1. Be 100% sure on which songs you are going to record.

2. Have all the lyrics and music sections written out, as to avoid confusion and fist fights.

3. Bring lots of food and drinks. (Expresso Machine, tea and water available for free at the studio) and we have cafe's and restaurants literally seconds from the studio door.

4. Be prepared to do a lot of sitting around, waiting for each person to record their own part.

90% of the time, with a band, we will record the drums and bass first, then the guitar parts, followed by the keys and voices. Other sounds can be at any point. Don't assume that mistakes will be fixed in the mix down stage, even though it is quite possible, to a degree.
The best sound will come from the source, this being you! Take it serious, but don't forget to have a fun and relaxed recording session. Enjoy it!

Expectations are to be discussed at the start of the recording session. Reference CD's are ideal to bring in, so that the engineer/producer can have a listen with you, and discuss your ideas for the final product, and to realise what can be achieved under the budget you have chosen. Amazing things can be done in short periods of time if you, the band, are prepared and ready to go for it.

For example, read about Nirvana recording Utero here

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