FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
Bring along some of your favorite LP’s or CD’s as an example of how you would like your music or instrument to sound.
Make sure your equipment is okay. Put new strings on your guitars, and if you don’t like the brand new aggressive edge, strum the strings for an hour. Old bass strings don’t have to be a problem, just don’t expect a fresh or aggressive sound. Always put on a new snare head and if your tom heads are older than 4 months replace them as well. Cymbals are equally important. Even tiny cracks will give you a crappy sound.
If you want to use some of the studio’s backline (no extra costs) please let me know in advance.
Please bring your lyrics, printed out and copied twice (or thrice). Make sure the songs are finished and practice till your fingers bleed. The better the band, the better the recordings. Always feel free to call or e-mail me if you have any questions or remarks.
THERE ARE DIFFERENT WAYS TO RECORD YOUR MUSIC
You can record all instruments separately. Like drums first, with or without clicks, and add all other instruments later. This will give a better and cleaner result soundwise, but it will cost you more time and money. And, sometimes, you lose the “feel”.
Most bands however prefer to record “semi-live”. That is: without vocals or using just a guide vocal, which will be recorded but not used in the final mix. Often this is better for the feel of the song and sometimes useful for the drummer.
Small mistakes can be fixed. Also, it’s better to record guitarsolos afterwards.
Vocals are always recorded afterwards, unless you want a real live-recording and do it all in one or two takes.
ONCE YOU MADE AN APPOINTMENT
Feel free to send me an mp3 of your rehearselrecordings.
Also, if you have any doubts or need some help with the lyrics, maybe I can help you out.
