Band recording
Track drums, guitars and bass together in our 42 m² live room, with amp isolation and a separate booth when you want clean vocals.
Band sessions hinge on timing, spill control and a layout that matches your lineup — not a one-size-fits-all template. At Soredialhub on Haarlemmerweg in Amsterdam you get a mid-size live room plus control room and vocal booth (9 m²), so you can play live and overdub without changing location.
The service targets rock, indie, funk, jazz and pop groups capturing demos, EP tracks or album takes with an engineer on deck. Up to 6 musicians at once is realistic after we discuss monitoring and mic plans. Align schedule and budget through contact; cost splitting ideas sit in plan band recording budget.
Process
Planning
Send setlist, tempos, references and a rough stage plot. We hold time, confirm pricing and a 40% deposit within 2 business days.
Load-in
Position drums, amps on isolation pads, DIs and mics to plan. Soundcheck with individual headphone mixes.
Tracking
Live passes or instrument-by-instrument basics. Punch-ins where needed; engineer watches phase and balance between rooms.
Export
Multichannel WAV per song at 24-bit/48 kHz plus rough stereo mix. Archive 24 months; mix and master booked separately.
Live room layout
The live room is about 42 m² — enough for a drum kit, two amps and standing players, small enough to manage bleed. Guitar and bass amps sit on pads or partial isolation so drums do not flood every mic at once.
The site has 3 rooms overall: live room, control room and vocal booth. After a live bed you can cut vocals or solos in the booth without moving gear. That saves hours on tight song lists.
Drums, guitars and bass
Drums get overheads and close mics on snare, kick and toms depending on genre — more room for jazz, tighter close mics for rock. Guitars are captured with cabinet mics plus DI so mixing keeps options open. Bass runs DI with an optional amp in the room.
Bring your snare or cymbals if they define your tone; full drum rental is not part of the base rate. Fresh heads and tuning before the session shorten setup.
Live together or overdubs
Many bands track rhythm live and add vocals or solos in the booth later. Others want everything in one pass when monitoring and spill allow. We agree upfront which approach fits your tempo and studio experience.
Clicks and guide parts are welcome; supply WAV exports with clear start points. If you only cut bass and drums live and add guitars at home, book fewer room hours and reserve time for import and sync in the control room.
Monitoring and talkback
Each player gets a separate headphone mix. Too much click in the drum mix or too little bass for the guitarist gets fixed in soundcheck — not mid-take. Talkback and hand signals stay open between passes.
Producers or friends may listen in the control room; keep visitor count modest so the engineer can watch all lanes. Large entourages mean more breaks or a shorter list.
Deliverables per song
The per-song rate €520 covers basic setup and tracking for one song within agreed time — handy for a single without booking a full day. Multiple songs often fit the day rate €890 (8 hours) or hourly €125 when you want flexibility.
Each song ships as multitrack WAV plus a stereo rough mix for feedback. File naming follows a fixed pattern (song_instrument_take) so deliver stems for mixing stays easy if you mix externally.
Rates incl. VAT
Prices include 21% VAT and an engineer for booked time. Net for businesses: hour €103.31, day €735.54, per song €429.75.
| Format | Incl. VAT | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Hour incl. engineer | €125 | Soundcheck plus 1–2 songs if you play tight |
| Day (8 hours) | €890 | EP block or album day with several songs |
| Per song (basic setup) | €520 | Single with standard mic layout |
Deposit 40%, free reschedule up to 7 days ahead. Details in terms and conditions; questions via phone or email.
Not included
Mixing, mastering, heavy editing of individual instruments after the session, backline rental beyond standard cables and DIs, and travel for session players sit outside Band recording. Songs needing more overdubs than booked time allow require extra hours or a follow-up day.
Recording tweaks stay within the session; mix revisions follow the mix deal with up to 2 rounds. We are not a label — release, promo and rights stay with you or your distributor.
Prep and getting here
Rehearse the setlist to tempo, bring fresh strings and sticks, and send a rough floor plan ahead. Food nearby is a short walk; no alcohol during tracking hours and smoking outside only.
Address: Haarlemmerweg 71, 1014 BD Amsterdam. From Amsterdam Centraal it is about a 12-minute walk via Haarlemmerdijk and Haarlemmerweg. Bus 22 (stop Haarlemmerweg) is a few minutes away on foot. On-street bike parking and charging points; no private parking. Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00–19:00, Saturday 11:00–17:00. Closed Sunday. Sessions outside these hours by arrangement.. After tracking you can book mixing in-house or externally; streaming loudness notes live in loudness targets for streaming masters. General questions: FAQ and all services.
Included
- Recording engineer for booked hours
- Mic and DI setup for a standard rock/pop band
- Individual headphone mixes
- Multitrack WAV 24-bit/48 kHz per song
- Stereo rough mix per song
- Session backup for 24 months
- Use of live room, control room and booth
Frequently asked questions
How many songs fit in one day?
It depends on arrangement complexity and takes per song. Tight bands often finish three to five songs in eight hours; first-time studio groups plan two to three. We help estimate via contact.
Can we bring our own amps and drums?
Yes — your backline sounds most like you. Flag heavy items so we reserve load-in time. Standard cables and DIs are included; unusual routing is agreed upfront.
Is there a player limit?
Up to 6 musicians in the room is our default. More than six needs a custom plan or overdub strategy.
Can we mix right after tracking?
If control-room time is free we schedule mixing separately — often on other days so you can rest. Stems are ready to export immediately.
What happens to our files?
Download after the session; we keep files 24 months on secured storage via TransIP B.V.. Maintain your own backups. Extended storage on request through contact.
Other services
Vocal recording
Singing, rap and spoken word in a treated booth with engineer support.
€95 · per hour incl. engineer
Mixing
Balance, space and dynamics from your multitrack; revision rounds as agreed.
€185 · per song (up to 48 tracks)
Mastering
Final polish for streaming and download with controlled loudness.
€75 · per stereo song
Podcast & voice-over
Two speakers, headphone monitoring and basic editing in one session.
€85 · per hour incl. engineer
Recording in Amsterdam?
Plan your next session
Tell us what you want to capture: within 2 working days you receive a slot proposal and a written quote, with no obligation.