Haarlemmerbuurt · Amsterdam
Recording studio · Amsterdam
Wood, groove and room to listen
Vocals, live bands, mixing, mastering and podcasts in Haarlemmerbuurt. Three rooms, two iso booths and published rates — plus a written quote before you commit.
- 3 rooms: live room, control and hallway
- 42 m² live room for drums and amps
- 24 mics and DIs on the rack list
- 6 musicians at once, maximum
What to expect
Soapwoodcoreco has been a focused studio on Grote Bickersstraat since 2018. We work with artists, bands, producers and podcasters who want to hear their takes clearly — from first demo to streaming master.
Every enquiry starts with context: tempo, references, track count and time available. We then send a slot and price proposal. Overtime only happens if you ask and the schedule allows it.
Five services, one address
Record, balance and finish under one roof. Each service page covers workflow, rates and FAQs.
- 01
Vocal recording
Isolated booth and engineer for singles, hooks and demos.
€95 · per hour
- 02
Band recording
Live room for drums, bass and amps with a separate booth.
€125 · per hour (studio + engineer)
- 03
Mixing
Balance, dynamics and space for release or streaming.
€185 · per track
- 04
Mastering
Final polish with controlled loudness for digital platforms.
€68 · per track
- 05
Podcast recording
Table setup for two to four voices, monitoring included.
€78 · per hour
From enquiry to session
- 01
Your message
Via contact, 020-737 4821 or [email protected]: project type, dates and any references.
- 02
Quote
Within 2 working days: proposed slot and written price incl. VAT.
- 03
Confirmation
After you accept and pay the 30% deposit, the session is firm. See terms and conditions.
- 04
Delivery
You receive working files; we keep sessions for 12 months. See stems and formats.
Warehouse studio by the canals
The 42 m² live room fits a drum kit, bass and guitar amps, with 2 iso booths for vocals. The 18 m² control room is tuned for honest monitoring during tracking and mix.
We are in Haarlemmerbuurt, a short walk from tram and bus. Hours: Closed Monday. Tuesday through Friday 10:00–22:00, Saturday 11:00–18:00. Sunday by appointment only.
- Dedicated vocal booth beside the live room
- Engineer on every booked session
- Mix and mastering include 2 revision rounds
Rates incl. VAT
On services every unit is listed excl. and incl. 21% VAT. Example: Vocal recording from €95 per hour.
- Vocal recording €95 · per hour
- Band recording €125 · per hour (studio + engineer)
- Mixing €185 · per track
- Mastering €68 · per track
- Podcast recording €78 · per hour
30% deposit on booking. Free reschedule or cancel up to 5 days before the session; see terms. B2B invoices: payment within 14 days.
Guides
Practical articles on prep, budgets and rights — written by the Amsterdam team.
Vocal prep · 4 min read
Prepare for your vocal session
A strong take starts at home. Thinking ahead by a few days helps you use booth time well — and get value from €95 at Soapwoodcoreco in Amsterdam.
Mix costs · 5 min read
Mix budget: what to plan for
A mix is not only a line on a price list: track count, edits and references drive time. Here is how our mixing rates in Amsterdam work in practice.
Stem export · 5 min read
Delivering stems and file formats
Mixing starts with tidy files. Fixed export and naming rules prevent conversion mistakes and hours of housekeeping in our mix sessions in Amsterdam.
Quick answers
Four common questions; the full list is on FAQ.
How fast do you reply?
Usually within 2 working days with a slot and written quote. Urgent: call 020-737 4821.
Are prices incl. VAT?
Yes. Quotes and the site show 21% VAT. Services also lists excl. VAT amounts.
What does an hour of vocals cost?
€95 per hour incl. VAT, engineer included. Half-day and per-track rates on vocal recording.
How long do you keep sessions?
12 months after the last activity. Back up yourself; see privacy policy for retention.
Can we record a full band?
Yes, up to 6 people in the live room. Rates on band recording; book via contact.
Recording in Amsterdam?
Let's plan your session
Tell us what you need: within 2 working days we reply with a slot and a written quote, no obligation.