Mixing

Who this mixing service is for

The service suits artists and bands finishing a single, EP or album, producers who tracked at home but want a fresh mix, and labels looking for one contact point in Amsterdam. Heavy bass hip-hop, layered indie guitars, detailed electronic tracks: the approach changes with the genre, but the goal stays the same — your music should read clearly everywhere.

If you only have a rough mix from your DAW and want it developed professionally, that works as long as you supply individual tracks or bus stems. We do not accept every possible DAW session with third-party plugins; see our guide on delivering stems for the format that runs smoothest.

• Singles and focus tracks for streaming
• EPs up to five songs under one project price
• Albums up to twelve songs with consistent tone between tracks
• Material recorded in our live room or vocal booth, or sent from elsewhere

Delivering and preparing stems

A predictable mix starts with tidy exports. Send WAV files per song, all from the same start point (bar 1, beat 1), without a limiter on the master of your export. Vocals, drums, bass and instruments on separate tracks keep us flexible; bus stems (for example all guitars together) are fine if you agree that upfront.

Label files clearly: Kick, Snare, LeadVox, BassDI work better than Audio_03. Include tempo and key in your message. Large projects go via a cloud link; on request we can discuss handover at Goudsbloemstraat 73 in the Jordaan.

The knowledge base article lists checklists for headroom, mono compatibility and avoiding double reverbs. If you are unsure, send a short demo export — we reply within 1 business day.

How a mix run works here

After the technical check we schedule the mix in our calendar. The first version focuses on macro balance: level relationships between drums, bass, harmony and vocals, plus a spatial frame. Only then do we refine details such as de-essing, parallel drum compression or sidechain on synths.

You do not have to sit in the studio all day. Many clients listen at home on studio headphones, car speakers and phone, then send point-by-point feedback. Prefer to listen together in the control room? Book a slot during Mon–Fri 10–20, Sat 11–18; get in touch to reserve time.

Mixing is stereo by default. Surround or Atmos is outside this service; ask for a custom quote via the contact form if needed.

Revisions and collaboration

For Mixing, 2 revision rounds are included after the first mix version, as long as you send concrete, bundled feedback (for example one email with time stamps). “A bit warmer” is fine if you add a reference; scattered messages over weeks slow the project down.

Extra rounds or larger rewrites (new stems, different arrangements) are quoted separately by hour or per track — we agree that in advance. Our terms and conditions cover payment, cancellation and ownership of the mix once it is paid.

Questions about privacy of your audio are covered in our privacy policy. Commercial releases with several stakeholders work best with a fixed deadline and one decision-maker on your side.

Delivery, formats and stem master

We deliver the final mix as 24-bit WAV at your delivery sample rate (up to 96 kHz). On request also 16-bit for older workflows. MP3 or AAC for previews can be added, but not as the only master source.

If you will master elsewhere, ask for a stem master: a mix without heavy limiting, with headroom for the mastering chain. Mastering with us goes through the mastering service with Lars Jansen, so loudness and sequencing align more easily.

We keep project files for 12 months on secure storage at TransIP B.V.. After that we delete them unless you extend storage. Keep your own backup of everything you receive.

Mixing rates incl. VAT

All amounts shown are consumer prices including 21% VAT. Business clients can receive an invoice showing NL858964314B01; payment term 30 days for approved B2B jobs under the terms.

Net amounts for accounting: track €185.95, EP €764.46, album €1,425.62. More than twelve tracks or extra versions per song (TV mix, clean edit) are quoted separately. A 30% deposit secures your slot in the schedule.

Turnaround and scheduling

For a single track we usually deliver a first mix version within five to ten business days after complete delivery, depending on studio load. EPs and albums are booked in blocks; we give a realistic date before you pay the deposit.

Rush is sometimes possible for an extra fee when the calendar allows — ask via 020 737 0284 or [email protected]. Our hours are Monday to Friday 10:00–20:00, Saturday 11:00–18:00. Closed Sunday. By appointment only.. Most mix work is offline; listening sessions are by appointment.

Combining mix with recording here? Many bands book a half or full day in the live room and then mix track by track. That saves file back-and-forth and keeps the sound coherent.

What is not included by default

The mix price covers mixing supplied stems, 2 revision rounds and export of the final stereo mix. Not included by default:

• Recording, editing, tuning or time-aligning poor takes (available separately)
• Producing new instruments or replacing whole sections
• Mastering — see mastering
• More than twelve tracks within one album project
• Repairing corrupt or wrongly exported files when you have no backup

General workflow or pricing questions also appear in FAQ. For a tailored quote use the form on contact.

Included

• Technical check of delivered stems
• Stereo mix in our Amsterdam control room
• 2 revision rounds after first version
• 24-bit WAV export at your sample rate
• Structured feedback by email or phone
• Project archive for 12 months
• Optional stem master on request