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| Hero of the day | Hey i wanna start recording some of my shit. So whomever has a recording studio, and is wanting or interested, give me a post back or e-mail. me....... [email protected] - Tue, 27 May 2003 12:50pm | ||
| RSBF User Info... | hey Shane ; ) http://www.fullcirclestudios.ca - you'll get a good deal you won't find *anywhere* in town that will give you such value for your dollar. i will guarantee you that. come by tonite to check it out if you want to. Threat Of The End will be there. - Tue, 27 May 2003 12:58pm | ||
| Hero of the day | hey there...e-mail me where it is k. And what time - Tue, 27 May 2003 1:05pm | ||
| Holly | Hey Shane, are you going to go check out the Rod Iron Haulers on the 31st at the Lucky Bar??? I think you would really like them...I would go but I have to work Sunday morning! Laura would probably really like them too! - Tue, 27 May 2003 1:15pm | ||
| Anonymous | Adam Sutherland at Infinity Studios......$20/hour. He must be good, he won best producer!! - Tue, 27 May 2003 1:24pm | ||
| Not so | BEst producer out of people who submitted an application to the MPower Awards! He certainly wasn't best producer out of everyone in Victoria. Doesn't he run his studio out of his bedroom? - Tue, 27 May 2003 1:25pm | ||
| infinitystudios | 704-6982 - Tue, 27 May 2003 2:09pm | ||
| infinitystudios | Monica, 'tis a nice website but where's the music samples? Kinda defeats the purpose of having a website doesn't it? - Tue, 27 May 2003 2:10pm | ||
| RSBF User Info... | thanks for your comment/suggestion! YES, we will be putting up some samples soon - that is our goal anyway. We've been very busy with various projects that the website has kinda fallen behind (a lot!). the site was put up more to hold the URL with SOME info while we compile what we'd like to have. if you'd like a rough sample clip (it's only a minute) of something we're working on that is not finished (but will give you an idea) visit http://www.spellreversal.com for anyone wishing to hear more of what is coming out of the studio, you're welcome to come take a look at the studio virtually any night of the week. any questions? call 478-0767. - Tue, 27 May 2003 2:12pm | ||
| Anonymous | for real knowledge and nice f'ing gear at a low price check out http://www.electricmountain.com - Tue, 27 May 2003 2:31pm | ||
| Spark | I do mobile recordings for 12/hour, I can master and burn a cd right at your jam spot - Tue, 27 May 2003 2:37pm | ||
| Zander | Regarding other people claiming their studio offers the best value for money 'guaranteed', its important that you firstly know what you're talking about, and that you know the facts about what other studios offer before making such statements. I think the guys from Dizzie are nice guys, and am not interested in getting into any studio debates. However, as far as value for money goes at Electric Mountain we offer gear and experience you would typically find in much more expensive commercial studios in Vancouver, for alot less money. Cheers.........Zander P.S The new website will be up tonight. http://www.electricmountain.com - Tue, 27 May 2003 3:00pm | ||
| RSBF User Info... | no need to take it all so seriously without firstly asking what i meant by 'value' Zander. i was also applying the word 'value' to what i know Shane is looking for as i happen to be a friend of his and know where he is at as we've talked about this already. Full Circle is also not owned by "Dizzy" so you jumped the gun on that one too. i personally CAN guarantee the 'value' i was speaking of as i know how many hours Christer and Darryl put into current projects vs how much they have been charging. anywho - no need to get all worked up by what i said! ; ) it's really quite harmless if you knew what i meant. thanks for taking the time to even ask me what i meant Zander ; ) - Tue, 27 May 2003 3:44pm | ||
