Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Please see our Booking page for an overview of our plans, then get in touch with your preferred plan, date, and time via our contact form. Our staff will follow up to confirm your booking.

For details on pricing and plans, please see our Pricing & Plans page. We also accept reservations by email. Feel free to reach out via our contact form.

Please get in touch with your preferred date and time via our contact form for details.

Yes, changes and cancellations are possible. However, a cancellation fee may apply in accordance with our cancellation policy. Please see our Terms of Use & Cancellation Policy page for details.

For change or cancellation requests, please contact us as soon as possible via our contact form.

After you submit a booking request via our contact form, our staff will review it and confirm your reservation if the requested slot is available. We typically respond within 1-2 business days.

Once your booking is confirmed, please pay the applicable fee before your session date.

Same-day bookings may be accommodated depending on availability. Please contact us via our contact form. Note that even for same-day bookings, a cancellation fee will apply once the reservation is confirmed.

Payment methods differ for individuals and corporate clients:

• Individuals: Pay in cash or by bank transfer by the day of your session
• Corporate clients: Monthly billing (end-of-month close, payment the following month) is available

*We currently do not accept credit cards or mobile payment services. For details on pricing plans, please see our Pricing & Plans page.

If you're interested in corporate use, please contact us via our contact form.

The extension fee is ¥12,000/hour (excluding the Full-Day Lockout plan).

If you'd like to extend your session, please let our staff know during your visit.

Please note that extensions may not be possible if another booking follows yours. For details on each plan, please see our Pricing & Plans page.

Yes, all prices listed in our pricing table are exclusive of tax. Consumption tax will be added separately. Your total payment will be the listed price plus consumption tax.

Our studio is equipped with a wide range of world-class gear. You can find our main equipment on the Equipment List (EQUIPMENT LIST) page.

Highlights include the SSL ORIGIN console, NEUMANN KH 420 G monitor speakers, vintage microphones such as the SONY C-800G and TELEFUNKEN U47, the AMS Neve 1073DPA, and the TUBE-TECH CL 1B, among others. To use this equipment in person, please book through our recording studio booking page.

In principle, you or your accompanying engineer will operate the equipment.

If you're not confident operating the gear, or would like the session to run more smoothly, you can request a studio engineer for recording progression and equipment operation. Feel free to ask us about this.

Yes, you're welcome to bring and use your own equipment. That said, we recommend consulting with us in advance regarding connections and compatibility.

Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any malfunction or damage to equipment you bring in.

In the unlikely event that equipment malfunctions, we will do our best to provide a substitute so your recording can continue. Please note, however, that some equipment may become unavailable.

If a malfunction makes it difficult to continue providing service, we will discuss rescheduling or cancellation options with you.

You can view our equipment list on the EQUIPMENT LIST page, organized by category.

If you have questions about specific equipment, please contact us.

Here's the typical flow for first-time users:

1. Choose a plan: Select your preferred plan from our pricing plans
2. Request a booking: See our Booking page, then reach out via our contact form
3. Arrive at the studio: Come to the studio on your confirmed date and time (nearest station: "Awaza" on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line, about 3 minutes on foot from Exit 2)
4. Recording: Freely use our high-end gear and vintage microphones to pursue the exact sound you're after
5. Data handoff: Take your recorded files home by copying them onto your own USB drive or external HDD/SSD
6. Payment & wrap-up: Pay the applicable fee to complete your session

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

A resident staff member is available for setup, attendance, and basic support. If you'd like recording progression or equipment operation handled for you, you can request a studio engineer (an additional fee applies).

We can also introduce partner engineers or specialist engineers if you'd like. Feel free to contact us.

We provide your recorded data in the following ways:

• USB drive: Copy your data onto your own USB drive
• External HDD/SSD: Copy your data onto your own external HDD or SSD
• Cloud storage: Upload to cloud storage is also available on request (please consult with us)

If you have any preferences regarding data or file formats, please let us know in advance.

Yes, you can extend your session. If you'd like to extend, please let our staff know during your visit. An additional fee will apply based on the extension time.

Please note that extensions may not be possible if another booking follows yours.

Yes, multiple people can use the studio together. We accommodate sessions with multiple vocalists or chorus recordings, among others.

However, the studio has limited capacity, so if you're planning to bring a large group, please contact us in advance.

Yes, you're welcome to bring your own instruments or microphones. We accommodate recording of guitar, bass, keyboard, and other instruments, and you can also use your own microphones.

The nearest station is "Awaza" on the Osaka Metro Chuo/Sennichimae Lines, about 3 minutes on foot from Exit 2.

For detailed access information, please see our STUDIO & ACCESS page.

If arriving by car, please use a nearby paid parking lot. Feel free to contact us for information on nearby paid parking options.

Our studio includes the following facilities:

• Control Room: The heart of the studio, equipped with world-class gear including the SSL ORIGIN
• Vocal Booth: A tightly-damped space optimized for vocals and acoustic instruments
• Instrument Floor: A live space dedicated to electronic instruments such as electric pianos and analog synthesizers

For more details, please see our STUDIO & ACCESS page.

Yes, there's a rest area inside the studio, which you can use during longer recording sessions.

Bringing your own food and drinks is also allowed, so feel free to make use of it.

The following actions are prohibited:

• Smoking in the Control Room, Vocal Booth, or Instrument Floor
• Unauthorized operation, damage, or soiling of equipment and facilities
• Removing equipment or facilities without authorization
• Causing trouble for other users or staff
• Any activity that violates the law

For details, please see our Terms of Use.

If any trouble occurs during your session, please let our staff know right away. We'll do our best to respond as quickly as possible.

If you experience equipment malfunctions, issues with your recorded data, or have any other questions, please don't hesitate to speak with our staff.

Yes, you're welcome to bring food and drinks. However, please avoid eating and drinking near the equipment, and use the rest area instead.

Please take great care to avoid spilling liquids near the equipment.

Smoking is prohibited in the Control Room, Vocal Booth, and Instrument Floor. However, smoking is allowed in the rest area. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Yes, minors are welcome to use the studio. However, guardian consent is required for anyone under 18. We may ask you to submit a signed parental/guardian consent form at the time of booking or on the day of your session.

For details, please contact us in advance.