Posts by jamison1sr
Recording Live vs Overdubbing
Live Recording Recording live is the process of capturing a real-time performance, just like the band was playing in concert. It is common practice for jazz, bluegrass, choral, and other genres of music to be recorded live. Benefits of live recording it captures an actual performance, mistakes and all it can save time by recording…
Read MoreRecording Music In The Modern Era
Modern music recording technology is crazy good. It provides amazing benefits, but also some problems. An ironic obstacle artists experience when recording music is sifting through all the tools and technology designed to make creating music simple. From a music production perspective, here are some key ways modern recording technology can help and harm your…
Read MoreHow To Feel Comfortable In The Recording Studio
And Leave With Music Your Are Proud Of Finding the right recording environment is a key ingredient in producing your best music. Professional recording studios are amazing places where magical things happen and musical dreams come to life. As a musician or artist with music to share with the world, it will be helpful for…
Read MoreHow Long Does It Take To Record A Song
The short answer is: it depends on several factors. Here is the long answer. Factors That Affect How Long Song Recording Takes There are two main aspects of recording songs in a recording studio. Recording: the musicians performing in the studio Production: the studio engineer and producer creating the finished product Song recording factors that…
Read MoreConsider Demo Recordings For Studio Preparation
A great way to prepare for recording in a professional recording studio is by recording a homemade demo of the material you will be recording. There are some practical benefits to making demo recordings, plus a bonus benefit that you might find exciting. Benefit One By making demos, you are doing a trial run of…
Read MoreHow To Get Your Music To Sound The Way You Want
Achieving the sound you want involves clear communication between you and the studio. It’s important to discuss your vision from the outset and provide as much detail as needed. Provide examples of music that inspires you and discuss the specific aspects of the sound you like. If you want to capture your sound just like…
Read MoreHow Much Studio Time You Need
The amount of studio time required depends on some basic factors: the complexity of your project your project’s stage of completion the duration and number of songs or pieces the number of instruments and voices how prepared you are to perform your desired level of production quality your budget For a well-rehearsed band, a single…
Read MoreHow to Know What Services I Need
Determining which services you need depends on where you are in the creation or production process. If you have songs, music, ideas, voices, or instruments that you want recorded professionally, you need tracking services. If you’ve already recorded all the tracks and need them refined into a professionally produced end product, mixing is the next…
Read MoreWhat to Expect from Mixing Services
Mixing is where your raw recordings are transformed into the masterpieces you’ve envisioned and come to life. Mixing includes blending all your recorded tracks and balancing levels, enhancing clarity, punch, and energy, and adding character and dynamic and tonal contrast to the music. Communication with your engineer is key to achieving your desired sound. Be…
Read MoreHow Tempo Maps and Scratch Tracks Enhance Your Drum Recording
At Sheboygan Recording, we specialize in capturing incredible drum performances. To help make the drum recording process smoother, more natural, and more precise, we provide two special services: tempo maps and scratch tracks. Tempo Maps A tempo map is a click track (i.e. metronome) custom-built for your song. It matches the tempo changes and time-signature…
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