| ticklefish | People running studios out of "bedrooms" shouldn't be totally overlooked either...especially when we are talking demos, but even commercial production. You don't have to be a fan of his style, but Remy Shand did his whole album himself in his basement, and sonically, that album is smoking. It is way too easy to diss a studio based on what you see. The only real test is to listen to what has come out of it. Sure, $5000 mics are better than $200 mics, but a great producer can create a killer recording from minimal gear. Micheal Jackson "Thriller", (yeah I hate it too), had all teh vocals done on Shure sm57's. Put that in your pipe and smoke it. A lot of the big studios charge a fortune because they have to recoup their investment in expensive gear which is critical to being able to record a wide variety of styles well. But the right fit with lesser gear can produce amazing sound. Give some of the home studios serious consideration and listen to what they have done before you slag them for being little studios in people's bedrooms. - Tue, 27 May 2003 3:57pm | ||
| Zander | Where did I say they owned the studio? They are guys I know who are involved with the studio. As far as getting worked up, I am not. But when people make sweeping comments like...'you won't find *anywhere* in town that will give you such value for your dollar. i will guarantee you that.'...I'm gonna call you on it. Cheers - Tue, 27 May 2003 3:57pm | ||
| Anonymous | if you'd like a rough sample clip (it's only a minute) of something we're working on that is not finished (but will give you an idea) visit http://www.spellreversal.com Holy fuck that was some shit ass garbage---GIVE UP - Tue, 27 May 2003 4:04pm | ||
| RSBF User Info... | haha sorry you feel that way ANON, you're the FIRST person who has had anything negative to say about it ; ) and ZANDER: that's cool, i'm not offended or anything - i still believe and will always say it and i'm sure every studio markets in much the same way. i'm proud of what the guys are doing and would highly recommend Full Circle to anyone. that's totally my opinion. i think your website is great - extremely creative and you seem to be getting rave reviews......... but, of course i'm always going to recommend our studio - especially to my friends ; ) i hadn't expected that my post would be taken so seriously. - Tue, 27 May 2003 4:06pm | ||
| Gman | Mr. Tolan McNeil is a nice guy when he likes you. Gman - Tue, 27 May 2003 4:13pm | ||
| 25cent | you could tell by the web page and the name that dizzy boys are involed. not a slagg. the engineer makes the gear work. you have good ones and not good ones out there, all depends on what you want your music to sound like and if the person can relate. i could go on and on about this topic. but i've done this topic before. - Tue, 27 May 2003 7:53pm | ||
| METALHEAD!% | I know spark and he knows how to a full recording and do it well. He has high end gear with insanely low rates, and his studio is portable, nice stuff. Perfect for getting a good quality demo out on a budget or just doing some riff recording for writing. He is not some big name studio, but if you want to go cheap, like buddy said,, never underestimate a bedroom recording guy who knows what he's doing. - Tue, 27 May 2003 8:02pm | ||
| Shaggy User Info... | Nice clip Mon. Kind of a mix (sound wise) between Dukes of the Stratosphere and Evanescence. Who was doing the backing vocals? Or do I allready know the answer to that? ;) - Tue, 27 May 2003 8:48pm | ||
| Chris | Having lots of musicality is a big asset for an engineer. Just saw a couple of quick time vids of Zander at http://www.electricmountain.com under 'The Studio'. He is an awesome bass player and songwriter. - Tue, 27 May 2003 8:53pm | ||
| METALHEAD!% | HAHA Chris, you make this sound like a pissing contest! Ok then, Spark, ask him yourself, has been through the conservatory of music, he has been playing since he was just a little kid, and he can play many instrument. He is in a metal band right now as their singer. He is an insane classical guitarist and was working as a music teacher at the age of 16! He knows alot about music, so if knowing about your equipment and musical knowledge and experience make you good, then I think he could out piss your website. - Tue, 27 May 2003 8:56pm | ||
| METALHEAD!% | Sorry, no offense or anything. - Tue, 27 May 2003 9:00pm | ||
| Chris | I haven't heard of your friend, it's not a contest. Got some links to videos or .mp3's we can check out? - Tue, 27 May 2003 9:27pm | ||
| Anonymous | is there audio samples on the fullcicle site? i can't find them. - Wed, 28 May 2003 12:30am | ||
| Anonymous | Read the 9th post from the top - Wed, 28 May 2003 1:13am | ||
