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Frequently asked questions

Grouped short answers. Contractual detail is in our terms; personal data in the privacy policy. Updated 19 October 2026; rates include 10% tax; host さくらインターネット株式会社.

Booking and payment

How does booking work?

Send use case and dates via contact. Within 2 business days you get a slot proposal and written quote. The booking is firm after you accept and pay the 30% deposit—see terms.

Which payment methods do you accept?

Bank transfer for deposit and balance, and card payment at the studio on session day. Business clients may use 30-day terms per terms.

When can I cancel or move a date for free?

Until 7 days before the session, cancellation or rescheduling is free. Later rules and deposit treatment are in terms.

What is not included in a quote?

Travel, accommodation, hired musicians, gear rental and rush overtime are quoted separately. If scope grows during a session we agree before continuing.

No reply to my form—what now?

You should hear from us within 2 business days after the auto-acknowledgement. Check spam, then call 03-6455-8820 or write [email protected] so we can resend.

On session day

How early should I arrive?

First visit: about 15 minutes early; return visits: 5–10 minutes. We need time for setup and level checks. Late arrival does not automatically extend paid time.

What should I bring?

Lyrics, charts, references and—for mix jobs—multitracks on USB or cloud. Vocalists: bring water. See vocal prep guide for a checklist.

How many guests can sit in?

One or two people in the control room is typical; ask ahead for more. Live-room headcount depends on safety and sound.

Can we extend the session?

Yes if the next slot is free. Extra time is billed at the hourly rate on services.

Food and drinks in the studio?

Lidded drinks are fine in the control room. No eating in the live room or booth; please avoid strong-smelling food.

Files and delivery

Which formats do you deliver?

Recording and mixes ship as 24-bit WAV and related formats as needed. Master exports are explained in mastering delivery guide.

How long do you keep session data?

We retain data for 12 months after final delivery, then delete it. Please back up on your side promptly.

How many mix revisions are included?

2 revision rounds are included by default. Major rearrangements or extra songs need a new quote—see mixing.

Can I upload material online?

Yes—send multitracks via shared link or agreed storage before the deadline. We share file-naming rules with your quote.

Physical media delivery?

Default is download or cloud handoff. SSD or courier delivery is possible if arranged in advance (media and shipping extra).

Rights and usage

Who owns the recordings?

After full payment, usage rights for the commissioned work sit with you under our terms and any individual agreement.

Commercial podcast use?

We confirm platform, territory and edit rights up front. Read podcast rights guide and podcast production.

Do I need to credit the engineer?

Credit is optional. Tell us at quoting if you want a name on releases—or prefer it omitted.

Do you use client audio to train AI?

We do not use your recordings to train AI models. Voice cloning or similar uses need separate written consent.

May valvularcloudco use my session as a sample?

Only with your written permission before or at delivery. We do not publish client audio without approval.

Rates and studio

Do listed prices include tax?

Standard rates on the site include 10% consumption tax. Services shows ex-VAT and incl-VAT columns.

What is the hourly voice rate?

Voice recording is ¥8,800 incl. VAT per hour. Blocks are on the voice page.

Open on Sundays or holidays?

No. Our opening hours are Monday–Friday 11:00–22:00, Saturday 10:00–20:00. Closed Sundays and public holidays. We work by appointment; check contact before you travel.

Where are you located?

道玄坂1-24-8 valvularcloudco B1F, 150-0043 Tokyo. 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. Map link on contact.

Minimum age?

Visitors must be 18 or older. Younger clients need a guardian to book, pay and sign consent—see privacy policy.

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.

Request a quote 03-6455-8820