Recording
The Myth of "Almost Zero" Recording Costs by Laurence Trifon PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 02 May 2008

From Music Think Tank:

There’s a myth being perpetuated these days that recording costs are approaching zero. I think it’s fair to say that most musicians today could make a decent demo-quality recording themselves for a negligible amount of money. But to suggest that most artists can create a professional quality, commercially viable recording at almost no cost is misleading. Making a great recording that can capture people’s attention in a very competitive music environment still requires a reasonable investment of money and time.

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What To Do Before You Go Into The Studio To Record Your Independent Album by Cliff Goldmacher PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 28 March 2008

When it comes to recording an album project where you’re the artist, you’ve got a lot of big decisions to make that will ultimately influence the way your project sounds.  In other words, the more you do to prepare yourself before the record light comes on, the more enjoyable the process and the product will be.

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Recording Tips By Jason Ojalvo PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 19 October 2007

You want your CD to sound perfect. You want fans to love it as much as that record that's been their favorite since they were a teen. To have the best recording experience and maximize the quality of your recording.

http://www.discmakers.com/music/ffwd/record.asp 

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"How can I make my digital recordings sound warmer and better?" by John Vestman PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 17 October 2007

Analog for a stereo mix is still my favorite, but it’s not a use-all cure-all. If you use quality digital gear, it can sound great. Analog tape does help even out a mix, so long as you don’t over-do the (elevated) level

 

http://www.getsigned.com/jvest38.html

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How Good Do Your Demos Have To Be? PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 15 October 2007

While the days of demo tapes are gone, this article still has some valuable advice on what record companies are paying attention to when you send in your demo.

http://www.audio-recording-center.com/article-demo-tape.html  

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Home Demo Recording by Frank Fuchs PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 15 October 2007

Not long after the rush and release of writing a song, comes the realization that you will need to record it. And while we hate to write anything in stone, especially things related to the creative process, there are, nonetheless, several recording Facts of Life that you should be aware of.

http://www.taxi.com/faq/recording/home-demo.html  

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How To Get Expensive Guitar Sounds From A Cheap Home Studio PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 15 October 2007

I'm always amazed by how many people working in home studios think you need a $750,000 console, a 48-track digital machine, an arsenal of $2,000 microphones, and tons of outboard gear to make your tapes sound "professional." It's just not true.

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Getting Good-Sounding Drum Tracks using only 3 or 4 Tracks PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 15 October 2007

Best practices for capturing your beats in the studio or in your bedroom.

http://www.tapeop.com/magazine/bonuspdfs/gooddrums.pdf

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Tips for Recording Vocals by Garret Haynes PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 15 October 2007

Tape-Op is an essential magazine for recording engineers of all
levels. Here Garrett Haines gives advice on getting the best vocal
recording out of your setup.

http://www.tapeop.com/magazine/bonuspdfs/tipsforrecordingvocals.pdf

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