| crow | HOLY SHIT!!!I loved it.Wicked stuff,can't wait to hear more!!! - Wed, 28 May 2003 1:15am | ||
| Josh User Info... | Me and Tyson from Moneyshot'll help you record too. We have no studio, but access to great gear and lots of production experience. We both work for Mackie designing pro audio equipment. Tyson is a computer science grad, designs digital plugins and operating systems for digital mixers and I'm an electrical engineer doing power supply and electronic system design. email me for more info. - Wed, 28 May 2003 2:03am | ||
| Anonymous | Try Travis at Remote Transport Recording - 812-9691 Has done many bands on the island, even his own Grace Nocturnal. Excellent work and a genius. - Wed, 28 May 2003 2:09am | ||
| Anonymous | I wouldn't do anything with a studio that associates itself with cunt-face RSBF. - Wed, 28 May 2003 2:18am | ||
| Shaggy User Info... | ^^^^^ And everyone wonders why we wanted forced registration and some mods. Grow up asshole. - Wed, 28 May 2003 2:47am | ||
| Hero of the day | Hey thanks to all, now i just have to go down a list and see what I like. - Wed, 28 May 2003 12:00pm | ||
| Zippgunn User Info... | And in this corner, throwing his two cents worth in, is Scott Henderson, proprietor of the world famous Sea of Shit for the last 20 years and counting. I've done literally hundreds of projects you can buy in a store and I have more gear and toys than anyone out there. Digital Tascam DA-88 based recording (up to 24 tracks on a good day, most people only need 16) means negligable tape costs (unlike, say, analog) world class mics and outboard gear, B&W/Sugden monitoring, homey working atmosphere and I work twice as fast as anyone else to boot.$25/hr and I only charge for when we are actually working. If in doubt ask around the scene, I've got a good rep. I also like all styles of music and if you need a session guy, chances are I can do it for you as I play (and own) dozens of stringed, keyboard and wind instruments. So, let the anon slagfest begin! - Wed, 28 May 2003 1:35pm | ||
| RSBF User Info... | isn't it sad that slags need to occur, this board is riddled with it. if anyone slags you on this one Scott, at least you know why (jealousy or something of the sort). you obviously must be doing something right to have so many projects under your belt. and to the person who felt the necessity to slag on me - thanks for bringing a smile to my face today - yet again, the slagging makes my accomplishments and goal setting even sweeter. - Wed, 28 May 2003 1:50pm | ||
| me | Monica is the threat of the end of Dizzy. Couldn't help it. Sorry, Monica...I know you have a sense of humor. hehe - Wed, 28 May 2003 2:36pm | ||
| RSBF User Info... | yes, i do have a sense of humour ; ) if anything though - i'm the one wanting that project to go strong and hard. Dizzy rocks ; ) on another note: regarding recording studios and the 'debate' of the best deal/value/experience/gear blah blah........ i think there's a place/studio for everyone. one isn't necessarily better than the other by any means when you're looking at the vast differences in artists wanting recording services. what is the perfect scenario for one individual might not be what is perfect for another. things even like location or hours available could be important to someone. so even the home recording, mobile recording, high-end recording and everything in between has its place. doesn't mean that we all shouldn't toot our own horns though ; ) - Wed, 28 May 2003 2:47pm | ||
| The Drummer | Well Shane.....looks like we have a few places we need to check out. I like the sound that Adam found for the Cynics album. I know at Electric Mountain, if we really wanted to save some $$$, I think Zander would allow us a straight up live recording instead of tracks. I have heard lots of good stuff about Sea Of Shit. The boys from Moneyshot would be cool as well, I met them at NMW and I think they would relate to our hearts as far as making music goes. Check Full Circle Studios out as well, Monica seems to know her shit. FUCK decisions decisions decisions!!!! - Wed, 28 May 2003 2:59pm | ||
| RSBF User Info... | "Monica seems to know her shit" haha i'm laughing at that one cause really, i don't - i have nothing to do with recording other than my guy runs the studio. i'm good at picking up coffee though ; ) - Wed, 28 May 2003 3:12pm | ||
