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Frequently asked questions

Grouped answers about how we work in De Pijp. If anything here differs from terms and conditions or privacy policy, those documents prevail.

Booking and scheduling

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Use the contact form, email [email protected] or call 020 737 0284. Describe the service, duration and preferred dates. Within 1 working day we send a quote with a concrete slot.

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Only after written acceptance of the quote and receipt of a 40 % deposit. Without deposit we hold the slot for up to 48 hours.

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Regular hours are Monday to Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday 11:00–18:00, closed Sunday.. Evenings or weekends are possible by arrangement when the calendar allows; that will be stated on your quote.

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We aim to respond within 1 working day. Mastering or podcast deadline? Mention it in your message.

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Yes. We explain routing and headphone mixes. For vocals, see our vocal prep guide in guides.

During the session

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For a three- to four-minute song, plan two to four hours including warm-up and comping. Tough parts take longer — we bill extra time hourly.

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One or two guests fit comfortably in control. In the live room we work with up to 6 players at once; larger setups need prior planning.

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Drum kit, digital piano and amps are available. We do not lend guitars or basses; we will tune amps and mics to your instrument.

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Extensions are possible only when the next slot is free and you agree. Extra time is billed per started half hour at the booked service hourly rate.

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Not required: closed and semi-open models are in the room. Bring your own if you rely on a specific pair.

Files and delivery

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24-bit WAV at 48 kHz by default, or your project sample rate. Mixes ship as WAV; masters can include an AAC preview on request. See mix delivery formats.

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Via secure download link or on your drive in the studio. Please back up immediately.

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6 months after the last session of the project. Then we delete raw takes and temp mixes unless you buy an extension.

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2 written revision rounds within 14 days of first delivery. Further rounds at mix or master hourly rates.

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Multitrack exports are available on request during the archive window for a fee quoted on the invoice. See the formats guide.

Rights and privacy

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After full payment recordings are yours as set out in terms. The studio claims no rights in your music.

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

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Yes if you inform everyone involved. Tell us if you want zero online presence — we treat sessions confidentially.

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We process contact details to reply and invoice. Retention and rights are in privacy policy and cookie policy.

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Read mastering, rights and delivery for metadata, ISRC and loudness targets per platform.

Payment and cancellation

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Bank transfer for deposit and balance; card in the studio on session day. Business invoices: 14 days net from invoice date, VAT itemised.

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Yes, 21 % VAT is included in all “incl.” amounts on services. Invoices split VAT for business clients.

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€95 incl. VAT per hour, or €78.51 excl. VAT. Half-day and per-song rates are on the same page.

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Up to 7 days before start you can cancel or move at no charge. Inside that window the deposit may be forfeited per terms.

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From 16 with valid ID. Younger clients need a parent or guardian to book, pay and attend the session.

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Plan your next session

Tell us what you want to capture: within 1 working day we reply with a date proposal and a written quote, no obligation.

Request a quote 020 737 0284