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Frequently asked questions

Grouped by topic. For legal detail see terms and conditions and privacy policy.

Booking and payment

How do I start a booking?

Use contact, call 020 248 3164 or email [email protected]. State service, duration and preferred week. Within 2 working days we send a quote incl. VAT.

What deposit do you require?

25 % of the quoted amount after acceptance. Balance on session day (consumer) or within 14 days on invoice (business). Amounts are on your quote.

How can I pay?

Bank transfer for deposit and balance; card in studio where available. IBAN and reference are on quotes and invoices from Neustonorix B.V..

Can I reschedule?

Free up to 5 days before start. Between 5 days and 48 hours before we carry the deposit once within 6 months. Within 48 hours the deposit is due unless force majeure. See terms.

Do I have a cooling-off period online?

As a consumer you may withdraw within 14 days if the service is not fully performed. If you request a date within that window you pay for the part already done on withdrawal. Bespoke music production falls under statutory exceptions; detail in terms.

On session day

How long to record one song?

For a three- to four-minute pop or rap track we usually plan two to four studio hours depending on prep. More takes need more time; we reflect that in the quote.

How many musicians fit in the live room?

Up to 5 at once in the 38 m² hall. Everyone gets an individual headphone mix. Larger ensemble? Discuss upfront via contact.

Can I bring guests?

One or two visitors in the control room is normal. Larger groups can distract; tell us beforehand so we can arrange seating and monitoring.

What if we want extra time?

Only on your request and if the next slot allows. We bill per started half hour at the booked service rate from services.

Minimum age to record?

From 16 with written consent from a parent or guardian who books and pays. Under 16 we cannot host sessions.

Files and delivery

Which delivery format do you use?

24-bit WAV at 48 kHz unless your project uses another sample rate. Mix and master via download link; DDP on mastering is a separate option at €45.

How long do you keep sessions?

12 months after the last session on secured storage. Then we delete raw files unless you ask in writing to extend. Keep your own backups.

Can I upload stems for mixing?

Yes. Follow stems for mixing guide: naming, sample rate and exports without bus limiting. Send a link; we confirm receipt within 2 working days.

How many revisions on mix and master?

2 rounds with concrete email feedback. Extra rounds bill per hour at mix or master rates. See mixing and mastering.

Do you deliver instrumentals?

On request when the recording allows. Mention it when booking; otherwise we charge per track at the mix rate.

Rights and data

Who owns the recordings?

After full payment, recordings for your project are yours within the quote terms. We claim no co-authorship on your songs. Bespoke production exceptions are in terms.

Do you use my voice to train AI?

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

May I name your studio in press?

With prior approval and correct naming Neustonorix and address. We do not publish client logos without written agreement.

How do you handle personal data?

We process contact details to reply and invoice. Retention and rights are in privacy policy; cookies in cookie policy. Processor agreement: DPA.

What happens to my form message?

FormSubmit delivers to [email protected]. We read it on working days and keep it as long as needed for follow-up, then per privacy policy.

Rates and practical

Do prices include VAT?

Yes, 21 % VAT is included in €68 and all figures on services. An excl. VAT column sits beside for business admin.

Which packages exist?

Vocals: block €245 or day €465. Band: half day €335 or full day €615. Mix EP €520, master album €295 — all incl. VAT.

When are you open?

Monday to Friday 09:00–21:00, Saturday 10:00–18:00, by appointment only. Closed Sundays. Outside hours we reply on working days.

How do I reach the studio?

Tram 1 to Surinameplein, then about four minutes on foot via Overtoom; bus 15 stops on Overtoom. Bike rack outside; on-street car parking nearby (paid, evening rate). Address: Overtoom 282, 1054 GZ Amsterdam. Map on contact.

Where are prep tips?

In the guides hub, e.g. vocal preparation and band budget. More questions? This FAQ or contact.

Recording in Amsterdam?

Tell us about your session

A short brief is enough: we reply within 2 working days with a slot proposal and a written quote, no obligation.

Request a quote 020 248 3164