Recording studio · Amsterdam Noord
Sound with room by the water
Lead vocals, bands, mixes, masters and podcast tables in a compact studio on Danzigerkade. Rates are on the site and every session gets a written quote before you pay.
What you can do here
Claviforge has been a base for artists, producers and podcasters since 2019 — record, mix and listen under one roof, with the same engineers rather than a rotating roster.
Describe your project via contact or phone; we reply within 2 business days with a slot and price. After you accept and pay a 30% deposit, the date is firm. Service pages and guides go deeper.
- 3 rooms: live room, control room and booth corridor
- 42 m² live room for bands and the podcast table
- 2 iso booths for vocals and instruments
- 18 mics in the locker, chosen per session
- 30% deposit on confirmation, balance on session day
Five services, one address
Each service has its own page with workflow, what is included and FAQs. The full rate grid is on services.
01Vocal and instrument recording
Lead vocals, backing vocals and acoustic instruments in iso booths and the live room.
€95 · per hour
02Mixing
Balance, dynamics and space for singles and EPs from your stems or session files.
€185 · per track
03Podcast recording
Conversations with two to four voices, monitoring and basic editing for release.
€78 · per hour
04Mastering
Final polish for streaming and download with controlled loudness and delivery formats.
€98 · per track
05Rehearsal room
Live room with PA, drum kit and backline for band rehearsals and try-outs.
€48 · per hour
From enquiry to session
Your message
Form, [email protected] or 020 244 1836: service, length, genre and possible dates.
Quote
Within 2 business days: proposed date, engineer and amount incl. VAT.
Confirmation
Accept the quote and pay 30% deposit; see terms and conditions.
Session and files
Work in the studio or send stems; we keep sessions for 24 months.
On the waterfront, not on a shopping street
The studio is at Danzigerkade 78 in Amsterdam-Noord, with cyclists passing along the quay. From Amsterdam Centraal, take metro line 52 (North/South) towards Noord and get off at Noorderpark. Walk about 8 minutes west along Danzigerkade; the studio is at number 78 on the waterfront. By bike from Centraal it is roughly 15 minutes via the IJ Tunnel.
Inside: a 42 m² live room, two booths and a control room with a 32-channel desk. Up to 6 guests at once in the recording zones — enough for small bands and podcast panels.
- Team of three: recording, mix and studio management
- Open Tue–Fri 10–20, Sat 11–18; closed Monday and Sunday
- More about the rooms on <a href="/en/about.html">about us</a>
Site prices include VAT
Example: one hour of Vocal and instrument recording is €95; a podcast episode €295. Half-day, EP and rehearsal bundles sit on the service pages.
- Vocal and instrument recording €95 · per hour
- Mixing €185 · per track
- Podcast recording €78 · per hour
- Mastering €98 · per track
- Rehearsal room €48 · per hour
All amounts are consumer prices with 21% VAT. Business clients with a VAT ID also see net amounts on invoices. Full grid: services. Cancellation more than 7 days ahead is free under terms and conditions.
Guides
Practical notes on vocal prep, mix budgets, podcast formats and rights after mastering — written by the team and tied to the services.
Prepare your voice for a recording session
A steady voice starts days before you step into the booth. This guide covers what to bring, how to reach us in Amsterdam Noord, and what to expect from vocal and instrument recording.
Mixing budget: what to plan for
Mixing is bespoke work, but you can still estimate singles, EPs and stem projects. This guide links our mixing service to published rates, VAT and revision rules.
Podcast audio formats from session to upload
Table talk with two to four mics needs different choices than a solo monologue. This guide explains what we deliver after podcast recording and how files fit hosts in the Netherlands and abroad.
Short answers, more in the FAQ
Four common questions; the rest is on FAQ.
How do I book a session?
Use contact, email or phone. We send a quote within 2 business days. After acceptance and a 30% deposit, the date is firm.
Do prices include VAT?
Yes. Site prices include 21% VAT, for example €185 per mix track. Services also shows ex-VAT columns.
How long do you keep my session?
24 months after the last recording day, then we delete working files. See privacy policy.
Can I reschedule?
More than 7 days ahead is free; closer dates follow terms and conditions.
A project in Amsterdam?
Let us plan your session
Describe your project briefly: within 2 business days you receive a proposed slot and a written quote, with no obligation.