Guides
The explanations we give most often at the console, written down once: prepare your voice, plan a band budget, deliver stems cleanly and understand loudness for streaming. Each guide ties to a Oaklandledger service in Amsterdam. Questions? Contact us or read the FAQ.
Vocal prep · 4 min read
Vocal warm-up and prep before your recording session
A strong take starts days before «rolling». This guide keeps your voice ready for our 7 m² booth and Vocal recording at Oaklandledger in Amsterdam.
Band budget · 5 min read
Band recording budget: planning studio costs in Amsterdam
Recording an EP or demo with four players is more than «a studio day». This guide uses our Band recording rates and helps you decide before heading to Oaklandledger on Bilderdijkstraat.
Mix stems · 5 min read
Delivering stems for mixing: format, folders and common mistakes
Smooth mixing starts with a clear delivery. Whether from a home setup in Utrecht or after tracking with us in Amsterdam, these rules match Mixing at Oaklandledger and save revision rounds.
Master LUFS · 5 min read
Master loudness for streaming: LUFS, peaks and formats
Platforms normalise your track — mastering too hot does not win playlists, it loses punch. How we tune Mastering for streaming and download from our control room in Amsterdam.
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