Shawn Thomas Studios (STS)
| Recording/Production Software: *Pro Tools LE/Digi002 (ver 7.4) *Reason Propellerhead *Ableton Live Digidesign *FXpansion BDF (Drum Module) *SampleTank 2 (Sound Module) *Magix Audio Cleaning Lab |
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Equipment and Instruments: *Sweetwater CSTowerPlus G2A3 PC *Rode NT1 and MXL 2001Gold Studio Mics *MXL 990 Condenser and 991 Recording Mics *Sony MHC Monitor/Sound System *Studio Guitars and Midi Controllors *Proteus 2000 Sound Module *Alesis SR-16 Drum Machine *Johnson J-Station Pre-amp |
Plug-ins and Other:
*Pro Tools Plug-in Bundles
*T-RackS EQ (parametric EQ)
*AmpliTube LE (amp module) *Melodyne
(tuning/timing)
*Xpand! (audio suite)
*Structure (audio suite)
*SignalTools (mastering)
Studio Rates:
Base rate for studio recording time is $55 per hour. This fee includes all
Pro-Tools engineering. For local studio reservations, a $55 security deposit
is due at least 24 hours in advance to reserve ANY studio time. For studio
reservations from out of town, a $165 security deposit is due at least 7
days in advance to reserve ANY studio time. Reservations are not held until
the deposit has been received. This is a non-refundable deposit, and will
be applied to the final amount due once recording is completed. Package
rates may be available upon
request...
Mastering and "Long Distance" Projects:
STS is happy to work in cooperation with other studios or continue work on
projects that have already been in production, such as:
*Mastering and sequencing of completed tracks from another studio
or home studio.
*Remixes and "club-dance" versions of previously recorded songs.
*Recording of musical tracks to be used at another studio local to
the artist for
adding vocal production.
*Adding/recording vocals to musical tracks previously recored at another
studio
or home studio.
*Re-mastering and sequencing of songs from previously recorded projects
into a
new compilation or collection version.
"Long Distance" projects completed through the mail will be billed at the
base studio rate of $55 per hour with a deposit of $55 due with first mailed
packaged of materials.
CD Duplication and Distribution:
Shawn Thomas Studios highly recommends
CDDVDNow, a CD/DVD duplication
and replication company located in Castro Valley, CA. Over the past
17 years, Shawn Thomas has worked with multiple duplication companies, and
personally endorses CDDVDNow as the best company he has ever used for his
own projects. They offer a wide variety of packages, including multiple
panel inserts, digipacks, CDsingles, double-sided discs, digitally enhanced,
HD-DVD, and much more. Their rates are always competitive and usually
beat other duplication companies and their quality is top of the line.
They offer package rates to short-run orders, and even offer special
bonuses such as barcodes for only $9.95 and the new "Bandlink" Interface
technology. Plus, CDDVDNow is part of a resource network for artists
including Indie Artists Alliance and iMuzic. For more information visit
the sites listed below, or send them an email at
info@cddvdnow.com.
www.cddvdnow.com
www.indieartistsalliance.com
www.imuzic.com
Some artists have also used sites such as
CDBaby.com to create a website
and online store. CDBaby offers great digital distribution opportunities
along with point of sale assistance with credit cards. Also recommended
is HostBaby.com for website
design and hosting needs.
Shawn Thomas Studios can help you choose a distribution strategy that is
suited to your budget and image.
For more information, email
info@shawnthomasstudios.com,
or call Shawn Thomas Studios at (561) 635-5052.