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Studio Time, For The First Time
« on: April 11, 2016, 10:48:47 pm »
  I'm about to schedule some studio time and it will be my first time working in a studio with an engineer. I've got the two tracks I want to work on and my goal is to basically finish them off. Rather it be completing the mastering or tweaking some sounds, whatever it may be. I'm also doing this just to get the experience since I produce solely out of my apartment.

So, I'm curious if there is anything I need to know ahead of time. Any do's or don'ts. Anything I should expect that maybe I'm not thinking of. I just want to be fully prepared and maximize my time and workflow.

Thanks in advance for any advice!
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Re: Studio Time, For The First Time
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2016, 11:19:41 pm »
Bring a note book and take notes.

Ask him ANY QUESTION YOU CAN THINK OF.

Come prepared with a few to several questions that have been bugging you for a while, or just questions about what ever you want to know more about.

ask him about workflow, reasoning behind solutions to problems, creative reasons why the engineer would choose this over that equipment/effect/etc given context at the moment.

Get his quirks. Try to pick the brain before and after the session if that person has the time, and remember to say thank you!

PS, i'd bring the engineer's favorite beverage as well!
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Re: Studio Time, For The First Time
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2016, 01:30:53 am »
If you're doing live stuff then have your music well rehearsed. The faster you can record a clean take the faster you will get the songs done.
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Re: Studio Time, For The First Time
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2016, 02:21:34 am »
Quote from: Lydian on April 12, 2016, 01:30:53 am
If you're doing live stuff then have your music well rehearsed. The faster you can record a clean take the faster you will get the songs done.

Extremely important
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Re: Studio Time, For The First Time
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2016, 03:05:48 am »
Appreciate the feedback!

There won't be any live recordings so that shouldn't be an issue.
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