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spy said one
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things bands often do not prepare for when heading into the studio. go!
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spy said one
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from my one experience, PLAYING TO A CLICK. i don't know if i speak for many bands, but the one i recorded with had to learn quickly how to play our songs at a consistent tempo ON THE CLOCK.
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ermghoti
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Heck, I'd say being able to play a song at all. Just because you can limp through the song without a trainwreck 2 out of 3 times doesn't mean you can hit tape and fix it in the mix.
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punkorama
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Not knowing every song in complete detail. Can't tell you how many times the 2nd guitar player in the band or bassist goes "o I didn't know you played that" orrr not playing the same strumming patterns...uugh
Massive Master
www.massivemastering.com
With pro bands - Nothing.
With rookies - Almost everything. Strings, heads, (proper, "real") drum tuning, arrangements, click tracks - Not noticing that the bass player keeps hitting a flat at one point (every time)...
I always suggested that bands play the tunes, note for note, at half speed to a click - and rehearsing it for at least a week or two before coming in. A drummer playing at half-speed becomes twice as tight at normal speed. Same for the rest of the band for that matter. And the things that reveal themselves... The drummer/bassist not being on the same page, the guitarists not *quite* playing the same part, on and on and on...
A few of literally dozens of reasons that I don't miss tracking.
Granted - With seasoned musicians, these things aren't much of an issue. But with so many others, it's a night-and-day difference after only a few hours.
With rookies - Almost everything. Strings, heads, (proper, "real") drum tuning, arrangements, click tracks - Not noticing that the bass player keeps hitting a flat at one point (every time)...
I always suggested that bands play the tunes, note for note, at half speed to a click - and rehearsing it for at least a week or two before coming in. A drummer playing at half-speed becomes twice as tight at normal speed. Same for the rest of the band for that matter. And the things that reveal themselves... The drummer/bassist not being on the same page, the guitarists not *quite* playing the same part, on and on and on...
A few of literally dozens of reasons that I don't miss tracking.
Granted - With seasoned musicians, these things aren't much of an issue. But with so many others, it's a night-and-day difference after only a few hours.
SouthSIDE Glen
independentrecording.net
leddy
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Paying their bill?
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Dani Pace
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Not having any idea of what they want the finished project to sound like. Not even knowing which song they want to work on. Expecting us to work miracles. Thinking all that is involved is sticking up a few mics and hitting record. Bringing things they don't need, egos, booze, drugs, girlfriends, mothers etc... Forgetting things they do need, new strings, drumsticks, picks, written music etc...
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chamelious
www.thesunexplodes.com
Hahaha, drummer arrives in the studio "Well i forgot drumsticks, but i brought my mother!!"
SouthSIDE Glen
independentrecording.net
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Dani Pace
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Ha ha ha, believe it or not, I've had that happen! And a guitarist who brought a case, with no guitar in it.
suprstar
It aint ez being green
THIS! Been there, done that.. (as the ill prepared band) We practiced our asses off before we went in, we thought we were golden.. A LOT of crap somes out when you can hear every last little detail of every single track, stuff you can't hear in rehearsal. In fact, those particular recording sessions changed the way we practice, we dont just 'play songs' anymore, now we record every rehearsal, play it back, solo diff instruments, really nitpick the shit out of everything.. It's made us better, experience works.
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dementedchord
Psychotic State alumni ch
care for their equipment... gee i didnt realize my amp buzzses like that... is that my kick pedal squeeking??? ad nauseum...
witzendoz
Senior Member
I had a band turn up with no instruments at all, they thought that I would supply everything. Which I did and saved the day.
Before recording anything serious, the band should book a day in the studio to demo the songs and to get used to playing in a studio. The demos could be a live mix to stereo, the band could then take this away and check out what each member is playing in detail, and to also hear that they may not be as tight as they thought and that more rehearsal time is needed. This demo could save heaps of time and money later.
Cheers
Alan.
Before recording anything serious, the band should book a day in the studio to demo the songs and to get used to playing in a studio. The demos could be a live mix to stereo, the band could then take this away and check out what each member is playing in detail, and to also hear that they may not be as tight as they thought and that more rehearsal time is needed. This demo could save heaps of time and money later.
Cheers
Alan.