| The Drummer | Yeah, well, my general concencus is that you know your shit OK. You are around the scene enough, so I get the impression you do. So just say yes, yes I do know my shit!!! - Wed, 28 May 2003 3:34pm | ||
| helonwheels User Info... | I love it!! A tough NICE guy, cool. Keep it up! I like you gosh darnnit, deal with it K!? Hee hee. - Wed, 28 May 2003 3:40pm | ||
| RSBF User Info... | well thanks Drummer guy ; ) so will that be an extra-large double-double for ya? hehehe i highly recommend the blueberry fritters too - my treat ; ) - Wed, 28 May 2003 3:41pm | ||
| The Drummer | and as usual.......the NICE guy probably finishes last. Sorry, that is as mean as I can be. Why is it the ladies like them assholes more??!!! - Wed, 28 May 2003 3:51pm | ||
| helonwheels User Info... | I can let you ahhh finish first if you want to, I don't mind. There are plenty of gals out there who DO love a good guy. A good guy with a naughty side is even better though. No thank you on the assholes. - Wed, 28 May 2003 4:20pm | ||
| Anonymous | Let's have a victoria studio show down.. We'll start round #1 with metal genre. next will be hip hop/r&b, then alt/rock and jazz/funk. Clips will be one minute and will be voted by the public.. - Wed, 28 May 2003 5:13pm | ||
| Anonymous | when where how - Wed, 28 May 2003 5:32pm | ||
| Anonymous | considering clips are of lower quality than actualy sound files on disk, its not that great an idea. - Wed, 28 May 2003 5:32pm | ||
| brad | for me personally..i wouldn't even consider going anywhere but Sea of shit. Scotts always been more than fair and has great ideas and abilities, is really flexable and caters to your wants etc...AND you don't have to sell your car to afford to record there..i've heard some arguments about people not liking the quality of stuff released...forgetting entirely that some bands do entire 20 song projects for like under $300...with little time spent in mixdown/production....whatever. - Wed, 28 May 2003 8:28pm | ||
| ticklefish | clips are fine: everyone is working with the same handicap and the judging is relative. It also depends on how much you compress your mp3. It is still going to reveal production ability just fine. - Wed, 28 May 2003 11:10pm | ||
| josh User Info... | ya, don't slag sea of shit for any "crappy" recording quality you've ever heard come out of there. You can't expect 12 songs done in 8 hours without alot of post production to sound amazing. But you have 12 songs on CD at the end of the day without breaking your bank. If you put in the time and energy, sea of shit is more than capable of putting out recording quality to rival anything out there, and its still gonna be at better prices. - Thu, 29 May 2003 10:47am | ||
| Zippgunn User Info... | Thanks you guys for pointing out one thing that does frustrate me sometimes. It usually goes like this: band comes and records, they have no money, so we do it fast and they go home with an album for peanuts. Later I hear that they're recording in another studio, and that it's way better than the stuff they did with me, and that they're SO much happier. Then I find out that they spent a month just recording the drum tracks, or suchlike, and are a coupla thousand bux in the hole for studio time. You really do get what you pay for in this business, and there is often no substitute for time. You can get it cheap or you can get it really right, and if you're REALLY prepared you can have both. But not always. And most studios are genre specific; none of them will admit it, but it's usually the case. So you get studio "A" whose forte is metal and studio "B" who leans to the folk crowd, etc. The metal studio will often build up an album track by track so that it's perfect, the folkies like it straight off the floor, warts and all. Some studios are great for acoustic stuff, others are hopeless. It seems a lot of studios have great rooms or great gear, but not both. So the wonderful tape machines and outboard gear get to work in a place with a 6 foot ceiling. And the studio that's been converted from a church has no microphones. But these places are often quite cheap; the great rooms equipped with great gear tend to get expensive. The potential client has to weigh all of these factors in when choosing a studio/engineer, or you can have a situation that a buddy of mine has right now. He has booked a studio for a project (and paid for it) but the staff aren't up to even the most basic things, like punch ins or headphone mixes. So I had to do the bass tracks I was doing perfectly all the way through, or else it was no good. Time consuming, to say the least! - Thu, 29 May 2003 11:14am | ||
