Full Band Recording
Drums, bass, guitars and vocals
Everything needed for your band recording
can be planned with us in one place
Band Recording
Crunch Studio is an engineer-assisted band recording studio in Shinagawa, Tokyo.
We can handle your entire band production, from recording live drums, bass, guitars and vocals through editing, mixing and mastering.
From a single song to an EP or full album, we focus on preserving the energy and character of the band.
Not sure how many hours to book, want to record only the drums at the studio and track the rest at home, or need help from recording through mixing? We can help you plan the production as well as handle the session itself.
Experienced Engineer Included
Setup and sound shaping
Recording and take editing
handled by an experienced engineer
From Recording to Final Master
Pitch correction and editing after recording
Mixing and mastering available
Support through final delivery
Recording & Production Services
Live drums and
Band Recording
Drums with bass
or rhythm guitar
simultaneous recording
Vocal & harmony recording
Pitch & timing correction
Mixing
through mastering
full-service production
Rock, pop
metal and more
wide range of genres
Recommended For
Bands who want to
produce a serious
professional-quality release
First-time clients who
want guidance through
the recording process
Bands who want every part
recorded at high quality
Record drums and vocals
at the studio while
track the rest at home
Why Bands Choose
Crunch Studio
A Tight, Clear Recording Environment
Our professionally designed sound isolation and acoustically controlled, dry recording booth make it possible to capture live drums with a tight and clear sound.
High-Quality Recording Gear & Dedicated Power
All equipment runs from a dedicated 200V single-phase power supply.
From microphones and outboard gear to monitoring, the studio is equipped for professional music production.
Experienced Engineer Included
An experienced engineer handles setup, gain staging, monitor adjustments and session flow. We can recommend a recording approach based on your genre, songs and production goals.
One Place for the Entire Production
Beyond recording, we can handle vocal pitch correction, drum timing edits, mixing and mastering, so you can keep the entire production in one place.
Key Equipment
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AKG, Audio-Technica, beyerdynamic, Neumann, Royer Labs, SENNHEISER, Shure
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AMEK, API, BAE Audio, Chandler Limited, Focusrite, Rupert Neve Designs, SSL, Vintech Audio
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UA 1176, LA-2A, Tube-Tech CL1B, Manley Variable Mu, Distressor EL8, dbx 165A
→ See our studio equipment page for the full list.
Genres We Work With
We record a wide range of bands, including rock, pop, metal, punk, blues, Latin and acoustic ensembles.
For loud rock and metal, we can aim for a tight and powerful sound; for pop and acoustic projects, we can focus on preserving vocal and instrumental nuance. The recording approach is tailored to the direction of each song.
Band Recording & Production Samples
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NO REGRETS / PUNISH
Drum, bass and vocal recording; mixing and mastering -
EYE to EYE / SHOW-YA
All parts recorded and mixed at Crunch Studio -
Desire / Mana Diagram
Drum recording, reamping and mixing -
Make it Reach you / Mana Diagram
Drum recording, reamping and mixing
For more details, see our Drum Recording, Vocal Recording, Online Mixing and Online Mastering pages.
Recording Engineer
Yoichiro Ishino
28 years of recording experience and 10 years since founding Crunch Studio.
A sound producer and engineer with experience working with leading musicians in Japan and abroad, and featured in numerous music publications.
Experienced in recording drums, guitars, bass and vocals as well as mixing and mastering full band productions. The goal is to preserve the energy and identity of the performance while shaping a sound that communicates the strength of the song.
Band Recording Rates
(tax included)
First hour / one-hour booking
¥7,200
(engineer included)
From the second hour onward
¥5,800 / hour
(engineer included)
10-hour package
¥55,000
(engineer included)
Your booked time includes load-in, preparation, setup, tuning, recording, data export, load-out and complete teardown.
Extensions are available at ¥3,600 / 30 minutes, subject to availability on the day.
Payment is due on the day of the session. We accept cash, credit cards, electronic money and QR-code payments. A 3.5% processing fee applies to non-cash payments.
Mixing Rates After Recording
These discounted mixing rates apply to material recorded at Crunch Studio. Recording, mixing and mastering can all be booked as one production.
