Mixing

Who it is for

Singer-songwriters with home recordings, bands after band recording, rappers with layered vocals, and labels wanting a neutral second set of ears. Singles are as normal as an EP package.

Spoken-word and podcast mixing belongs under podcast recording; music mixing focuses on timing, musicality and space. Client minimum age 16; younger artists via parent or guardian.

What we need from you

Stems from the same start point, same sample rate (48 kHz recommended), 24-bit WAV, no limiter on your stem export master. Clear labels: Kick, Snare, Bass DI, Gtr L, Lead Vox, Bgv, FX returns.

• Rough mix or reference (optional but helpful)
• Lyrics or structure notes for complex edits
• Tuning or timing wishes upfront
• Billing contact and file transfer method

Read exporting stems first; bad exports delay the mix more than an extra revision.

Workflow in the room

We anchor on drums and bass, build guitars/keys, place vocals forward without harshness. Reverb, delay and distortion get section-specific homes, not a blanket wash. Automation lets choruses breathe differently from intros.

We print a short reference level check against your rough mix so you know the first pass is in the right ballpark before you send detailed notes.

For loudness before mastering: the mix stays dynamic enough for later mastering; we do not push to streaming limits here. Vocals-only mixes are possible on per-song or hourly rates depending on track count.

Revisions and notes

Each song includes 2 revision rounds on written points (e.g. “vocal 1 dB lower in verse 2”, “less muddy bass”). Vague “make it warmer” without a reference costs iterations; concrete notes work best.

Extra rounds beyond agreement are billed at hourly rate. After sign-off we deliver final WAV; later changes are a new job. See terms and conditions for payment and deliverable rights.

Turnaround

Timing depends on queue and complexity. A single song with clean stems often gets a first mix within a few business days; EPs are blocked together for consistent sound. Rush may carry a surcharge — ask via email.

We work Mon–Fri 10–22, Sat 11–18; revision replies within a reasonable window, typically within 2 business days. Project files archived 24 months.

Rates

Amounts include 21% VAT. B2B invoicing with 14-day terms where applicable. Larger packages may need a 30% deposit — shown on your quote.

Hourly for small edits or unclear scope. Per song when track list and stems are fixed. EP rate when up to six titles share one sonic direction.

Not included

Mastering, vocal editing (comping/tuning), recording new parts, sample clearance and distribution sit outside Mixing. We do not repair corrupt files for free — that is hourly work.

Recordings made here link to your session admin; external recordings follow the same quality rules. Audio privacy: privacy policy.

Studio and contact

Nelkenshift — Govert Flinckstraat 142, 1073 CG Amsterdam. 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). Mixing is mainly off-site work in our control room; listening sessions on site by appointment via contact.

More process detail in guides and FAQ. Legal: legal notice. For stem naming before upload, start with exporting stems for mix.

Included

• Mix engineer (Milan) for agreed scope
• Import check and basic phase alignment
• Balance, EQ, dynamics and effects
• 2 revision rounds per song
• Final stereo WAV mix
• Headroom suitable for mastering
• Project archive 24 months