Frequently Asked Questions
Below are a list of Frequently asked questions that we often get asked.

Rates, Booking & Location:

Is the rate really just $100/song?
  Yes, though depending on the number of instruments and the amount of time planned to track, that   price may fluctuate a little.

What other costs might I incur at the studio?
  none. We dont charge for CDs, DVDs, etc.

Do you offer any kind of "package deals" for bigger projects?
  Yes! For information on those packages you must contact the studio.

How much do your studio musicians charge?
  $20 per hour, per musician with a two-hour minimum. The minimum helps cover their travel costs.

Services:

Do you record... [insert musical genre here]?
  We record all genres and styles of music, in addition to spoken-word and other types of   projects.

Do you make hip-hop beats?
  No. We will work with the artist on creating beats for a song, but we do not specifically create the beats.

All I do is sing (or play guitar, drums, etc.). Can you provide other music or musicians?
  Musicians, yes. See the previous section's question about studio musicians. Music? No.

Can you help with musical arrangements?
  Absolutely! If you need some pointers on song structure, we can help.

Equipment:

Do you have/use Pro Tools?
  Yes.

Can I bring in other Pro Tools files for you to mix or add to?
  Yes.

The Recording Process:

How long does it take to record a song, CD, etc.?
  That really depends on you and the project you're doing. A well-rehearsed band can usually track about 4 songs in 8 hours. For mixing, we usually suggest planning to spend about 2-3 hours per song. Of course, if you add more parts, need to try more "takes," etc. it's going to take longer. Also, don't forget to factor in breaks for meals, etc.!

What do I need to bring?
  Any instruments you want to play; extra copies of lyric/lead sheets for the engineer to follow,   amps, and extra strings, picks, drumsticks, drum heads, etc. Also, if you have a CD whose sound you're trying to "copy" you should bring that, too, and let the engineer listen to it before you begin.