped upfront. Extra tracks above the agreed set cost €45 per stem per song.
Can I attend the mix?
Mixing is offline. A short listening pass in the control room can be booked separately; default workflow uses shared files.
Do you mix in Dolby Atmos?
Standard delivery is stereo. Surround or Atmos is not included in the listed rate; send your release plan via contact and we explain what is possible in-house or with partners.
What if my stems are wrong?
We report missing tracks or length mismatches before starting. Fix in your DAW on your side; re-tracking via Vocal recording or Band recording if needed.
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
- 02
Band recording
Up to five musicians at once in the live room, separate headphone mixes and a view of the control room.
€385 · Half day (4 hours)
- 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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Let's plan your session
Describe your project: within 2 working days you get a proposed slot and a written quote, no obligation.