I've spent years in and out of recording studios. With that being said, much of that money was wasted. Well, I shouldn't say wasted, I did gain valuable experience. Unfortunately, due to our lack of experience and budget issues, our recordings suffered. Most times we shot ourselves in the foot before we even left the gate. What do I mean by that? We never had a solid foundation. In music, your foundation is what supports the entire song. In most cases it's your drums or percussion section. When your marketing your music to the people that matter, one of the first things they focus on is the tempo. If the tempo increases or decreases during a song, you might as well hand them a nail to drive into your coffin. What can you do? Well, try this little technique. Record scratch guitar and a rough vocal track in time to a metronome or click track. Once your satisfied everything is locked in, leave a 4 or 8 count to start the song. However, pull the click out completely once the scratch tracks come in. Your drummer will be able to focus on the music instead of worrying about an annoying cowbell or click track. As the song progresses you will be able to determine if the beat sways or stays in the pocket. Once tracking is complete and your satisfied that your drums are locked in tempo, editing will be minor. There will be no need to shift an offbeat kick or snare hit, your drums are locked in time. Also, by tracking this way you will save many hours of drum editing, which translates into less money spent. I hope this information helps.
Chris and Kevin
Digital Street Studio
Dover, Delaware
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