Saturday, March 22, 2014

List Of What To Look For When Selecting A Recording Studio

By Joseph A. Johnson


With well written and rehearsed music, it is time to record your music and distribute it; a stage that can mean everything in your music career. The studio you choose to record your music is as important as the lyrics of your song, the backing track or any other aspect of your music. The right choice can make you an instant star while a wrong choice can leave your career doomed. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned artist, here is what to look for when selecting a recording studio.

You should make it a point to get a list of all the equipment the studio has to offer before signing there. Other than the basic instruments and equipment that are available in any other recording room, you should get to know the extras you are going to benefit from. These could be in form of Waves plugins, Pro Tools and a professional monitoring system and signal chain.

In addition to quality equipment, there should be professional technicians who are experienced in working with many genres. The engineers and equipment are the secret behind the music quality. In the same manner, the room should also have all the basic modifications.



The other factor to consider is the professionalism and the level of experience of music producers, engineers and other technicians you are going to work with. It is best to work with a team of technicians who are experienced in working with many genres. This is a sure way of spending less time recording to get the best quality music. In order to be on the safe side, it is advisable to listen to some records that have been produced there.

The other issue of great importance is the level of privacy that you have when in your session. You need as much comfort as possible as your target is to take the minimum studio time to come up with the best possible record. For this reason, you need to avoid distraction at all cost, whether it is the rappers trying to fix a verse in your lines or just idlers standing at the corners pretending to cheer you on while their aim is to steal your lyrics.

The other important tip is in the rate you are charged. In most cases, the rates are quoted on hourly basis. If you are in a city with many recording studios, it is helpful to find out as many quotes as possible from different places. This compared with the equipment offered and the level of professionalism can be helpful when making the final decision. It is also advisable to be aware of hidden fees before signing the contract as this can affect the budget considerably. The issue of name space also matters. The recording studio being a business entity is likely to ask for a name space on the CD cover.

Given that studios are in business, they will ask for a name space on your CD cover. You should be aware of this in advance and are on credit before signing the contract. For a better deal, you should talk to various artists whose records have been produced by the studio you select.

These tips are very important for artists currently not signed to a recording label given that those already signed can leave the job to their label. If you are in the other category, then this is the secret you need for a great hit at an affordable budget.




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