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- What do we bring to
the recording session?
Rule #1: Maintain a
good work ethic and maintain discipline, which includes coming to the studio
well prepared to do some good work.
The rule of thumb is:
come prepared! Be ready to perform your
songs well.
What You Don’t Need to Bring:
- Microphones & Accessories (unless the performers have
a particular microphone that they are comfortable with; sometimes drummers will
bring their own microphones with their drum kits)
- Headphones. The studio will provide headphones for all
performers (unless the performer has a particular headphone they are
comfortable with).
- Guitarists can run their guitars through a supply of
amplifiers in the studio. See equipment list on the Guest House Studios
website. However, most guitarists usually bring their own amps. Through Guitar Rig 3, we also have the capability of recording direct.
- Guitartists can use the supply of guitars in the studio if
it’s determined a specific guitar will fit the song better.
- Drummers can use the drum kits in the studio, but
recommend they bring their own sticks.
Sometimes a drummer may opt to use the studio’s drums but will use
his/her own cymbals or snare. That works just fine.
What You Should
Bring:
- Spare parts, such as strings, drum sticks, batteries,
picks, guitar cables, guitar straps, guitar tuners, etc. This is also a sign of the client’s
preparedness for the session.
- Snacks. We highly recommend you bring your own
refreshments or lunch (if working through lunch hours). We can provide coffee, water, and other
bar-type snacks such as peanuts. Keep in
mind that they are no convenience stores or fast food restaurants within
walking distance of the studio.
What You Need to
Bring:
- Money! Yes, bring money to pay the balance of the
bill! We need to eat too!!!!
