In-studio mixing

Attended versus unattended

Attended means you listen in the control room for part or all of the mix. It suits artists who want to steer arrangement choices live, judge doubles in context, or learn the process on a first release. Studio hours are booked on top of the mix fee unless the quote states otherwise.

Unattended is default for most packages: you deliver files, we mix on working days and send updates by email. Feedback is written or short voice notes — no studio visit required. If you live outside Amsterdam, unattended is usually fastest; We are at Haarlemmerweg 239, a short walk from the Haarlemmerweg stop (GVB bus 22 towards Indische Buurt). From Amsterdam Sloterdijk station, allow about twelve minutes on foot via Haarlemmerweg. On-street paid parking is available; you can park bicycles in front of the building. The studio entrance is at street level beside the wide front windows. still makes attended sessions easy to reach.

Materials we expect

Deliver stemmed WAV or AIFF files, ideally 24-bit, one sample rate per project (48 kHz is common). Export without a limiter on your session master bus; leave headroom (peaks below -6 dBFS) so we can build EQ and compression calmly. Name tracks clearly: Kick, Snare Top, Lead Vox, BGV L, and so on.

Include a rough mix and two or three reference tracks — not to copy, but to set direction. Our guide reference tracks for mix briefing explains how to pick references without a loudness war. We do not accept MIDI-only without audio stems within Mixing, and we do not supply DAWs or plugins on demand.

Genres and mix approach

We focus on pop, hip-hop/trap and electronic music where vocal presence and kick-bass foundation share priority. Drums get transient-aware treatment; bass is checked for mono compatibility; synths and guitars get width without covering the lead vocal. We avoid baking final loudness into the mix — that reserve is for mastering when possible.

Did drums come from our live room or vocals from the vocal booth? Say so at intake; we know those source mics and room tone. Externally recorded stems are fine if files are technically sound.

Turnaround and revisions

A single track is usually mixed within five to ten working days after complete delivery, depending on schedule. EPs (up to five titles) and albums (up to ten) get a shared timeline in the quote so tone and vocal level stay consistent across songs.

Each package includes 2 revision rounds: collect feedback in one list per round (not drip-fed daily) so we can work efficiently. Changes outside scope — new stems, extra recording, a full genre pivot — are quoted separately. Vocal retakes after the mix go through vocal recording again; that is not a free mix revision.

Delivery formats

Standard delivery is stereo mix as 24-bit WAV at project sample rate, plus an mp3 reference for quick sharing (not for distribution master). On request: instrumental, a cappella, TV mix without lead vocal, or mix-bus stems — the last only if agreed upfront and possibly at extra cost.

We do not hand over DAW sessions unless the quote says so; proprietary plugin chains stay in the studio. Files go by download link; keep your own masters. We store sessions for 24 months per privacy policy and terms.

Rates per track, EP and album

Prices are fixed packages including 21% VAT for consumers. Business clients receive a VAT invoice; payment within 14 days unless agreed otherwise.

More than ten titles or stem counts beyond the brief: request a custom quote via contact. 40% deposit on confirmation; cancel more than 7 days before start date under terms and conditions.

What the mix fee does not cover

Not included: studio recording, editing bad takes, large-scale tuning/time alignment, sample clearance, artwork, distribution, music-video mixes, and mastering (bookable separately). No unlimited revisions — only 2 rounds as above.

When the mix is approved for release, read stem files before mastering for how to hand off to a mastering engineer — in-house or external. All services are listed on services.

Communication and QC

During the project use [email protected] as the main channel; for urgency call 020 261 3844 during Tue–Fri 09:30–21, Sat 10–17. Naomi Pieters coordinates scheduling and file checks; Tom Willems executes the mix. One point of contact avoids conflicting instructions.

Listen on earbuds, car speakers and studio monitors before sending revision notes — that mirrors our internal checks. Questions about rights in your material: see terms and legal notice. More answers on FAQ.

Included

• Mix by in-house mix engineer
• Technical check of supplied stems
• 2 revision rounds per project
• Stereo mixdown 24-bit WAV
• Mp3 reference for quick sharing
• Consistent vocal and drum balance within the package
• Mix session archive for 24 months