| RSBF User Info... | little extra facts you might not know about Full Circle ; ) (1) i think that some people think that Full Circle was built and is run by all the guys in Dizzy - that is not true. the band records there, but does not engineer or produce. Christer (singer in Dizzy/independant songwriter) and Darryl (not in Dizzy/toured Canada for many years with a top band as their soundguy) built the studio from scratch with some help from a few friends. the idea for the studio came about because they wanted a great place to spend a year recording Dizzy and then to turn it into a recording studio for other bands. they took their time and the appearance and acoustics of the room show it. you should see the ceilings and walls of this place. the stamped concrete and woodwork is gorgeous and pleasing to the ear as well. it's got a floating floor and the inside of the walls and ceiling were built for sound quality. six panes of glass from the control room to the performance room. bottom line: it was a labour of love, and the room is top of the line. so much minute detailing effort. (2) Christer has been recording in studios since the age of 12 and has been a musician since age 6 (and I'm talking his own songs that are freaking amazing for a 12 year old - still can't believe it) His father owned a studio in Ontario and so this has been in his blood for life. he plays many styles and is a master of acoustic/classical guitar. it was inevitable that he would build his own studio and eventually do this for his life work. (3) watching Darryl and Christer engineer together, shows how much they compliment each other. amazing ears these two have. their age difference is complimenting as well. Darryl toured for many years as a soundguy (can't remember the bands but you'd recognize them right away if i told ya) (4) microphones and set up - you'd take one look and get excited with what you'd see. i'd let Christer give you the lowdown on mic's. let's say i didn't know that mic's could get that expensive... but what do i know ; ) (5) type of recordings: everything from live off the floor (with those mic's and acoustics, live off the floor sounds great in itself), demos to full out professional recordings sounding like they've come straight out of a bigtime studio. (6) Danny Deane is available for engineering/producing - he trades his time for use of the studio http://www.dannydeane.com - he was on a label with Alanis Morrisette at one time ; ) (7) any type of instrument or specific gear (outside of control room stuff) you'd like to have is available or will be made available. back-up vocals, studio musicians, keyboards/effects, whatever you want. (8) pricing? something for everyone. right now is a good time to get in on some recording time there as they are currently building a Full Circle portfolio. you won't be rushed or pressed for time - they are really taking their time to get the best possible sound for everyone who is currently recording there. (9) room vibe - i have heard so many people that have come through just to look at this place, mention that the room has an amazing vibe to it. (10) you thought it ended at the recording but it doesn't - looking to market your project? that's available too. whether you're looking for artwork, a website, graphic/logo work, high quality press kits, demo CD mass production - you'll get it to your satisfaction. can't afford all that? we can help. and yes, that IS something i CAN guarantee. that's what i meant about value. (11) the pricing does not reflect what went into building this place so you're not paying for it. (12) there are country, pop/rock, alt rock, metal, AND other lighter styles of music being recorded/produced at Full Circle at present. SO, i have rambled what i think and believe in. i don't know all too much about the gear in the control room so you'd have to ask Darryl and Christer about that kinda stuff. just wanted to share some info that i know about. i'm sure i've missed a lot of stuff that others might find important so if you aren't informed, best to talk to the studio with your direct questions........ 478-0767 blah blah blah slag away ANON's ; ) so yeah, there's my hype advertisement! - Thu, 29 May 2003 12:29pm | ||
