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| * Setting Up * |
Be early! At some studios, the clock starts running whether you're there or
not. Find out about their cancellation policy as well.
Make the studio a comfortable and relaxed place. If it's not, it will show in
your finished product.
Make sure you and the engineer have the same vision - to over your songs
with him/her before recording. Before booking your studio time, ask to hear
other material the engineer recorded.
Depending on whether your studio has 8, 16, 24, or 48 track capability,
plan out how you will leave room for all of the essential parts. This should
simplify the mix and eliminate the need for bouncing tracks later.
Use new strings, cords, drum sticks and heads - and bring spares!
Find out the hours of the local music store just in case...
Don't use new gear or different equipment that you haven't used before,
even if it's "better than what you have." Surprises can cause problems.
not. Find out about their cancellation policy as well.
Make the studio a comfortable and relaxed place. If it's not, it will show in
your finished product.
Make sure you and the engineer have the same vision - to over your songs
with him/her before recording. Before booking your studio time, ask to hear
other material the engineer recorded.
Depending on whether your studio has 8, 16, 24, or 48 track capability,
plan out how you will leave room for all of the essential parts. This should
simplify the mix and eliminate the need for bouncing tracks later.
Use new strings, cords, drum sticks and heads - and bring spares!
Find out the hours of the local music store just in case...
Don't use new gear or different equipment that you haven't used before,
even if it's "better than what you have." Surprises can cause problems.
| * Setting Up * |