STUDIO 56 KE
A State of the Art
Recording Studio
Professional Music Studio for Artists of All Genres · Nairobi, Kenya
A State of the Art
WHO WE ARE
About Studio 56 KE
Our Mission
At Studio 56 KE, our mission is to provide a professional and affordable recording experience to musicians and artists. We believe great music should be accessible to everyone.
Our Process
Our collaborative approach utilises state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, working with experienced engineers, producers, and instrumentalists to bring your vision to life.
Our Clients
We’ve worked with a diverse range of clients — from up-and-coming artists to established musicians and bands across Kenya and East Africa.
WHAT WE OFFER
Sessions & Packages
One Man Guitar
3-hour studio session with Guitarist and Drummer. Session: Ksh 5,000 | Instruments (2 × Ksh 1,000): Ksh 2,000. Total: Ksh 7,000. Deposit: Ksh 3,000 paid via M-Pesa on booking.
Full Band
3-hour studio session with full band (Guitarist, Drummer, Bassist, Keyboardist). Session: Ksh 8,000 | Instruments (4 × Ksh 1,000): Ksh 4,000. Total: Ksh 12,000. Deposit: Ksh 5,000 paid via M-Pesa on booking.
Per Hour Session
Flexible studio time billed per hour. Ksh 2,000/hr. Ideal for voice overs, adverts, spoken word artists, and producers with their own material. Book as many hours as you need.
Programming
High-quality music programming at a fixed rate. Ksh 3,500/track. Includes custom beats, full arrangements, mixing & mastering, and distribution-ready production.
HOW IT WORKS
Book Your Session in 3 Steps
1
Choose Your Package
Pick from One Man Guitar, Full Band, Per Hour, or Programming based on your project needs.
2
Book Online
Select your date and time. Instant confirmation — no back-and-forth needed.
3
Record & Create
Show up ready to create. Our engineers handle everything — you focus on the music.
OUR WORK
Discography
Home to Kenyan music legends. Our catalogue features works by Samidoh, Kuruga Wa Wanjiku, Wachuka Muchendu, Waithaka Wa Jane and many more rising artists across East Africa.
DISTRIBUTION
Take Your Music Global
We distribute your music globally through our RouteNote partnership — get your releases on 15+ platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Boomplay, SiriusXM, Facebook, Instagram, CapCut and more. Keep 100% of your rights.
STREAMING
- ✦ Spotify
- ✦ Apple Music / iTunes
- ✦ Amazon Music
- ✦ Boomplay
- ✦ SiriusXM
- ✦ YouTube Music
SOCIAL & VIDEO
- ✦ TikTok
- ✦ Facebook & Instagram
- ✦ CapCut
- ✦ YouTube Content ID
- ✦ TikTok Creator Platform
Calculators
Royalty Calculators
Streaming payouts vary by country. A YouTube stream in Kenya pays a fraction of one in the US. Switch regions on any card to see the local rate.
$0.0015–$0.0025 /stream
Spotify
Estimate payouts across countries and subscription tiers.
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$0.003–$0.005 /stream
Apple Music
Premium-only platform. Strongest per-stream in the US and EU.
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$0.0008–$0.002 /stream
YouTube Music
YouTube Music + Content ID. Ad-rates differ sharply by region.
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$0.001–$0.003 /stream
Amazon Music
Unlimited + Prime plays. Limited penetration in East Africa.
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$0.002–$0.004 /stream
Tidal
Highest per-stream among majors. Small audience globally.
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$0.002–$0.004 /stream
Deezer
Strong in France, Brazil, parts of Africa.
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Boomplay
$0.0004–$0.003 /stream
Boomplay
Dominant in East + West Africa. Highest local audience.
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Audiomack
$0.0003–$0.0015 /stream
Audiomack
Free-tier focused. Mixtape culture. Strong in Africa + US hip-hop.
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$0.000005–$0.001 /stream
TikTok
Per-view royalties on viral sounds via Audible Magic.
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$0.0003–$0.0009 /stream
Meta (IG + FB)
Reels + Facebook video royalties via Meta licensing.
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Ranges are industry averages based on public reports. Actual payouts vary by country, subscription tier (free vs premium), and contract. Numbers shown are USD (1 USD is roughly 130 KES at time of writing).
From the Studio
Latest Posts
Tips, stories, and insights from Studio 56 KE
Recording Tips
5 Things to Prepare Before Your First Studio Session
Walking into the studio prepared saves you time and money. Here's what every artist should do before recording day.
Production
Mixing vs Mastering: What's the Difference?
Many artists confuse mixing and mastering. We break down the difference and why both matter for a professional sound.
Distribution
How to Get Your Music on Spotify, Apple Music & More
A step-by-step guide to distributing your music globally using free and affordable tools available to Kenyan artists.
Frequently Asked
Questions Artists Ask
The 10 questions we answer most. Click to expand.
How much does Spotify pay per stream in Kenya?
Roughly $0.0015 to $0.0025 per stream. In the US, the same stream pays around $0.004 to $0.006. Spotify's payout is a share of its revenue, and Kenyan subscriptions (plus free-tier dominance) generate a lot less revenue per listener than US ones. Run the numbers yourself in our Spotify calculator by switching the region to Kenya.
How much does YouTube Music pay per stream in Kenya?
About $0.0008 to $0.002 per Kenyan stream. A US stream pays $0.003 to $0.008. The gap is mostly about ad rates: advertisers pay far less per impression in emerging markets. Our YouTube Music calculator shows both side by side.
Which streaming platform pays artists the most per stream?
Tidal pays the highest per stream (roughly $0.010 to $0.014 in the US). But it has a tiny audience compared to Spotify or Apple Music. Boomplay pays less per stream but has the largest Kenyan audience by far, so total earnings can beat a higher-rate platform for a local artist. Compare all platforms in the calculators.
How do I get my music on Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay?
You need a distributor. Spotify, Apple, and most others don't accept uploads from artists directly. RouteNote is what we use; their free tier gets you on every major platform globally. Our step-by-step distribution guide walks through it.
What's the difference between mixing and mastering?
Mixing balances the parts of one song (vocals, drums, bass) so it sounds like a song, not a pile of tracks. Mastering polishes the final file so it sits well next to other songs on Spotify. Full breakdown here.
Do you do both mixing and mastering at the studio?
Yes, both in-house. We work in Cubase for tracking and mixing, and Adobe Audition for detailed edits and pre-master cleanup. Same team through the whole chain means faster turnaround and consistent sound.
What should I bring to my first studio session?
Your lyrics on your phone, two or three reference tracks in a folder, non-menthol lozenges, and a light snack. We provide water, iPhone and Android phone chargers, and Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones. Full prep guide here.
How long is a typical studio session?
Three hours. That's usually enough to track one song with multiple vocal takes plus a rough mix to take home. Serious songs sometimes need two sessions. Book your slot here.
How do I pay for a session?
M-Pesa STK Push. You book at book.s56newshub.org, pick a service and time slot, then your phone gets a prompt to approve the payment. No cards, no bank transfers. Payment confirms the booking automatically.
Do you help with music distribution after recording?
Yes. Once you're happy with your final file, we'll walk you through RouteNote signup right at the studio. Bring your laptop or use one of ours; we'll help you upload, set your artist profile, fill in metadata correctly, and claim your Spotify for Artists page before you leave.
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Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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