This document discusses record production and studios. It covers the roles of record producers which can vary, from being employed by a label to working independently. Producer roles include overseeing the artist, studio, and ensuring the record is completed on budget. There are different types of studios, from basic home setups to independent professional studios and label-owned facilities. The record production process involves five stages - from pre-production planning through mixing and mastering the final product. Budgeting, arrangements, tracking recordings, overdubs, mixing and delivering the finished record are some of the key elements outlined.
This document discusses record production and studios. It covers the roles of record producers which can vary, from being employed by a label to working independently. Producer roles include overseeing the artist, studio, and ensuring the record is completed on budget. There are different types of studios, from basic home setups to independent professional studios and label-owned facilities. The record production process involves five stages - from pre-production planning through mixing and mastering the final product. Budgeting, arrangements, tracking recordings, overdubs, mixing and delivering the finished record are some of the key elements outlined.
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MUC 110 - Recording Industry Part III
Music and Business Program
Mesa Community College
This document discusses record production and studios. It covers the roles of record producers which can vary, from being employed by a label to working independently. Producer roles include overseeing the artist, studio, and ensuring the record is completed on budget. There are different types of studios, from basic home setups to independent professional studios and label-owned facilities. The record production process involves five stages - from pre-production planning through mixing and mastering the final product. Budgeting, arrangements, tracking recordings, overdubs, mixing and delivering the finished record are some of the key elements outlined.
This document discusses record production and studios. It covers the roles of record producers which can vary, from being employed by a label to working independently. Producer roles include overseeing the artist, studio, and ensuring the record is completed on budget. There are different types of studios, from basic home setups to independent professional studios and label-owned facilities. The record production process involves five stages - from pre-production planning through mixing and mastering the final product. Budgeting, arrangements, tracking recordings, overdubs, mixing and delivering the finished record are some of the key elements outlined.
Record Producer Roles Vary Label Employee Under Label Contract Independent Producer Under Artist Contract All-In Deal Independent/Spec Deal Master Purchase Agreement Producer/Label Entrepreneur Match Producer to Artist Being A Successful Producer/Engineer Producer Points Percentages
The Studio Operations Design Selecting The Right Studio
Types of Studios Home Studios Basics of Home Recording Preproduction/Demo Studios Independent Studios Label-Owned Studios
5 Stages of Record Production Pre-Production: Budgeting/Planning Group/Producer/Engineer Is Poorly Prepared Lacking Professionalism Arrangements in Rehearsals In The Studio: Basics and Tracking Tracking Sheet (Protools Built-In) In The Studio: Overdubbing Punch-Ins In The Studio: Mixing and Final Preparations Tonal Qualities/EQ Multi-Formats For Listening (Studio, Car, Computer, Headphones etc) Post-Production: Mastering and Delivery Requirements (Vary Per Job)
Recording Budget Sample Form References All content in this lecture is created by Henri Benard and various referenced websites contained within the slides. This information is intended only for use by students enrolled in MUC109 at Mesa Community College. No unauthorized use shall be granted. Henri Benard 2014