How 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 your live shows or band practices, invite the engineer to see you play.

If you can't provide specific examples, try to describe general characteristics of the sound you want; vintage, modern, agressive, mellow, polished, or raw for example. The better you articulate your vision, the closer your music can get to the sound you imagine.

It's also crucial to know which equipment and instruments to use to achieve your desired sound. Your recording engineer can advise you if you have questions.

For tracking, your recording engineer will determine room placement, microphone and preamp selection, and other recording procedures to capture the tones needed to achieve the final result you desire.

During the mixing and mastering process, you will be able to provide feedback on the direction of your song.