| ticklefish | I used to believe you just had to be well rehearsed, make a half dozen takes, select the best, twiddle with the levels and a bit of panning until the relative levels seemed okay, then mix down to two track and away you go: $300 for 5 songs. It is amazing how much people discount how much production/editing time is necessary to get a good sound. In my home studio, I can spend hours, even days tweaking the compression on vocal tracks alone, then the time involved in selecting the right reverb, how much predelay you want, stereo imaging....shit it can take a long time to edit tracks alone, even in the digital world where it can move faster. If price is what is limiting you, and you want to record a demo and not pay a lot of money, you are going to get just that: a demo (anyone remember what "demo" is short for? Yeah, demonstration....like this is a rough sketch). If you want to record anything that sounds as good as what you hear on commercial CDs, it is going to take a lot of time and a lot of money. Being well prepared is critical, and reduces your tracking time, but editing and production takes time. That is why i have invested about $5000 myself in a digital audio workstation with all the software I need and am adding hardware bits piece by piece, this way I can play with the tracks to get them exactly how I want them, with no rushing. I put up an ad in the Self Promo regarding Project Studio/Demo Recording: I will work VERY cheap too, but have distinct limits on what I can handle in terms of bands (I can't record live drums or a whole band at once, don't have the inputs necessary), but anyone who wants to experiment, i am just looking for more material to work with. I know my production end, and will spend a shitload of my own time working on something to sound right... I'm just looking to build my resume, and if anyone wants to spend half an hour listening to what I have done so far, give me a call (920-4804) or email here, and if you like what you hear, we can negotiate something that will work for me and you. I can rent any necessary outboard gear, and have no problem if you just want to experiment and then take it to a bigger more "pro" studio to finish off. - Thu, 29 May 2003 12:31pm | ||
| Anonymous | almost forgot........ you can email Full Circle at [email protected] or contact me if you want me to get some answers for you [email protected] L8r Sk8r's - Thu, 29 May 2003 1:26pm | ||
| Anonymous | CRAP that didn't work - here are the emails again......... [email protected] [email protected] - Thu, 29 May 2003 1:28pm | ||
| Anonymous | http://www.electricmountain.com - Thu, 29 May 2003 3:22pm | ||
| SentencedtoBurn User Info... | How do I get a hold of the dude from the Rat's Nest and how does his work compare to the others mentioned here already? ( in terms of price and quality). - Thu, 29 May 2003 3:25pm | ||
| Anonymous | for cheap metal recordings use Rats Nest or Sea Of Shite. for slightly better sound quality ( not neccesarily production quality ) use Electric Mountain. - Thu, 29 May 2003 3:29pm | ||
| _Griphin_ User Info... | Rats Nest Studios 250-383-8679 E-Mail: [email protected] Gary Brainess has tons of experience, both in studio and live for recording (but you knew this already). There's also Scott Henderson, but I can't remember how to get in touch with him. His studio is located in Colwood. Peace... - Thu, 29 May 2003 5:58pm | ||
| Anonymous | if you wanna get ahold of scotty henderson at sea of shit read above post ...look for Zipgunn ..dbl click...you get the picture.... - Thu, 29 May 2003 8:16pm | ||
| Lythic Elliot | We recently did a song at electric mountain. Zander is extremely professional and efficient. As for how it sounds, check it out for yourself. http://www.mp3.com/lythicblue cheers - Fri, 30 May 2003 3:35am | ||
| Adam G. | We (KickShaw) recorded with Adam Sutherland at Infinity Studios. My only complaint is that Adam is a picky bastard! No honestly, Adam is great and very affordable ($20/hr). He is easy to work with and will ensure that the final product is top notch. You can check out our recordings at http://www.kickshawmusic.com, under Tourist Season. I'm happy with the final product. Peace Adam - Fri, 30 May 2003 11:37am | ||
