Band recording

Which bands fit

Lineups up to about 6 — typically drums, bass, two guitars, keys or horns — match our capacity. Demos, EPs and album tracks for streaming are as welcome as a release single.

Need vocals after the band day? Chain a vocal session in the booth. Mixing and mastering are booked separately so you can listen at home before the final mix pass.

Room and acoustics

42 m² means standing close — often what bands want for feel. Ceiling treatment and floor keep the room controlled; we mic drums with overheads and spots, bass DI plus amp if you want, guitars via cab or re-amp later.

High-gain rock needs different placement than jazz brushes — we discuss that in intake, not in your only booked hour. No secret sauce: standard professional capture tuned to your material.

If you tour with your own drum kit, tell us shell sizes and cymbal count so we can plan stands and spill before load-in.

Day structure

An eight-hour block sounds long, but soundcheck, breaks and changeovers eat time. We advise upfront which songs go live vs overdub — see our budget guide. The first hour after arrival is often fine-tuning; do not plan ten new songs unless you only want rough guides.

Shorter slots work for small lineups or punch-ins on existing sessions. Popular evening slots fill fast — book ahead — hours are Monday–Friday 10:00–22:00, Saturday 11:00–18:00, Sunday by appointment only..

Prep before you arrive

Tune at home: fresh strings, drum heads if needed, working tuners. Bring a tempo map, arrangement notes and sonic references (not just ambition). Label your own DI boxes if you bring them.

• Setlist with keys and BPM
• Who plays what live
• Billing contact
• Click track as WAV if used

Maximum 6 players in the room; extra visitors by arrangement for safety and focus.

What you receive

Labelled multitracks (WAV, 24-bit / 48 kHz default) per instrument, synced from a common start. Full DAW session on request when agreed; otherwise stems are enough for any mixer.

We sometimes print rough monitors for quick feedback — not a substitute for mixing. For handoff to an external mixer: exporting stems. Files stay 24 months with Nelkenshift B.V.; local backup is yours.

Pricing incl. VAT

Rates include 21% VAT. Business invoices from Nelkenshift B.V., KVK 69985906, VAT NL806374020B01. 30% deposit on confirmation; free cancellation until 7 days prior per terms.

Hourly suits small overdub sessions or extra hours after a day. The day block is usually better value for multiple live songs.

Out of scope

Production, writing parts, hiring backline beyond what is in the room, and post-production are not automatic under Band recording. Catering is on you; shops are walking distance in De Pijp.

Mix revisions when we only deliver multitracks differ from mixing with 2 rounds when we mix. More: FAQ or all services.

Address and access

Govert Flinckstraat 142, 1073 CG Amsterdam — De Pijp. Tram 4 and 12: stop Stadhouderskade, about 6 minutes on foot via Govert Flinckstraat. Metro 52: De Pijp stop, about 8 minutes on foot. No private parking; paid street parking (APCOA zones). No private parking; short loading stops with paid street parking where required.

Minimum age 16; minors with supervision by arrangement. Privacy: privacy policy. Cookies: cookie policy or manage preferences.

Included

• Recording engineer for booked time
• Live room (42 m²) with drum iso
• Mic plan up to 12 inputs
• Individual headphone mixes
• Labelled multitrack export
• Session archive 24 months
• Basic cables and DI; bring your amps