One Song / Recording Only OK
Bring your karaoke track
record just one song if you like
also great for first-time creators
Cover Song Recording & Filming Overview
Crunch Studio is a recording studio in Shinagawa, Tokyo, offering cover song recording and filming services.
If you are looking for a studio in Tokyo for cover song recording, vocal mixing, or filming, feel free to contact us.
High-Quality Gear and Booth
High-end microphones and gear
spacious fully soundproof booth
clean, clear vocal recording
Mixing and Video Available
Pitch correction, mix, mastering
vocal filming and editing
vocal advice and harmony support
Recommended For
First-time
cover song
creators
Singers who want
to raise the quality
of their work
Creators who also
want to film
a vocal video
Singers who want
harmony ideas
and vocal support
Creators who need
mixing and mastering
after recording
This page is for cover song recording and filming.
For professional vocal recording for original songs and artist projects, please see our Vocal Recording page.
Why Choose Crunch Studio
A Booth Designed for Vocal Recording
Our dry, well-controlled booth keeps unwanted room sound and reflections low, allowing vocals to be recorded clearly and smoothly for mixing.
Comfortable Recording Environment
The spacious, fully soundproof booth helps you stay relaxed even during longer sessions.
Ducted air conditioning keeps the room quiet and comfortable while recording.
High-Quality Recording Gear
All equipment runs on dedicated single-phase 200V power.
From microphones and outboard gear to the monitoring environment, the studio is built for professional music production.
Engineer Included
An experienced engineer handles setup, level adjustment, monitor balance, and session flow.
Vocal direction is also available if requested.
Support for First-Time Recording
Even if this is your first studio session, you can record with confidence. Our engineer will support you carefully so you can relax and get the best takes.
Studio Recording vs. Home Recording
Home recording can easily pick up room noise, reflections, and daily background sounds, which can make mixing harder.
At Crunch Studio, the soundproof, well-controlled booth and professional equipment help capture cleaner, more solid vocals.
A clear raw vocal track makes a big difference in pitch correction, mixing, and the final quality of your cover song.
Cover Song Recording Engineer
Yoichiro Ishino
Yoichiro Ishino has 28 years of recording experience and has run Crunch Studio for 10 years.
He is a sound producer and recording engineer who has worked with top musicians in Japan and abroad, and has been featured in many music production magazines.
He values creating a relaxed environment where singers can deliver their best takes. From microphone selection to vocal advice and harmony ideas, he supports each session with care.
After recording, he can also handle pitch correction, editing, mixing, and mastering to finish your cover song at a professional level.
Cover Song Recording & Filming Details
Recording Process
1. Check the instrumental track, lyrics, and other materials
2. Adjust the microphone, headphone balance, and recording level while warming up
3. Record the main vocal
4. Add harmonies, doubles, or chorus parts if needed
Estimated Recording Time
For one song with lead vocals only, 2 to 3 hours is typical.
If you also want to record harmonies and chorus parts, 3 to 4 hours is usually recommended.
Recording Style
We can work in the style that suits you best: recording several takes and comping the best parts, redoing only specific sections, or recording section by section.
Mixing After Recording
After recording, you can also request pitch correction, editing, mixing, and mastering.
This is recommended if you want your cover song to sound polished and ready to publish.
What to Bring
Instrumental Track
CD / USB / file transfer
AirDrop / YouTube
Lyrics
For you and the engineer
Printed / PDF / URL
Writing Tools
Drinks Bottle / tumbler
File Delivery Options
Online Transfer
GigaFile / Dropbox
LINE / email, etc.
AirDrop
Transfer to
Mac / iPhone
USB / SSD / HDD
Please bring
your own storage
CD
250 JPY / disc
Blank discs provided in-house
Cover Song Production Samples
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Cover Song Recording Rates
(Tax Included)
Single Session / First Hour
¥7,200
(Engineer Fee Included)
From the 2nd Hour Onward
¥5,800 / hour
(Engineer Fee Included)
Overtime is available at ¥3,600 per 30 minutes, subject to studio availability.
Optional Services
(Tax Included)
Standard Mix
Pitch / timing correction
Mixing / mastering
Mixing / mastering
¥15,000 / song
Simple Mix
Pitch / timing correction
Mixing / mastering
Mixing / mastering
¥10,000 / song
Short Mix
Pitch / timing correction
Mixing / mastering
Mixing / mastering
¥6,000 / 1 chorus
Vocal Video Filming / Editing
Single fixed angle
+ ¥2,000
Vocal Video Filming / Editing
Two-angle edit
+ ¥3,300
Vocal Video Filming / Editing
Three-angle edit
+ ¥4,400
Vocal Video Filming / Editing
Lyrics subtitles
+ ¥2,500
Custom Instrumental Track Production
For songs without an available karaoke / instrumental track
¥18,000〜¥30,000 / song
Payment is required on the day of your session. We accept cash, credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments. Please note that a 3.5% processing fee applies to all non-cash payments.
Rate Calculator
Vocal pitch / timing correction, mixing, mastering
Standard Mix: +¥15,000 / song
Simple Mix: +¥10,000 / song
Short Mix: +¥6,000 / 1 chorus
Lyrics Subtitles
Total
¥7,200
Real-Time Availability
Bookings & Inquiries
During sessions or studio work, we are often away from the phone. For a faster response, please reach out to us via LINE or email. If you leave a voicemail, we will get back to you as soon as possible.
FAQ
- How soon can I receive the recorded data?
- We will send the recorded data immediately after the session.
- How long does mixing and pitch correction take?
- It usually takes about 5 days to 1 week. If you are in a hurry or have a deadline, please let us know in advance.
- Can I book recording only?
- Yes. Recording-only sessions are available, and you can take the recorded data with you. You can also request mixing at a later date.
- I do not know how to sing harmony parts. What should I do?
- We can create harmony guide parts during the session or add harmony parts during mixing. Both options are available.
- Is it okay if this is my first cover song recording?
- Yes. We will guide you through the recording process and provide vocal advice or harmony suggestions as needed, so first-time clients can record with confidence.
- Can I record just one song?
- Yes. One-song sessions are welcome. You can choose recording only, request mixing later, or ask us to handle everything from recording to mixing and mastering.
- Can you also film a vocal video for my cover song?
- Yes. We support everything from a single fixed angle to multi-angle video editing, including vocal filming, editing, and lyrics subtitles.
- Is it possible to record with multiple people?
- Yes. Our booth is spacious enough for multiple people to use. In most cases, recording is done one person at a time.
- Can staff or guests attend the session?
- Yes. They can monitor the session and audio from outside the booth. Talkback is also available for communication and direction.
- Can individuals make reservations?
- Yes. Individual clients, production companies, agencies, and corporate clients are all welcome.
- Can I use the studio for my singer / creator activities?
- Yes. We can support cover song recording, mixing, mastering, vocal filming, and editing to match your creator activities.
- Can I bring the karaoke track from my phone or YouTube?
- Yes. You can bring audio from your phone, YouTube, AirDrop, GigaFile, USB drive, and other sources.