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Hardware
Console - Yamaha 02r96,
Recorders - Pro Tools HD, Tascam MX2424, Tascam DA30 MkII DAT, Tascam CD-RW5000 CD Recorder, Audio optimized laptop for remote Pro Tools & Nuendo recording, Sony PCM-D1
Monitors/Headphones - Mackie HR824, KRK V4, Sony and Audio-Technica phones.
Microphones - full complement by Neumann, Rode, Audio Technica, AKG, Audix, Shure, Sennheiser.
Pre-amps - True Systems Precision 8, DBX Blue 786, Joe Meek VC1Q, Presonus MP20. Firestudio
Limiters/compressors, reverb - Waves L2 Ultramaximizer, DBX Quantum, SPL Transient Designer, ART VLA, FMR Really Nice Compressor, Focusrite Liquidmix, TC M3000, Alesis Wedge.
Software
Production - Pro Tools HD, Nuendo, Wavelab, Sound Forge, ACID, Reason, Ableton Live, Vegas Pro, library of loops and samples.
Plug-ins -Waves Diamond Suite, Focusrite Liquid Mix, TC Powercore, Sony Oxford Transient Modulator/Eq/Dynamics/Inflator, T-Racks, Antares Mic Modeler Joe Meek SC2, Moogerfooger etc.
Notation - Finale, Sibelius
Layout, CD Design - Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker.
Photography/Video – Photoshop, Fireworks, Premiere, Sonic, Pinnacle Studio.
Rates/Packages/Policies
Although we do work from a basic hourly rate, most people prefer to agree up front on a package which avoids excessive clock-watching and contributes to a relaxed session for all.
Each project is unique and priced accordingly, but as some guidelines are helpful, we list here some block rate/package examples:
Service |
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One Hour |
$45 |
Minimum 2 Hours |
One Day |
$330 |
8 Hours |
One week |
$1,600 |
5 Day Lockout |
5 Song Demo |
$500-$1,000 |
Tracking, mixing, basic mastering, price depends on complexity, five Lightscribe cds. |
10 Song CD |
$1,750 - $2,500 |
Tracking, mixing, mastering, twelve Lightscribe cds. Session files archived on dvd or client’s hard drive. |
Remote Recording |
Priced per Project |
1. Two track live with on-site cd delivery or studio mastering
2. Multitrack, studio mixdown, mastering.
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Mastering - Priced per project.
Ancillary Services such as those listed are negotiated individually as per their specific needs:
• Arranging
• Production
• Notation
• Session Musicians
• Tape and Vinyl transfers
• Duplication
• Archiving
• Artwork
• Photography
• Video
We accept Paypal
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Tracking
Studio
Comprehensive 24/96 multitrack setup - to Tascam MX2424, ProTools HD, Nuendo. High quality microphones and preamps are used as the front end of the recording path which is kept clean and direct to ensure the purest reproduc-tion of your music.
We can track and overdub as many tracks as your project requires. You can do as many takes as you need. Nothing is lost. Automated punch-in enables you to clean up a great take with precision. Comp tracks can be assembled that ensure the best take for each track.
We are fully equipped through the use of MIDI, and all audio file types, your loops or ours, and software that includes ACID, Reason and Ableton Live to help with song construction.
Remote
2 Track live recording for immediate on-site cd delivery or multitrack recording for studio mix down, mastering. Our mobile Pro Tools rig and the incomparable Sony PCM-D1 stereo recorder help bring you the finest pro-quality results.
Mixing
Our Yamaha 02r96 controls fully automated ProTools/Nuendo editing and mix down with full set of state-of-the-art Waves, TC and Sony Oxford plug-ins, outboard eq, DBX compression/ gating, the amazingly clear and rich TC3000 reverb, and the wonder tool Transient Designer.
Mastering
Our hybrid mastering chain is hardware and software based. This includes the DBX Quantum and the incredible L2 Ultramaximizer (hardware). The software-based path is done through Wavelab with the use of the Waves Diamond Suite and TC Powercore with the beautifully musical Sony Oxford plug-ins.
Available delivery media include cdr, dvd+r,
dvd-r, dvdram, dvdaudio, firewire/usb hard drive
Additional Services
Production
A producer, whether, a member of the band or not, is an essential partner to the recording engineer. Although we encourage you to have your own producer, professional production ser-vices are available to artists who need help in conceptualizing, planning and running their recording session.
Arranging, Scoring, Transcribing
These services are negotiated based on the complexity of what is required from simple lead sheets to fully charted arrangements.
Session Musicians
Some of the San Francisco Bay Area’s finest musicians are available for sessions on an as-needed basis.
Instruments
A range of instruments are available free of charge for all sessions:
Drumsets – Sonor jazz and Gretsch rock/fusion sets, with range of Paiste and Zildjian cymbals.
Afro-Cuban Percussion - Skin-on Skin congas, range of cowbells, shekere, guiro
Brazilian Percussion – caixa, repinique, surdos, tamborims, pandeiros, agogo, tan tan, cuicas, caxixi, berimbau.
Keyboards - Alesis QS8 fully weighted full-size keyboard, acoustic upright.
Bass - Fender Precision.
Gig and Event Photography/Video
We can photograph or video your band in live action using high-resolution digital equipment and deliver raw or edited results on cd or dvd.
Artwork, Jacket/label design
CD Duplication
In-house art and design services and short-run cd duplication are available on a custom basis. We can also refer you to local professional services.
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