Shibuya · Dogenzaka · recording studio
Urban sessions built around your intent
Vocals, narration, band rehearsals, mixing, mastering and podcast workflows—with an engineer in the room, public pricing and a written quote before you commit.
How we work at valvularcloudco
We support projects from capture through delivery-ready files—not just “record and leave”. A 42 m² live room, 12 m² booth and a 32-input hybrid setup let us adapt to sung and spoken material alike.
For a first enquiry, tell us the use case, track count, references and deadline via contact. We reply within 2 business days with a slot and quote. Full conditions sit in our terms and FAQ.
- 3rooms: live, booth, control
- 42 m²live room floor area
- 32analog input channels
- 30%deposit at booking; balance on session day
Services
Five menus, each with process, inclusions, rates and FAQs. See all rates for amounts excl. and incl. VAT.
Voice recording
Engineer-led vocal, narration and spoken-word sessions in an isolated booth.
¥8,800 · per hour (incl. VAT)
Mixing
Balance multitrack material and deliver stems ready for streaming or physical release.
¥22,000 · per song (incl. VAT)
Mastering
Finalize loudness and tone, then export formats suited to each distribution platform.
¥13,200 · per song (incl. VAT)
Podcast production
Recording through edit and noise cleanup with a workflow tuned for spoken word.
¥7,700 · per hour (incl. VAT)
Rehearsal recording
Capture band or ensemble rehearsals in the live room for reference sharing.
¥6,600 · per hour (incl. VAT)
From enquiry to files
Enquiry
Use the form, 03-6455-8820 or [email protected] with a short brief and preferred dates.
Quote
Within 2 business days you receive a slot proposal and written quote from the engineer.
Confirmation
Accept the quote and pay the 30% deposit to hold the calendar.
Session
Setup, recording and first delivery on the day. Session data is kept 12 months, then deleted.
In Shibuya since 2019
Founded in 2019, valvularcloudco sits in a basement studio on Dogenzaka, 渋谷区. 森田 健司 leads sessions alongside a mixing engineer and studio manager through booking and delivery.
The studio page covers rooms, team and directions: About 8 minutes on foot from Shibuya Station (Hachiko Exit) via JR, Tokyo Metro, Tokyu and Keio lines. Walk up Dogenzaka to 1-24-8 and take the elevator to basement level 1.
- 8 headphone sets for sessions
- 4 nearfield monitor paths for checks
- Hours: Mon–Fri 11–22 / Sat 10–20 — closed Sundays and public holidays
Published rates incl. VAT
Examples: Voice recording from ¥8,800 per hour; Mixing from ¥22,000 per song. Pack prices are on each service page.
- Voice recording¥8,800 · per hour (incl. VAT)
- Mixing¥22,000 · per song (incl. VAT)
- Mastering¥13,200 · per song (incl. VAT)
- Podcast production¥7,700 · per hour (incl. VAT)
- Rehearsal recording¥6,600 · per hour (incl. VAT)
Prices include 10% consumption tax. Ex-VAT amounts are in the services table. Free cancellation until 7 days before the session (terms).
Studio guides
Practical notes on vocal prep, mix budgets, master formats and podcast rights live in our guide hub.
Session prep · 5 min read
Vocal session preparation
Engineer-led Voice recording in our isolation booth (about 12 sqm) starts at ¥8,800 per hour. Half of a smooth session happens before you reach Dogenzaka: rest, organised files, and a clear goal for the block. This guide is practical studio advice, not medical instruction.
Budget planning · 5 min read
Mixing budget guide
Mix time depends more on how clean your multitracks are than on genre alone. Published valvularcloudco rates start at ¥22,000 per song incl. VAT, with a five-song pack at ¥88,000 and hourly work at ¥11,000. Use this page to scope a quote before you upload stems.
Delivery specs · 5 min read
Mastering delivery formats
Mastering finalises stereo mixes for streaming platforms and physical manufacturing. Rates run from ¥13,200 per song through ¥55,000 for five titles and ¥99,000 for ten, all incl. VAT. Agree formats early so labels and aggregators in Japan receive consistent files.
Before you visit
Short answers to common questions. See the full FAQ for detail.
How do I book?
Send use case and dates through the contact form. We reply within 2 business days; the slot is firm after you accept the quote and pay the 30% deposit.
Do prices include tax?
Yes—amounts on the site include 10% consumption tax. The services page shows both ex-VAT and incl-VAT columns.
When can I cancel for free?
Reschedule or cancel at no fee until 7 days before the session. Later rules are in our terms.
What delivery formats do you use?
We hand off WAV and related formats depending on the job. Master exports are explained in the mastering delivery guide.
Can minors book?
Visitors must be at least 18. Under that age, a guardian books, pays and provides written consent.
Recording in Shibuya?
Tell us about your project
Share the use case, track count and preferred dates. We reply within 2 business days with a slot proposal and a written quote.