Frequently asked questions

Message us via contact, 020 261 3847 or [email protected]. State the service, track count, lineup or stems and rough dates. We reply within 2 working days with a slot proposal and written quote.

After written acceptance of the quote and receipt of the 30 % deposit. The balance is due around the session (consumers) or within 14 days on invoice (business).

Free of charge up to 5 days before start. After that, terms govern deposit retention or offset.

Wednesday to Friday until 20:00, Saturday until 16:00 (Wed–Fri 10–20, Sat 11–16). Evening time is limited; mention your preference in the request.

Fine for basic tracking: our engineers help with routing and takes. Complex production scopes and hours are agreed upfront on vocal or live ensemble.

Yes. Setup sits inside your booked block; arrive on time so soundcheck and tracking fit the slot. Live planning: budget live hours.

The live room is 44 m² — suited to a compact ensemble (drums, bass, keys, guitars). Larger layouts are planned ahead via contact.

Yes, individual mixes for singers and band members; the engineer sets levels before recording. Need more of an instrument? Say so during the session.

One or two companions in the control room are usually fine. More visitors are agreed beforehand so focus and safety stay intact.

Extensions only if the next slot is free and you agree. Extra time is invoiced at the hourly rate of the service booked.

24-bit WAV by default; sample rate per project (often 48 kHz). Mix/master arrive as stereo files; multitrack only if stated on the quote.

24 months after the last session on secured storage, then deletion unless agreed otherwise in writing. You remain responsible for backups.

Follow delivering stems: consistent naming, no limiter on drums, reference attached. Offline mix starts after technical check.

Up to 2 rounds under studio rules on mixing and mastering. Extra rounds are priced upfront.

Mastering targets loudness and format for streaming/download; see release formats and mastering.

After full payment for the agreed service, recordings made for your project are yours as set out in terms. We claim no copyright in your music.

Yes, provided you cleared rights in underlying compositions and samples. The studio does not publish client audio without written consent.

No. We do not use client recordings to train machine-learning models and we do not create voice clones without explicit written consent.

Contact and invoice data are processed for quotes and performance; see privacy policy and cookie policy.

Independent booking from age 16. Younger clients book and pay through a parent/guardian with written consent and presence during the session.

Yes, listed rates on services and service pages include 21 % VAT, with an excl. column for comparison. Example hourly Vocal recording: €95.

Bank transfer for deposit and balance; card in the studio where available. IBAN appears on quotes and invoices from Monimiavyra B.V..

Metro line 52 (North/South) stop De Pijp; from there it is about a 6-minute walk via Ferdinand Bolstraat to Van Woustraat 78. Tram 3 runs along Van Woustraat; from the Van Woustraat stop it is roughly a 2-minute walk. From Amsterdam Centraal, metro 52 towards Zuid takes about 15 minutes. Address: Van Woustraat 78, 1074 LN Amsterdam. Map link on contact.

Paid parking in De Pijp; short load/unload after coordination. Bicycle parking in front is typical for the neighbourhood.