Everyone with a computer seems to have a recording studio these days. And that's great. But to make your masters and demos really rock, really swing, really punch, and really stand out, you need more than a computer. You also need excellent mics and gear. You need a recording space that is specifically designed for music production. You need real drums and a real grand piano. You need an engineer with a huge amount of experience and great ears. You need top-level musicianship. And you need to be sure the experience will be completely rewarding.
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"But how much is all that going to cost?"
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"Less than $250 per song in most cases."
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Nashville songwriters need demos. At Punch Sound 99% of full-band demos cost less than $250. Compare that with the average $600 price for Nashville demos. With musicianship included in the hourly rate, this facility allows maximum efficiency for the artist. Most demos take two to four hours to record at Punch Sound. *
How does Punch Sound make such good recordings for so little? By focusing relentlessly on efficiency and quality.
Punch Sound is the place for the solo artist to craft a CD, for the songwriter to knock out some master-quality song demos, for the filmmaker to score a project or complete audio post, or for anyone with high-quality audio needs. And you can try it risk free. Click here for the guarantee.
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Punch Sound offers:
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· Radar 24 digital recorder
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· Full, moving-fader automation
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· Sound-isolated, professional recording rooms
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· Tube, condenser, and dynamic mics,
including:
Neumann (U87ai)
AKG (414, SolidTube, C3000)
Sennheiser (421)
Shure (SM81, SM57, SM58)
ElectroVoice (ND257)
AudioTechnica (AT2020)
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· Real drums and percussion
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· Real Yamaha grand piano with MIDI capability
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· Avalon and Focusrite pre-amps
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· The best A/D converters available
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· Pro-Tools compatibility
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· Antares pitch correction
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· Lots of acoustic guitars, electric guitars, amps, synths, mandolin, banjo, electric bass, fretless bass, upright bass, etc.
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· Nashville Chart writing service
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· Relaxed, comfortable, professional atmosphere
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· NO EXTRA CHARGE FOR MUSICIANSHIP
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I'm Steve, owner of Punch Sound, and I will be your engineer, your multi-instrumentalist, and your all-around best friend as we track your songs. I run all the gear, I'll play guitars, bass, drums, piano, keyboards, mandolin, and banjo if you like, and I will make sure that you are happy when it's done. I am FAST, and I am GOOD at recording songs!
Radar has been hailed worldwide as the best digital recording system made. And yes, Pro-Tools projects can be easily loaded into Radar, and Radar projects can be easily loaded into Pro-Tools. Radar provides the best A/D converters in the world, 24-bit recording fidelity, rock-solid reliability, the sound quality of the venerable 2" tape recorder, and the editing flexibility of the digital audio workstation. U2 recorded the Grammy-winning album "Beautiful Day" on Radar... The Dixie Chicks, Willie Nelson, and George Strait use Radar. Pete Townshend owns four of them. Want to see more Radar users? Click here.
The Mics and Preamps include the Neumann U87ai (the worldwide standard in studio recording for vocals and acoustic instruments)... the AKG 414 (another classic must-have studio mic)... the AKG SolidTube (combining the best of tube and condenser mic technology)... and a closetful of Shure, Electrovoice, Sennheiser, and Audiotechnica mics. The preamps include the Avalon M5 and Focusrite TwinTrak. Hook the U87 up to the M5, run the output through Radar's unbeatable A/D converters... and welcome to the best signal path in Nashville, bar none.
The Space comprises 600 square feet of professionally-designed tracking and mixing rooms. Control room, main room (for drums, guitars, etc.), vocal booth, and guitar room... all to maximize sonic quality and isolation.
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The Console features 32-bit dynamics processing on every channel (i.e. compression, gating, de-essing), a variety of reverbs and delays, and nearly every available software plug-in, including Antares Autotune, Drawmer Dynamics, Massenburg EQ, and Acuma Final Mix 32-bit mastering. It's a fully automated, 96-channel moving-fader mixer with incredible capabilities. Make complex mixes with every bell and whistle imaginable... and call it all back instantly a month or a year later if adjustments are needed. Everything you need is right there, ready to be plugged into your production and automated to perfection.
The Instruments: Real drums, real Yamaha grand piano, real guitars... a real nice selection of synths and modules, amps and pre-amps... it all adds up to countless options for expression and creativity. It's all right here. Track, mix AND master, all for $60 an hour.
My forte is working with solo songwriters who don't have a band. In fact, some customers don't even play an instrument -- they hire me to grasp their vision, play a variety of instruments, and get the song(s) on disc. And that raises the price to...
$60 an hour. Musicianship is INCLUDED in the price. This is why it's perfect for the songwriter. This one rate gets you everything, including a copy of the finished product on CD. It includes my engineering and production skills, my multi-instrumental abilities, the great space, and all the toys. I'll even sing backup if you want me to.
Here's what's not included:
A staff of receptionists, copyists, lawyers,
and bigshots who jack up the price.
A large parking facility that costs
thousands of dollars a month.
Lip service to major labels,
distributors, and lawyers
Opinions and attitudes from
eight million corporate
suits who are really
wannabe's who
gave up on
music and
just want
to make
your life
miserable.
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So come on down to the shop, look around, hear some of my past work, play the guitars and the drums... and make that record you always wanted to make. Without selling your house.
Working with my wide range of clients, I have created thousands of works, a few of which you can sample by clicking here.
Questions? See the FAQ page, or send an e-mail, or give me a call: (615) 834-4426 or (310) 467-4200.
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(615) 834-4426 ...... Nashville / Los Angeles...... (310) 467-4200