(tax included)
Up to 8 tracks
¥13,500 / song
Up to 16 tracks
¥18,500 / song
Up to 32 tracks
¥23,000 / song
4Up to 8 tracks
¥26,000 / song
Up to 64 tracks
¥30,000 / song
Optional Services
(tax included)
Single-song mastering
+ ¥3,300 / song
Guitar reamping
+ ¥3,300 / song
Vocal editing
+ ¥5,500 and up / song
Stem export / alternate version export
+ ¥3,850 and up
In-studio attended final adjustments
+ ¥3,300 / hour
For multiple songs or combined recording, mixing and mastering projects, we can provide a custom quote based on the scope of the project.
Session Time & Price Examples
Band recording time and cost can vary significantly depending on the genre, performance, how much time the players want to spend refining sounds and takes, the number of songs and the amount of retaking.
The examples below are intended only as typical production scenarios.
Example: Recording One Song in One Day
Example 10-hour package
After the recording session, the engineer completes vocal pitch correction, mixing and mastering on a later date.
Example Price for One Song
From ¥82,300 (tax included)
- 10-hour package: ¥55,000
- Vocal pitch correction: from ¥5,500
- Mixing: from ¥18,500
- Mastering: from ¥3,300
Example: Record Drums & Vocals at the Studio, Track the Rest at Home
Hybrid Production Example for One Song
This approach records drums and vocals at the studio while guitars, bass, keyboards and other parts are recorded or programmed at home.
Combining professional studio recording with home production can keep costs under control while improving the overall quality of the finished track.
Hybrid Production Price Example
Custom quote based on project scope
- Studio recording: drums and vocals
- Home-recorded material: guitars, bass, keyboards, programmed parts, etc.
- After recording: editing, mixing and mastering available
Example: Recording Four Songs Over Three Days
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
After the recording session, the engineer completes vocal pitch correction, mixing and mastering on a later date.
Example Price: Four Songs Over Three Days
From ¥288,500 (tax included)
- 10-hour package × 3 days: ¥165,000
- Vocal pitch correction, 4 songs: from ¥22,000
- Mixing, 4 songs: from ¥74,000
- Mastering, 4 songs: from ¥27,500
These are only typical examples. The time and cost required will vary depending on genre, song difficulty, lineup, recording method, how much detail the players want to pursue and the number of retakes.
Drum rental, drum-tech services and additional editing are charged separately when required.
Current Studio Availability
Bookings & Enquiries
When contacting us, please include as much of the following as you know:
- Preferred date and time
- Number of songs / expected session length
- Genre and lineup
- Rental drum kit / bringing your own kit
- What you need (recording only / through mixing and mastering)
We may not be able to answer the phone while recording or working on a session, so please use LINE or email whenever possible.
If you leave a voicemail, we will return your call as soon as we are able to check your message.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much time should I allow for a band recording session?
- The time required varies depending on the number of songs, lineup, genre, difficulty, sound design and the amount of retaking. As a general guide, recording all parts for one song often takes around 10 hours, while four to five songs may take about two to three days.
- Can drums, bass and rhythm guitar be recorded together?
- Yes. Depending on the song and the band’s preferred workflow, we can record drums with bass or rhythm guitar together, or build the track in stages such as drums, bass, guitars and vocals.
- Can you also handle pitch correction, mixing and mastering after recording?
- Yes. Vocal pitch correction and editing, mixing and mastering can all be handled as part of the same project.
- Can I book a band recording session for just one song?
- Yes. We accept one-song band recording projects for singles, music videos, streaming releases and other uses.
- Can I book only drum recording or only vocal recording?
- Yes. If you only need drums or vocals rather than a full-band project, please see our dedicated Drum Recording and Vocal Recording pages.
- Can I record drums and vocals at the studio, record the other parts at home, and then have you mix and master the song?
- Yes. Many clients record drums and vocals at the studio while producing guitars, bass, keyboards and programmed parts at home. Once the remaining tracks are ready, send us the files and we can handle the mixing and mastering as well.
- What should we prepare before the recording session?
- Guide tracks, demos, lyrics, song structure notes and reference tracks can help the session run smoothly. Please prepare them if possible. The exact materials needed vary by project and recording method, so feel free to discuss this with us in advance.