| buddy | S.O.S studios rules! When my band was working with Scott he did eveything he possibly could to make us sound the way we wanted to sound. He knows his gear and he knows music! I've also heard alot of really good things about electric mountain, although I have yet to go there. There, that's my 2 cents for whatever that's worth. - Sun, 1 Jun 2003 10:34pm | ||
| Zander | Just to let y'all know, the new interface for our website is up and running. Its got lots of info regarding the studio, Phils media engine which the site is built on, as well as mp3 audio clips of recordings done here including metal, punk and hip hop genres.... We also have a category for local bands who have recorded here, so its good exposure as we get alot of traffic. Cheers..............Zander http://www.electricmountain.com - Mon, 2 Jun 2003 9:29pm | ||
| Tony | those tough as nails tracks sound fucking amazing. - Wed, 4 Jun 2003 2:33am | ||
| Sweet Grace | You can't expect 12 songs done in 8 hours without alot of post production to sound amazing. No disrespect, but why settle for a project that doesn't sound amazing? Recording takes time and money...if you don't have either...wait until you do! It's worth it. The product represents your band..and if you plan to use it in a promo package to book shows, enter competitions, or sell at gigs, it might as well be amazing. Maybe I'm a bit of a perfectionist?! - Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:15am | ||
| MethodAir User Info... | Electric Mountain MP3 page: http://www.electricmountain.com/html/electricMPThrees.html EM Video Page: http://www.electricmountain.com/html/electricVideos.html - Wed, 4 Jun 2003 1:52pm | ||
| Zippgunn User Info... | Hmmm I'll bet that "Sweet Grace" is in some kind of metal band. If a) the band can play the tunes and b) you have the correct equipment (mics,etc) you CAN in fact record an album that sounds good in 8 hours. I mean, Rudy Van Gelder did an album a day in his parents' living room for about 25 years and he's a god in the recording world. Never heard of him, you say. Well look at any record recorded for Blue Note from 1950 to about 1975 and anything on CTI recods ever and he recorded it. Fast. Hundreds if not thousands of albums. I did the whole Bronze project in about 7 1/2 hours because they were prepared to play and all their gear worked. - Wed, 4 Jun 2003 2:20pm | ||
| Chunks | Where can we hear Bronze? Do they have a website? - Wed, 4 Jun 2003 2:32pm | ||
| Sweet Grace | I hate metal. - Wed, 4 Jun 2003 2:33pm | ||
| Zippgunn User Info... | You could have fooled me. So what are you into? - Wed, 4 Jun 2003 2:36pm | ||
| RSBF User Info... | i agree with Scott......... if you have the right mic's positioned well, the gear, and the knowledge/experience you can really cut down on time (musicians of course must know their stuff too). mic'd effectively you can get GREAT sound. i've been witness to this. on the flipside, if a band has crappy gear and doesn't know how to use it or the engineer/studio hands don't know their stuff ........ it can take forever to record something that someone else can do in a day. some musicians actually get their tracks recorded in one take - others it takes weeks. - Wed, 4 Jun 2003 2:58pm | ||
| Fred the Dragon | I've done recordings both ways... in a weekend (24 hours) and over the course of a month or two. I see the advantages of both, as well as the drawbacks. Larger bands (ska bands, for example) will have a harder time recording in a day, simply because of their size and the amount of overdubbing that needs to get done. And a HUGE part of it is the engineer. I've working with guys who can mix a song in a half hour, while some take 2-3. And personally, the guy that mixed in a half hour did a better job than the other, simply because he knew his shit WAY better. Bottom line though, if you're going to go into the studio, you need to know your shit inside and out and be able to play your part without any other instrument. It also helps to give the engineer a rough demo a week or so before so he has an idea what he's getting into. Usually a mic hanging in the middle of your jam space is good enough. - Wed, 4 Jun 2003 3:20pm | ||
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