Recording studio · Amsterdam-West
Record, mix and master on Overtoom
Two iso booths, a 45 m² live room and a control room where you hear what you will take home. Rates are online; every session gets a written quote before you pay.

What we do here
At Fractaltrail the focus is clean takes and mixes that translate outside the studio. Singers, producers, podcasters and bands work with dedicated engineers on vocal recording, stereo mixing, mastering or a podcast table setup.
We work by appointment Tue–Sat 10:00–22:00. Describe your project via contact or phone; within 2 working days we send a date and price proposal. After agreement and deposit your slot is confirmed.
- 3rooms: live room, control room and booth area
- 2isolated vocal booths
- 18microphones available in the studio
- 2018active in Amsterdam-West since
- 2revision rounds included on mix and master
Four services, one address
Each service has its own page with process, inclusions and FAQ. From vocal recording to podcast recording.

Vocal recording
Lead and backing vocals in an isolated booth with an engineer.
€98 · per hour

Stereo mixing
Balance, space and dynamics to finish your track.
€295 · per track

Mastering
Final loudness and translation for streaming and vinyl.
€125 · per track

Podcast recording
Table setup for two to four voices, basic edit included.
€112 · per hour
From enquiry to session
Enquiry
Form, [email protected] or 020 737 0294: share genre, track count and preferred dates.
Quote
Within 2 working days: slot, duration and total incl. VAT in writing.
Confirmation
After acceptance you pay a 30 % deposit; the balance follows our terms.
Session and archive
You leave with agreed files; raw sessions are kept 24 months.
Overtoom studio since 2018
The live room (45 m²) fits a small band; each booth (12 m²) keeps vocals dry without a boxy sound. Up to 6 people at once, each with a headphone mix.
More on rooms, team and access on about us. Address: Overtoom 376A, 1054 JT Amsterdam.
- Engineer present on every recording session
- Line of sight between control room and live room
- Tram 1 and 7 within walking distance — see directions


Process
Recording studio in Amsterdam-West: vocals, stereo mix, mastering and podcast. Three rooms, published rates, Monday closed except pick-ups by appointment. Tue–Sat 10:00–22:00.
Rates incl. 21 % VAT
Examples: vocal hour €98, podcast half-day €399, mastering per track €125. Full table on services.
- Vocal recording€98 · per hour
- Stereo mixing€295 · per track
- Mastering€125 · per track
- Podcast recording€112 · per hour
Prices include VAT unless stated otherwise. 30 % deposit on booking. Cancel free up to 7 days before the session — see terms and conditions and FAQ.
Guides
Practical notes on session prep, mix budgets, delivery formats and release rights.

Before the booth · 4 min read
Prepare your session
Vocal time in our booth at Overtoom 376A goes faster when lyrics, tempo, and expectations are settled before you walk in. This guide is for artists recording at Fractaltrail in Amsterdam for the first time or returning after a break.

Cost & revisions · 4 min read
Estimate a realistic mix budget
A stereo mix is more than an hour at the faders: editing, balance, and feedback rounds add up. This guide helps you budget Stereo mixing at Fractaltrail in Amsterdam using our fixed rates and revision rules.

Export & loudness · 4 min read
Delivery formats for streaming
After mix and Mastering you want one file set that translates everywhere. This guide explains what Fractaltrail in Amsterdam delivers by default, how loudness works for Spotify and similar services, and what to check before upload.

Amsterdam-West
Tram 1 and 7 stop Overtoom (Hoofddorpweg), 3 minutes’ walk to Overtoom 376A. Bike parking in front; on-street parking with permit or Q-Park Baarsjes 600 m away.
Questions before you book
Short answers; detail is in the FAQ.
How fast do you reply to an enquiry?
Within 2 working days with date, duration and price. If you hear nothing, call 020 737 0294.
What does a vocal hour cost?
The hourly rate is €98 incl. VAT with engineer and booth. A four-hour block is €349.
How many revisions on mix and master?
2 feedback rounds are included; extra mix revision time is €88 per hour.
Do you keep my session files?
Yes, for 24 months on our systems. After that we delete them; keep your own backups.
Can I cancel for free?
Up to 7 days before the session at no charge. Later rules apply — see our terms.
Project in Amsterdam?
Plan your session at Fractaltrail
Tell us briefly what you want to record or have mixed. Within 2 working days you receive a slot proposal and a written quote.