Albums

An average album consists of 10 to 12 songs and is approximately 40 to 45 minutes in length. Although some albums are done rather quickly, producing a professional album is a sophisticated process requiring time and careful listening. The typical recording time for a well rehearsed band’s album varies from 1 to 4 hours per song depending on the complexity of the music and the number of members in the group. The music is literally put under a “microscope” and all imperfections are removed and replaced until the best possible performance is achieved.

Demos An common demo is 2 to 3 songs. Demos can be be used for many different purposes such as promoting or “pitching” an original song to an interested party. It is a good idea to give as much care to a demo as to an album so that your very best performance can be heard. Many doors can open to a client with an excellent demo placed in the right hands. Soundtracks Some vocal groups or individuals record vocals to pre-recorded tracks that are obtained from a soundtrack company.

Marketing these type of recordings require licensing rights from the company in which the track was obtained. Soundtracks can also be made at Master’s Touch from a group’s original recording for use by the vocalists of the group when the rest of the band is absent.

Noise Reduction

Master’s Touch uses sophisticated software and equipment to remove noise from recordings that are difficult to hear or discern. We can greatly enhance a recording’s clarity and help isolate voices from a noisy background.

Vocal Enhancement

Pitch correction software is available for use during album or demo production. This technique removes pitch imperfections in vocal performances without changing the character or tone of the voice. It can make a great performance sound even better and cause background vocals to blend flawlessly in the mix.

Tape To Cd Conversion

We can transfer recordings originally made on cassette over to cd for personal use. The cd medium has many advantages such as longer shelf life and quicker access to the songs. Cd’s have almost completely replaced cassettes. The above also applies to old records and reel to reel tapes. Please contact us for pricing.

Duplication

Small quantities of cds, dvds or tapes can be produced in house at our facilities. Quantities over 100 with professional graphics are better done at a professional duplicating facility such as www.discmakers.com. Please mention us when contacting them and ask for our factory representative Gus Compson.

Also note that cds are made using two different processes. The cheaper process is done with a burner using blank cdr discs. A much more reliable and professional process is done through what is known as glass mastering. This is the process that is used by major recording labels and found in most professionally produced packaging. Don’t settle for less if at all possible for some players have trouble playing cd’s made from cdr’s.

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