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Composed in-house
We compose and produce in Studio 3, from the first sketch to the final version. You hear the idea grow.
Studio 3 · Houthavens, Amsterdam
Music studio in Amsterdam
Studio 3 is where we make music. Custom music for brands, jingles and sonic logos. The studio is directly connected to both recording rooms, so a band can record together and a voice can be added straight onto the new track.
- 2 roomsdirectly connected for recording
- Custommusic for your brand
- Our ownmusic library: TRX
- 50 yearsof experience with sound
Studio 3 at a glance
What
Our music studio for custom music, jingles, sonic logos and sonic branding.
Where
Studio 3, the orange studio at Koivistokade 26A in the Houthavens in Amsterdam.
Recording
Directly connected to both recording rooms, for band recordings, vocals and voice-overs.
For
Brands, agencies and producers looking for a sound of their own, from campaign to podcast.
Team
Composers, producers and sound designers with experience in advertising, film and branded content.
Under one roof
Custom music, the TRX Music Library, music rights, voice-overs and the final mix.
Price
Tailored to the length, usage and number of versions. Request a quote.
What is custom music?
Custom music is music composed and produced specifically for your brand. Because the music is yours, you won't hear it anywhere else. Read the full explanation.
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Jingle or sonic logo
A jingle can change from campaign to campaign. A sonic logo stays and makes your brand recognizable in a few notes.
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Library or custom
If an existing track fits, we search the TRX Music Library. If it has to be exactly right, we make it to measure.
What we make in Studio 3
Custom music
A brand theme or campaign track that comes back in every length and version.
Jingles
Short, catchy pieces of music that link a melody to your brand.
Sonic logos
A few notes that make your brand recognizable, in every expression.
Sonic branding
Your brand's complete sound: from sonic logo to voice and music.
Band recordings
A band records together, with both recording rooms directly connected.
Music for commercials
A music bed that carries the message without drowning out the voice.
Music by TFA
From brand sound to music library: this is what music by TFA sounds like.
Interview
Daan van West
Composer Daan van West on sonic identity: why recognition, repetition, simplicity and a little friction decide whether a brand sticks.
Read the interview (in Dutch)Campaign
Don't be a Douchebag
We handled the full audio process: music licensing, syncing three tracks, sound design, mixing and mastering.
Read about the campaignMusic library
TRX Music
Our own production music library: tracks by composers in every genre, ready for commercials, film, podcasts and online video.
Discover TRX MusicA studio that invites experimentation
Studio 3 is built around music production and sonic branding. A room for exploring and refining: flexible, musical and open. Read about all our studios.
Atmosphere
Orange and yellow walls, a round rug and a mixing desk with studio monitors. The warmest room in the building.
Connected
Directly connected to both recording rooms, ideal for band recordings and voice-overs.
View
From the workstation, you look through the window into the recording room.
Work
Custom music, jingles, sonic logos and sonic branding.
Network
All control rooms and recording rooms are connected. Want to use a preamp from Studio 1 while recording from Studio 3? No problem.
Why choose TFA?
You can have music made in plenty of places. At TFA, you get a music studio at the heart of an audio house, a team with fifty years of experience and everything your project needs under one roof.
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Music and brand in one hand
We make the music and know the rest of your brand sound. Voice, sound design and mix fit together.
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Fifty years of sound
Since 1975, we have been making audio for radio, TV, advertising and film. Radio and jingles were the foundation of our craft.
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Everything under one roof
Custom music, the TRX Music Library, music rights, voice-overs and the mix: one team, one point of contact.
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Mixers with a track record
Our Creative Director Marco Baay has worked for brands such as Nike, HEINEKEN, ABN AMRO and LEGO since the nineties.
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Listen in the studio
Come by in the Houthavens and hear your music take shape. That way, you can give direction while the idea grows.
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Rights taken care of
Our music rights and licensing team makes sure you know exactly what you can do with the music.
How it works
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Request a quote
Tell us about your brand or project: the feeling, the application, the lengths and your deadline.
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We align everything
We discuss the direction, listen to references together and choose between custom music or a track from the TRX Music Library.
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Making it in Studio 3
We compose, record and produce. You're welcome to listen in and give direction.
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Delivery
You receive the music in the versions and lengths you need, with the rights clearly arranged.
Frequently asked questions about custom music
What is custom music?
Music composed and produced specifically for your brand. Think of a brand theme, a sonic logo or a campaign track that comes back in different lengths and versions. Read more about custom music.
What happens in Studio 3?
Studio 3 is our music studio. This is where we make custom music, jingles and sonic logos and work on sonic branding for brands.
What is the difference between a sonic logo and a jingle?
A sonic logo is a short, fixed sound that makes your brand recognizable in a few notes. A jingle is a catchy piece of music, often featuring the brand name, that can change from campaign to campaign. Read the difference.
Can a band record in Studio 3?
Yes. Studio 3 is directly connected to both recording rooms. That makes it suitable for band recordings, vocals and voice-overs.
What is sonic branding?
Sonic branding is using sound deliberately to make a brand recognizable, from sonic logo to voice and music. That is also the subject of our conversation with composer Daan van West.
Should I choose a library track or custom music?
A library track is available quickly and affordable. Custom music is fully tailored to your brand or picture, but takes more time. Read the difference.
Can I listen in while the music is being made?
Yes, we'd love that. You're welcome in Studio 3 to hear the music take shape and give direction straight away.
Who owns the rights to the music?
We agree on that in advance. Our music rights and licensing team makes sure you know exactly what you can do with the music, on TV, radio and online.
What does custom music cost?
It depends on the length, the usage and the number of versions. Request a quote and we'll make you a tailored proposal.
Where is Studio 3?
In our building at Koivistokade 26A in the Houthavens in Amsterdam. See photos of our studios.
Hear what your brand sounds like
Tell us about your production. Lennard or Danny will then get in touch with a tailored proposal.