I take time to make sure everything sounds its best when going in (to the computer). When I record the performer, I interact. I think most engineers don’t motivate their clients to perform their best. I like to make the recording sound like a glorified live performance instead of a digital performance.
- Andrew Wade
Recording / Engineering – Record your project in a comfortable and creative environment with top of the line gear and the industry standard recording software, ProTools, at Andrew’s private studio (known as the Wade Studio).
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Andrew is available to produce, record, or engineer at other studios
I like to make my mixes sound natural yet full of character and feeling. Every band has their own sound, and I believe I capture that.
- Andrew Wade
Mixing – Get your project mixed right. Don’t put all your time and money into just the recording–the mixing process is one of the most crucial parts of a record. Let Andrew breathe life into your mix.
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FILE PREPARATION FOR MIXING
A ProTools session file (.ptf) is the preferred file format for mixing. All other session file type users must have all tracks from the session bounced down and set to zero with all effects taken off. The files must be bounced down in the highest quality possible (44.1 kHz 24 bit is the minimum for mixing). Session notes are required, they can be sent with the audio files as a ‘.txt’ file or in an email.
FILE PREPARATION FOR MASTERING
There are 2 types of mastering available to you, budget (traditional) mastering and stem mastering (much higher quality). For budget mastering all you have to do is mix down your song(s) in at least 24 bit stereo, send them to us, and you’re finished. For stem (also known as separation) mastering, you will need to mix down the traditional 24 bit stereo mix along with different groups of instruments or ‘stems’ for each song. Typically, you will mix down 4 stems per song which will consist of the following: drums (all percussion), bass, guitars (all other music in the song including keys, etc.), and vocals. Leave all the effects and automation on when mixing down the separate stems. Make sure you organize the songs and stems into folders; each folder should contain 5 files (4 stems and 1 24 bit mixdown of the song). The advantage of stem mastering is phenomenal . » read about it’s many advantages.
HOW DO WE GET THE FILES TO YOU?
After backing up all your files, mailing a hard drive is the safest and most efficient way to send your files. Another way is mailing the files after burning them onto (a) DVD(s) or CD(s). If your file size is small, for instance if you were only getting 1 song mastered, you could email it or send it through an online service like YouSendIt.com.
I like to collaborate with my clients to make sure we’re all on the same page. I listen to their ideas and try to expand on them while taking a more refined and creative approach. The outcome is sometimes greater than the client had expected.
- Andrew Wade
Preproduction – Don’t go into the studio unprepared; preproduction gets your songs record-ready. Improving on melodies, harmonies, and arrangements will take your sound to a professional level.
Production – Andrew will put ‘that sound’ into your music using his experience and creativity. He’s heard numerous times that his production has transformed a song into something better than what the client had ever imagined. Andrew will also produce at other studios if desired
Studio musicians – Studio musicians are available for hire to play drums, bass, guitar, cello, or whatever you need on your project.
Music writing – Andrew will write music for your song based off of your vocal ideas using his musical expertise. Studio musicians are available if you choose to record your masterpiece with Andrew. Your song can be anything you could imagine and more!
I like keeping the integrity of the recording while also making it as loud as you want.
- Andrew Wade
Budget mastering – If you’re tight on money after spending so much on recording and/or mixing, let Andrew help you. Your mix can go from weak and muffled to bold and punchy. This type of mastering is easily comparable to pricey alternatives.
Hide The Special Requirements
FILE PREPARATION FOR MIXING
A ProTools session file (.ptf) is the preferred file format for mixing. All other session file type users must have all tracks from the session bounced down and set to zero with all effects taken off. The files must be bounced down in the highest quality possible (44.1 kHz 24 bit is the minimum for mixing). Session notes are required, they can be sent with the audio files as a ‘.txt’ file or in an email.
FILE PREPARATION FOR MASTERING
There are 2 types of mastering available to you, budget (traditional) mastering and stem mastering (much higher quality). For budget mastering all you have to do is mix down your song(s) in at least 24 bit stereo, send them to us, and you’re finished. For stem (also known as separation) mastering, you will need to mix down the traditional 24 bit stereo mix along with different groups of instruments or ‘stems’ for each song. Typically, you will mix down 4 stems per song which will consist of the following: drums (all percussion), bass, guitars (all other music in the song including keys, etc.), and vocals. Leave all the effects and automation on when mixing down the separate stems. Make sure you organize the songs and stems into folders; each folder should contain 5 files (4 stems and 1 24 bit mixdown of the song). The advantage of stem mastering is phenomenal . » read about it’s many advantages.
HOW DO WE GET THE FILES TO YOU?
After backing up all your files, mailing a hard drive is the safest and most efficient way to send your files. Another way is mailing the files after burning them onto (a) DVD(s) or CD(s). If your file size is small, for instance if you were only getting 1 song mastered, you could email it or send it through an online service like YouSendIt.com.
