How pricing works
Mix rates: €280 per track, €85 per studio hour, or €890 for an EP up to six tracks (all incl. 20% VAT). A straightforward song often fits the per-track rate; dense live material may suit hourly or EP pricing.
Net for business clients: €233.33 per track. B2B payment term: 14 days after invoice. Booking deposit: 30% — see Terms and conditions. Ballpark quote: Contact with a track list and reference.
Decide before upload
Define target sound with one or two references (streaming links for direction; we mix your song, not clone theirs). Note tempo, key, and structure markers. If vocals are already comped, flag the main playlist.
Decide if you need stem-ready exports — part of our mix offering. For mastering next, read Choose mastering delivery formats.
Exporting stems — technical baseline
Export WAV or AIFF, 24-bit, one sample rate throughout (44.1 or 48 kHz — don’t mix rates). Avoid limiters or heavy bus processing on individual tracks unless intentional. All files start at the same zero point (bar 1, beat 1).
Mono sources as mono, stereo pads as stereo. Include quiet noise beds rather than cutting “silence” and creating gaps. Unsure before export? Email [email protected].
Naming and folders
Consistent names save hours: Song_Instrument_Role, e.g. NightDrive_Vox_Lead, NightDrive_Drum_Kick. Avoid characters that break archives. One folder per song plus an optional rough MP3 for communication.
| Item | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Format | WAV/AIFF, 24-bit |
| Headroom | Peaks below −6 dBFS per track |
| Stems | Drums, bass, keys, guitars, vocals separate |
| Notes | Text file with BPM and reference |
Planning revisions
2 revision rounds are included — numbered notes (“vocal +0.5 dB in chorus 2”, “less bright hi-hat”) beat vague “more punch”. Gather feedback from one trusted listener, not ten group chats.
Arrangement changes (new parts, major edits) are new scope, not a revision — we agree upfront so the budget stays predictable.
After the first mix, schedule one or two listening passes: here on studio monitors, then at home on your speakers or headphones. Write down differences — often a filter or de-esser tweak is enough, not a full remix.
Time: studio vs remote
€85 covers work in our 3 rooms in Margareten — useful if you want to attend critical listens. Many jobs are hybrid: upload, mix, feedback links, optional on-site approval. Mon–Fri 10–19, Sat by appointment — book by appointment.
Getting here: Take U4 to Pilgramgasse, then walk about 7 minutes via Rechte Wienzeile toward Stapelgasse. Alternatively tram 6 or 18 to Margaretengürtel / Kettenbrückengasse, then a short walk.. If you travel from outside Vienna, one longer block often beats several short trips. Raw material from the live room (42 m²): see Rehearsal recording.
Budget sketches (no extras)
Three songs at ~24 tracks each: three track fees or compare the EP package — €890 may beat three singles. One song with 80 tracks and heavy edits: hourly or custom quote. Mastering separate: €120 per track via Mastering.
Spoken shows differ — see Podcast file formats and loudness. Vocals before the mix: Prepare your voice.
Delivery and archive
You receive the mix as a high-resolution file plus instrumental or TV mix by agreement. Stems grouped as above on request. We keep projects 24 months; maintain your own backups afterward. Transfer privacy: Privacy policy.
Ready? Send an enquiry with song list, track count, and target date — we reply within 2 business days.
