STUDIO PREPARATION.

Before entering the studio, each individual within the band should read their following role and requirements.

Musicians

You need to have a clear understanding of your ideas and have them well-rehearsed before entering the studio. Establish the tempos to each of your songs using a metronome.  If your songs change tempos multiple times, THAT'S OK!!! Just make note of all the metronome BPM's. Being able to record to a metronome will ensure all musicians will be comfortable performing in the studio. This will save you time and money.

Equipment

Great sounds start at the source. The better your equipment sounds, the better the sound of the recording. If you are unhappy with your equipment, we have instruments and gear available for you to use (check our gear page). For that reason, we prefer you use our equipment! Regardless, we encourage you to bring your gear or even try to borrow/rent better replacements from some friends. If you are planning on using our gear, please specify before your session so we can ensure it is in proper condition for your recording. You are responsible for any damage incurred to the studio equipment.

Guitar / Bass

Put new strings on your instrument and take it to a local guitar shop to have it properly intonated to the tuning of your songs. The intonation of your instrument is the most important aspect of getting good sounds. If you need help locating a qualified technician, contact us and we'll be happy to perform this on your instrument.

Drums 

Replace your drum kit with brand new batter and resonant (top & bottom) drumheads. Bring A LOT of drumsticks. Fix any squeaks in pedals, throne, stands, etc with WD40. Make sure you give your cymbals a nice wipe down cleaning and be sure to replace any cracked cymbals. We also have cymbals for you to use.

Vocalists

Eat healthy foods, drink plenty of water, Avoid Dairy and Nut Products, and please type the lyrics to the songs that you plan to record. This makes your engineer's job easier as they can follow along while recording vocals and make sure that every word is sung crystal clear.