jeudi 20 mars 2014

Selecting A Recording Studio Is Important

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.

A list of all equipment available in the studio matters a lot. However good the engineer or technicians may be, they can only do as much as the equipment can allow them. The primary equipment includes Pro Tools, Waves plugins and professional monitoring system.

The quality of instruments and the quality of the acoustics in the room matters a lot. However good the technicians are, the best they can give is limited by the quality of instruments they are working with.



With good background checks and a better understanding of the history of studios you have as the available options, you will get to understand the level of experience and professionalism the engineers working there have. If you want to get it right as fast as possible, it is important that you work with technicians that are experienced in working with many genres. Other than this, the studio should have staff and equipment required for your music genre.

Privacy is an issue that is of primary concern. It is often annoying to have a room full of idlers or people unknown to you when in recording session. The situation can be even worse when you discover that some of these people are actually trying to steal your lyrics. Other bad experiences are when you are interrupted by rappers asking to put in a verse during the session.

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.

Lastly, you need to be part of the process from the start to finish. This includes being in constant communication with music producers and engineers. This will make you find a team that enjoys your music and have experience in your genre which can be a great boost on your part.

When it comes to selecting a recording studio, there are hundreds of tips that can be helpful; in fact, a simple search over the web will give you several tips. The most important factor however is the level of experience the music producer and technicians have in your music genre. This simple choice can be the game changer in your career.




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