General Booking
- All rates include Roger Lavallee as Engineer, Producer and Musician/Performer, if those roles are required.
- All rates include use of any of the gear available at the studio (including guitars, amplifiers, keyboards, drums, etc.).
- If specialized gear that needs to be brought in from another source, we may charge a transportation/rental/usage fee for that.
Studio A with Large Performance Space
- $75 an Hour, this includes Roger as Engineer/Producer and full access to the entire studio space with live room and all booths.
- $600 for 10 hour block.
- This space is suited for live band tracking and extended projects.
- Sessions scheduled between midnight and 8am are billed at double the rate
- All in person sessions have a two hour minimum.
Studio B with Small Overdub Space
- $75 an Hour, this includes Roger as Engineer/Producer and access to downstairs overdub space.
- $600 for 10 hour block.
- This space is suited to Editing, Mixing, Mastering and some one-on-one projects
- Sessions scheduled between 10pm and 8am are billed at double the rate
- All in person sessions have a two hour minimum.
10-Hr Blocks
- Client can pre-pay for booking 10-Hour Blocks at a discount.
- Hours do not have to be used all at once and can be split up across multiple sessions
- All 10 hour blocks must be booked within 3 months of original purchase date.
- We cannot refund the purchase of a 10 hour block once any of the hours have been used by clients.
Private Event Rates
- Studio may be booked for Livestreaming, Video Shoots, etc.
- All events are priced out specific to what is needed in each setting.
- All events go through a review process and there is no guarantee that we can ultimately accommodate the event.
Off-Site Recording – Tremolo To-Go
- Tremolo To-Go is a Remote Recording service that has the capability to record live shows, rehearsal space tracking, on-location pre-production, etc.
- We have the ability to track a full band, within reason, with our own gear (mics, stands, cables, etc.)
- We can also make arrangements to work with another Engineer at a live venue (or your own Engineer) in order to integrate with their system at the event.
- Priced per job, this includes Engineer and equipment.
- Set up and tear down time is billable
- Engineer reserves the right to charge transportation/housing fee depending on distance and equipment needed.
- Typically, a “quick” mix for a live remote recording is included at no extra charge.
- A more detailed, In-Studio Mix, with revisions, may be scheduled and this time is billable at standard mix rate.
Studio Accommodations
- At present time, Tremolo Lounge does not provide accommodations for clients but this may be available at some point.
Payment Terms and Conditions
- As a courtesy, we will try to hold sessions without a deposit for up to 48 hours, however, if another client is able to put a deposit down for the same time and the initial client cannot be reached, their session may get booked over.
- Sessions requested within 48 hours will have their holds end 24 hours before the start time of the session.
- Sessions requested within 24 hours require a deposit at time of booking.
- Sessions that don't have deposits at the end of their hold period will be considered canceled and will be removed from our calendar.
- A percentage of the session total may be required as a deposit before the beginning of each session.
- Quotes made for projects (recording/mixing/mastering/etc.) are valid for 90 days, after which the project will have to be reassessed and another quote made.
- Payments can be made via cash, credit/debit card, check, Venmo or Paypal.
- Cancellations with 24+ hours’ notice receive studio credit
- Cancellations within 24 hours of session start will forfeit deposit
- Sessions scheduled for five or more hours require 7 days’ notice of cancellation to have the deposit returned.
- All services are payable when rendered.
- No bounces, masters, drives, or data can be released without payment in full.
- We are not responsible for materials, gear, or recordings left on our premises
- Hours are billed in 30 minute increments; studio time assumes normal breaks for engineers for coffee, lavatory, and other brief items.
- Clients are billed from the start time they booked, whether or not the client has arrived at the studio by that time.
- Studio setup time is included in the billed time.
- All additional materials including CDs, shipping costs, etc. are all billable to client
Data Archive Policies
- Data files or tapes cannot be released if there is an outstanding studio balance.
- Tremolo Lounge is not required to keep a backup of tapes or data once the final product is released to the client.
- Clients are encouraged to provide their own suitable hard drive to back up sessions for their own archives.
- Archives can include ProTools session files and appropriate audio files.
- Exports or file conversions/stem prints of archived materials may be billed at regular studio hourly rates.
- Tracks/Sessions exported for mixing by outside engineers may not include all mix details done at Tremolo Lounge unless discussed.
Standard Terms and Conditions
Acceptance of Terms. These terms and conditions constitute a part of the
contract between Tremolo Lounge and Client. Different or additional terms and conditions which may be included in Client’s purchase order or other acceptance of this quotation are hereby rejected unless approved in writing by Roger Lavallee/Tremolo Lounge Retaining, hiring, or booking time with Tremolo Lounge constitutes full acceptance of these terms.
Changes in Specifications & Cancellation. After acceptance of this quotation no changes by Client in the specifications will be binding on Tremolo Lounge unless Tremolo Lounge consents to such changes in writing. Additional charges for accepted changes will be billed to Client. Cancellations of bookings must be made within 24 hours. Cancellation made with less than 24hr notice will be billed for half of time booked.
Data Storage & Materials. Unless specified in writing, data storage is at Client’s risk and may be released upon final payment.
Terms of Payment. Due to the subjective nature of audio production, Client
acknowledges that Tremolo Lounge obligation is limited to the act of recording, mixing, mastering, or processing the Client's audio. In the event of dispute, Tremolo Lounge’s contractual obligations are considered to be fulfilled in full by the act of processing. Submission of processed files, via FTP, web, or physical medium, shall constitute acceptance for purposes of contract fulfillment.
Default. If Client defaults in payment of any invoice at due date, or in the event of any proceeding in bankruptcy or insolvency by or against Client, Tremolo Lounge in addition to any right it has, shall have the right: (a) to suspend or discontinue work until it has received payment in full for work performed; (b) to require cash in advance to cover further work; (c) to collect late charges of 1 1/2% per month from due date; and/or (d) to recover all costs of collection, including reasonable attorney’s fees. In the event credit or financial ability of Client becomes impaired or unsatisfactory in the sole reasonable judgment of Tremolo Lounge, Tremolo Lounge shall have the right at any time thereafter to change the credit terms with respect to any further work under this quotation.
Use of Audio. Unless specified in writing, Client grants Tremolo Lounge the right to use Client audio for marketing purposes, including, but not limited to sample CDs, internet play systems, or other methods.
Remedies. In the event Tremolo Lounge takes any action to enforce the terms of this Agreement and/or collect payment, Customer hereby agrees to pay all costs incurred in connection therewith, including, without limitation, all reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, and court costs incurred by Tremolo Lounge in its sole. discretion. Customer further agrees that exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any claim arising out of or under the terms of this Agreement shall be in a state court of competent jurisdiction in Worcester County, Massachusetts, and Customer hereby submits to the jurisdiction and venue of such court.