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Our current production policies are as follows:

To Schedule Time:
     To schedule time at Unrestrained Studios, you can easily contact Jason Hubbard at (203) 437-2119 or fill out a "request" form and he will respond within one business day.  Hours of operation are Saturday 7pm - 10 pm and Sunday 9am - 10 pm.  Only scheduled appointments are acceptable and there is no open door policy.  For any information on weekday hours, please contact Jason Hubbard for details and availability.

 
     Our production process is based primarily around a full rock band's needs.  Through the latest digital technologies, Unrestrained Studios offers the proper isolation necessary while simultaneously recording multiple guitars, bass, keyboards, and synths, as well as a full drum kit.  This process captures the true "live" essance of a band's performance.
 
Recording:
     The recording process involves set up, tuning, planning, mic placement, rough equalization of guitars, and performance coaching concluding with the final recorded "performance."  During this process we will discuss the over all "sound" of the band or recording that is desired.  Furthermore, the basic sound and/or effects used for any instruments will be prepared.  Thankfully, due to digital recording capabilities, any guitar sound can be completely and 100% changed after the recordings.  ex. A distorted guitar can be converted to a clean channel, or a solo recorded with too much reverb can have the effect taken off.  Because of this freedom, it is not technically necessary to agree on a perfect produced "sound" until after the recording has taken place.  For the drum kit, the same idea applies towards equalization.  Because of modern technology, this entire process that was once necessary before recording, can now be done afterwards.  These freedoms significantly reduces the "pre-production" period, saving the band much needed time and money.
 
Editing:
     The process of editing allows one to take a semi-decent performance and create a masterpiece from it.  Features in editing are simple and can be compared to a text document.  Basic features such as "cutting" , "copying" , and "pasting" allow the producer to alter the recordings, cleaning up the performance, and even removing mistakes completely. 
 
Mixing & Mastering:
     The mixing and mastering processes involve the producers creativity and ability to influence the music after it's already been recorded.  Such techniques may involve deciding on the appropriate volumes for each of the recorded tracks, as well as changing those volumes throughout the piece to highten the emotional experience.  Room effects, or reverbs, delays, chorus, flangers, ect. are routinely added to spice up the mix.  Lastly, compressors and/or limiters may be added to any or all tracks to control and tighten the overall sound.

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       Rates:

 

 

  •  Studio Recording Time (these charges do not apply during the mixing or mastering sessions)

      Three Options:
    • $150.00 for a 12 hour time block
    • $50.00 for a 4 hour time block
    • $15.00 per individual hour

  • Mixing, & Editing
    • $1.00 per recorded minute for each audio source.
      • ex. A 4 piece band records a 3 minute song.  It costs them only $12.00 to mix and edit it. This is because they have 4 audio sources times 3 minutes. (drums are considered 1 audio source)
  • Mastering
    • $25.00 per song

 

Payment
     A small deposit is mandatory to maintain your reserved studio time.  This deposit will be 25% of the cost of your reserved time.  All other fees and charges will be deferred to the completion of the "recorded project" unless other arrangements have been agreed upon.
 
Contracts
     Contracts will be in place to protect the artist and/or Unrestrained Studios from damaged equipment and/or failure to abide by the policies above.

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Sound Like The Professionals at Unrestrained Studios!!!
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Unrestrained Studios * 18 Sherwood Dr * Prospect * CT * 06712 * (203) 437-2119