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Q. How long does it take to record a song?
A.The amount of time varies widely depending on a
number of factors. Generally speaking, these
factors include: the number of tracks or overdubs
required, the number of musicians involved, the amount of previous recording
experience of the artists, the purpose of the project (demo vs final mastered
track), the budget, and other circumstances that may arise. The amount
of time can be reduced by doing some pre-planning. See “Getting
Started ”. |
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Q. How much does it cost?
A. At SouthWest Sound it costs much less than many other
studios because we are located in Sierra Madre outside
the "high rent
zone" of Hollywood. Our current rate is $45 per hour. |
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Q. When do you start charging for our time?
A. There is usually a grace period while you load in
and set up your equipment, but the time begins when we start working
which means setting up microphones, adjusting monitor mixes, etc. |
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Q. Are you compatible with Pro Tools?
A.We think that what we use is superior to ProTools,
but to answer your question, yes, we can work with ProTools files. |
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Q. Do we have to buy our own hard drive?
A. It depends. It's better if you do for several reasons.
1. It's your music, you should be in possession
of it. 2. The cost of hard dives is going
down all the time and all things considered,
it really isn't that expensive. 3. Security.
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Q. Can we leave equipment set up in the studio?
A.
if you are coming back the next day. |
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Q. Do you have drums?
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No, not currently. Most drummers prefer playing their
own drums. |
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Q. What format do you record in?
A.
We record direct to hard disk at 16 or 24-bit resolution
usually at 44.1 Khz sample rate. Our software of choice is DP (Digital
Performer) by MOTU (link to MOTU) but we in import sessions from ProTools,
Logic, Cubase, Cakewalk, and many other audio applications.
We record digitally to hard disk using Digital Performer software running on
Mac computers using outboard mic preamps and |
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Q. Do you make copies for us?
A.
We don't replicate CDs in quantity, but we will certainly
burn CDs for you to listen to as your work progresses. |
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Q. What is MIDI?
A. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument
Digital Interface.
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Q. What is mastering?
A. The art and science of preparing audio for commercial
release. The final step the audio goes through before
being heard by the listening public. More about Mastering... |
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Q. What about CD artwork?
A. We have in-house graphic
design capabilities. |
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