Guides
Whether you are booking your first booth session or planning a podcast season, these articles collect what we explain most often before the red light goes on. Rates and cancellation rules follow our services hub and terms; for project-specific questions, use contact and expect a reply within about 2 business days.
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.
Usage rights · 5 min read
Podcast rights and usage
Recording and editing (from ¥13,200 two-hour blocks to ¥33,000 per episode) goes smoother when everyone knows who may publish what. This article is general information, not legal advice for your show.
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