Recording studio · De Pijp · Amsterdam
Capture the take where the song lives
Vocal booth, live room and control room under one roof. Dedicated engineers, published rates and a written quote before you book.
Clear steps, no surprises
At Peonscale singers, bands, producers and podcast hosts work on singles, EPs and albums. We focus on what you hear: stable tracking, mixes that translate and masters suited to streaming or vinyl.
Every request starts with your goal and timeline. You then get a concrete proposal with price and schedule. See Services and our guides for detail per service.
- 3rooms: live room, booth, control
- 32 m²live room for drums and amps
- 9 m²vocal booth for lead and VO
- 2019active in Amsterdam since
- 6musicians at once in the live room
Five services, one address
From first take to master: each service has its own page with workflow, included time and common questions.
Vocal and spoken-word recording
Isolated booth, coaching and immediate feedback for vocals, rap and voice-over.
€109 · per hour (incl. engineer)
Band and session recording
Live room for drums and amps, plus a booth for overdubs.
€165 · per hour (incl. engineer)
Mixing
Balance, space and dynamics for singles, EPs and albums — in-studio or remote.
€195 · per song (up to 48 tracks)
Mastering
Final loudness, sequencing and delivery for streaming, vinyl or broadcast.
€95 · per song (stereo)
Podcast and interview recording
Two to four speakers, basic edit and export in podcast formats.
€79 · per hour (incl. engineer)
From enquiry to session
- 01
Enquiry
Via contact, phone or email: project, style and possible dates.
- 02
Quote
Within 2 working days: proposed slot and price based on your brief.
- 03
Confirmation
After acceptance and a 30 % deposit the session is firm. See terms and conditions.
- 04
Delivery
You receive working files; we keep sessions for 24 months on our servers.
Compact studio, full workflow
Peonscale opened in 2019 at Van Ostadestraat 184 in De Pijp. The 32 m² live room fits a drum kit and amps; the 9 m² booth is for vocals and spoken word.
The control room offers 32 channels, 12 mic preamps and 2 pairs of nearfield monitors to check mix decisions.
- Engineer included on hourly rates
- Overdubs and band tracking in one location
- Mixing and mastering available remotely
Rates including VAT
Examples: vocals per hour €109, band day €1,195, mix per song €195. The full list is on Services.
- Vocal and spoken-word recording €109 · per hour (incl. engineer)
- Band and session recording €165 · per hour (incl. engineer)
- Mixing €195 · per song (up to 48 tracks)
- Mastering €95 · per song (stereo)
- Podcast and interview recording €79 · per hour (incl. engineer)
All amounts include 21 % VAT. Deposit 30 % on booking. Reschedule or cancel free up to 7 days ahead — details in our terms and FAQ.
Guides
Practical notes on vocal warm-ups, band planning, delivering stems and loudness for streaming.
Vocal prep · 4 min read
Vocal warm-up before your recording session
A strong take starts days before you stand at our microphone. This routine is for singers, rappers and voice-over artists booking vocal and spoken-word recording with us.
Band planning · 4 min read
Plan a band session without wasting hours
Our 32 m² live room and overdub booth suit tight bands and session players. Use this to prepare for band and session recording in Amsterdam.
Stem delivery · 4 min read
Deliver stems and multitracks the right way
Clear delivery saves revision rounds (we include 2 mix feedback rounds). Prepare files for our mixing service, in-studio or remote.
Before your first visit
Short answers; fuller explanations are on FAQ.
How fast do you reply to an enquiry?
We aim to reply within 2 working days with a proposal and written quote. Urgent? Call us and mention your deadline.
What does an hour of vocal recording cost?
The hourly rate for Vocal and spoken-word recording is €109 incl. engineer. Half-day and per-track options are on the vocal page and Services.
How many musicians fit at once?
We work with up to 6 people in the live room. Larger ensembles — contact us first via contact.
How long do you keep my sessions?
Multitracks and project files are kept for 24 months, then deleted unless agreed otherwise. See privacy policy.
Can I mix or master remotely?
Yes. Mixing and Mastering can run partly remote. Deliver stems per our stems guide; 2 revision rounds included.
De Pijp
Peonscale is in De Pijp, about a 6-minute walk from De Pijp metro station (M52). Trams 1, 3 and 7 serve Ceintuurbaan; from the Stadhouderskade stop it is roughly a 4-minute walk. On-street parking is limited; public transport or cycling works best.
Recording in Amsterdam?
Tell us about your session
A short brief is enough: we reply within 2 working days with a slot proposal and a written quote, no obligation.