Audio Engineering

Audio engineering refers to the process of recording your music to fully capture its magic. It involves selecting the proper microphones, finding the sweet spot for each one, setting optimal record levels, and organizing recorded tracks so everything makes sense at mixdown. It's called engineering because of the complex equipment and skills required to obtain crystal clear recordings.

Production

Production is creative collaboration that takes your basic ideas and shapes them into memorable songs that are radio-ready. This might mean rearranging a song for greater impact, or adding new instruments as the song unfolds. Varying the dynamic range of the song, adding harmonies, or sound effects to sustain listener interest are additional considerations. Production also means recording enough takes of a part to ensure a great performance.

Mixing

Mixing means taking all your recorded tracks and assembling them into a final version of your song. A well-mixed song achieves depth, clarity and wide stereo spread. The process involves setting proper levels for each recorded track, panning instruments across the audio stage to create realism, adjusting the eq (tone) to establish a balanced sound, and using compression to to make sure each instrument and voice is distinct. Final touches might involve adding effects like reverb, chorus, or flange. Add salt to taste.

In addition to the services above, you can also get musical help on your recordings at Standing Wave. We provide lead and rhythm electric guitars, acoustic guitars, keyboards, bass, congas, percussion and drum programming if you don't already have a drummer.