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Tokyo studio · Remote project enquiries from Finland
Make room for
your next record.
Recording in Tokyo. Mixing and mastering discussed remotely. Tell us what you are making, and we will agree the scope, price and delivery before work begins.
Finnish and English website · Studio visits by appointment in Tokyo
Recording craft, pictured honestly. The licensed photograph is illustrative and does not show our premises.
✓Written quote first✓Bank transfer only✓2 revision rounds for mix & master✓12-month project archive
Five ways to shape a project
From the first take
to the final file.
Choose the part of the process you need. Recording and rehearsal sessions take place in Tokyo; ask about remote mixing, mastering and podcast editing.
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In-studio · Tokyo
Voice recording
Vocals, narration and spoken word, with an engineer and a clearly agreed session plan.
¥8,800per hour
02Remote enquiries
Mixing
A balanced, deliberate mix from organised multitracks, with feedback kept clear and manageable.
¥22,000per song
03Remote enquiries
Mastering
A final perspective on the stereo mix, with delivery formats chosen for the actual release.
¥13,200per song
04Tokyo recording · remote editing by quote
Podcast production
Plan, record and edit a spoken-word programme with clear permissions and an agreed deliverable.
¥7,700per hour
05In-studio · Tokyo
Rehearsal recording
Capture how the group plays together, with a setup designed around the performance.
¥6,600per hour
Published rates are in Japanese yen (JPY). These are not euro prices. The reference on-site rates include Japan’s 10% consumption tax. For remote work from Finland, the written quote confirms applicable taxes, bank charges and the total before acceptance.
No surprises in the small print
A project starts
with a conversation.
Review the quote
We aim to reply within 2 business days. Your written quote sets out the scope, price in JPY, taxes and delivery.
Confirm the booking
Accept the quote and pay the 30% deposit by bank transfer. Card payments are not accepted.
Listen, review, receive
Approve consolidated feedback and receive the agreed files. Mixing and mastering normally include 2 revision rounds.
The people behind the work
A studio in Tokyo.
A direct conversation.
valvularcloudco is operated by 合同会社valvularcloudco in Shibuya, Tokyo. A 42 m² live room, a 12 m² booth and a 32-input recording setup support different kinds of production. Confirm the facilities and availability needed for your session when requesting a quote.
Studio hours are Japan time (JST, UTC+9).
StudioBefore you press record
Better preparation.
Clearer decisions.
Practical notes on vocal preparation, mix handover, master formats and permissions. Production guidance draws on identified professional articles from 2012–2013, with current service terms kept separate.
Production notes
Prepare the voice. Protect the session.
A useful session plan makes room for performance, not last-minute file hunting.
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Production notes
Make the mix quote fit the material.
A well-organised handover lets the quote distinguish preparation from creative mixing.
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Production notes
Send the mix, not a guessing game.
Define the release before preparing the final export.
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Production notes
Clear the rights before the upload.
A clean edit does not automatically clear the right to publish someone’s voice, music or performance.
Read moreWhere is the studio?
In Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. The Finnish version serves Finnish-speaking visitors; it does not indicate a studio in Finland.
How can I pay?
Bank transfer only, in the currency and to the account stated on your written quote. A 30% deposit confirms the booking. We do not accept card payments.
Can I cancel?
The studio booking policy allows free cancellation until 7 days before the session. Later cancellation may forfeit the deposit. Mandatory consumer rights are not limited by this policy.
Can we work remotely?
Send your project brief for mixing, mastering or podcast editing. File delivery, schedule, tax treatment and the final price are confirmed in the quote before a contract is accepted.
Tell us what you hear
What are you
working on?
A short brief is enough to begin. We aim to reply within 2 business days with questions, availability and a written quote.
Request a written quoteServices & rates