Lab Report, Do Something
Category: Lab
I have been spending more and more time in the studio. It is always my belief that in cold weather states, like Ohio (but not like this week), more work is done in the studio during the winter than in the summer. I keep my winter warm, so your summer will be hot.
What does all that mean. A new album I am working on, one without a title, will be released when the sun is allowed back out! I am also working with some local artists to get some mixes done from sessions here at the lab. The more time I spend in here, the more it seems that the "juices" flow.
I wanted to give a few suggestions to anyone looking to get a studio off the ground...
1. Buy used equipment if you can't afford the good shit. You really want the $1000 new synth, but you can afford the $300 version; why not look for the $450 used version of the $1000 unit. Its a toss up sometimes, warranties and product lifespan can vary, but if the product is good, go with it. I have purchased my mbox 2 and my MPC1000 used and I wouldn't have it any other way. For the price of the MPC in the retail kit, I purchased the used MPC and the used mbox 2.
2. Look for steals when you are not looking for deals. You may not be looking for a guitar, or a new set of headphones, but if you can get one for 1/10 of the cost, why not do it? You can find all kinds of deals when you put yourself and your browser in the right places. Check out the used gear stores and craigslist!
3. Stay building! Even if you are not expected to do a recording session in your place with your equipment, be ready. Someone may be waving mad dollars at you to be available and ready to help them out. Recording, instrumentation, beat making, mixing, and remixing are things that you can start to "master" without actually working on a project. Make a project and stick to a schedule, as you learn how to do things, refine your skills. The more you know, the further you'll go, right?
Thats it for now.. Stay tuned for more.