Recording studio · Amsterdam-West
Sound that fits the song
From lead vocals to band takes, mix and master: engineers, booths and a 28 m² live room at Columbusplein 26. Rates are published openly; every session gets a written price upfront.
How we work on Columbusplein
At Resourceworks we record singers, rappers, bands, podcasters and voice talent — and we mix and master material you have already captured. We start by listening: what the track should do, which references help, how much time you have.
Then we propose a block with engineer and room included. After agreement you secure the date with a 40% deposit; cancellation is free up to 7 days before the session. Questions on files or rights? See the guides and FAQ.
- 3 rooms: live room, control room and booths
- 28 m² live room for drums and amps
- 32 input channels to the DAW
- 2019 on Columbusplein since
Services under one roof
Six lines — from vocals and band recording to mixing, mastering, podcast and voice-over to picture. Each page covers workflow, what is included and rates.
Vocal and speech recording
Isolation booth, pop filter and take coaching for vocals, rap and voice-over.
€95 · per hour (incl. VAT)
Band and session recording
Live room for drums and amps, plus booths for bass, guitar and keys.
€120 · per hour (incl. VAT)
Mixing
Balance, space and dynamics across stems; revision rounds by agreement.
€280 · per track
Mastering
Final level and sequence for streaming, vinyl or broadcast.
€65 · per track
Podcast recording
Table setup for two to four voices, with room for remote guests.
€75 · per hour (incl. VAT)
Voice-over and audiovisual
Sync to picture, cue sheets and exports for editing.
€110 · per studio hour
From enquiry to files
Enquiry
Via contact send genre, length, references and preferred dates. We reply within 2 working days.
Proposal
You receive a proposed date, block and price based on our published rates on services.
Booking
After agreement you pay a 40% deposit; the balance follows the terms.
Session and delivery
You work with an engineer in the studio; raw sessions are kept 24 months. Mix projects include up to 2 revision rounds unless agreed otherwise.
Studio since 2019 in Amsterdam-West
Our facility has 2 isolation booths beside the live room, with sight lines from the control room where 4 monitor pairs are set up. Up to 6 musicians at once in the live room — enough for a compact band or session players.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:00–22:00, Saturday 10:00–18:00. Closed on Sunday.. Directions and trams: The studio address is on Columbusplein in Amsterdam-West. Trams 13 and 14 stop at Columbusplein; from there it is about a three-minute walk. By bike you can use the racks along the square in front of the entrance. More on the team and rooms on about us.
- Engineer present during booked studio hours
- Individual headphone mixes
- Session archive 24 months per policy
Rates including VAT
All consumer prices on the site include 21% VAT. Business invoices with 14 days payment term are available after approval.
- Vocal and speech recording €95 · per hour (incl. VAT)
- Band and session recording €120 · per hour (incl. VAT)
- Mixing €280 · per track
- Mastering €65 · per track
- Podcast recording €75 · per hour (incl. VAT)
- Voice-over and audiovisual €110 · per studio hour
Example: vocals from €95 per hour; band from €120. Full tables are on services and each service page. Terms: terms and conditions.
Amsterdam-West
The studio address is on Columbusplein in Amsterdam-West. Trams 13 and 14 stop at Columbusplein; from there it is about a three-minute walk. By bike you can use the racks along the square in front of the entrance.
Guides
Four guides on preparation, budget, file formats and rights — aligned with our services and rates.
Preparation · 4 min read
Getting your voice ready for a vocal or speech session
A strong take starts at home, not only at the pop filter. This guide is for artists booking vocal and speech recording with us: singing, rap, voice-over or narration in one of our 2 isolation booths.
Band budget · 5 min read
Planning a budget for band and session recording
Bands in Amsterdam and beyond mostly ask: how many days do we need and what does it cost including VAT? This guide links scheduling to rates for band and session recording at Resourceworks on Columbusplein.
Mix files · 5 min read
File formats and stems for a mixing session
Mixing does not start at the first fader — it starts with how you export. This guide covers what we need for mixing at Resourceworks: lossless audio, clear names and references that match your intent.
Questions before you book
Short answers; detail lives in the FAQ.
How do I reserve studio time?
Use the contact form, call 020 - 707 4829 or email [email protected]. We confirm within 2 working days with a date and price. After agreement and a 40% deposit the block is firm.
Do prices include VAT?
Yes. Amounts shown include 21% VAT. On services you also see ex-VAT columns.
What if I need to reschedule?
Up to 7 days before the session you can move or cancel free of charge. Later rules apply per the terms.
What format will I receive?
By default 24-bit WAV, 48 kHz or your project rate. Delivery via download; see the formats guide and FAQ on delivery.
From what age can I record?
Minimum age in the studio is 16. Under-18s should bring an adult; details in FAQ.
Project in Amsterdam?
Tell us about your next session
Describe your plan: we reply within 2 working days with a slot proposal and a written quote, with no obligation.