FIRST DEMO:
Demos play a vital part in making your band grow. Demos are what you give to a record dealer or label. They will be able to hear what your band is like and what kind of music you do.
The one thing you have to remember when recording a demo is not to make it a professional, expensive recording. You shouldn't make it like this because the record deal need to see flaws so that they can see that they can help the band improve. And of course make money!
HOW TO MAKE A DEMO:
Calais said before you start recording you need to decided whether your demo
will be live or Multi-Track.
He then went on to talk about how to make your first demo. He told us the main places where you can record demo's.
The places I could record a demo are:
1.) At College - This would be the best for me because, well firstly it's completely free and it's so convenient. I have heard some songs mixed by the College and they are really good!
2.) Someone else's home studio - This would be pretty good because the person must be good at this if they have their own studio. The only problem with this is they would mix it to what they like first, then show the band. Also you don't know how long you will be there so the money can really add up.
3.) Do it myself - This would be an okay option. It be all for free since I would mix it all at college. The demo would sound close to my preference. It wont sound professional or anything like that but that is a good thing because it shouldn't sound like that.
4.) At a gig - This probably wouldn't be an option for me. Only because it would sound terrible (I think) because you'll hear the crowd and all the talking and it wont be mixed that good at all.
5.) Professional Studio - This would be most expensive I think. To be honest I don't think I would go to a professional studio for my first demo because I don't want it sound professional. When I take it to a dealer I want them to see that they can help us improve.
Obviously if I were to get a paid recording then the sound quality will sound better, the equipment would probably a lot better then what I would have or use. And of course the track would sound more professional.
I think if I were to make a demo I would go for option one or three. I would go for them options because the track would be mixed very will but at the same time it won't sound too professional. It will show the record company I go to that they can do something with my band and they can help us improve.
WHAT I'LL NEED FOR A RECORDING:
To make a demo I will need quite a bit of software and equipment. Since at the moment I am a PC user. I would buy software's such as 'Garage Band,' 'Sibelius' and 'Abeltin.'
But once I have the money to buy a MAC then I would get the better software's such as 'Pro Tools' and 'Logic Pro.'
At college I all ready have Pro Tools, Logic Pro and Sibelius so I don't have to rush into buying software's at the moment. I should focus on equipment first. Equipment like Cable, Microphones, Laptop, Speakers, Mixing Desk etc.
THE READY DEMO:
When I give my demo CD to a record company. It shouldn't just be a blank Asda CD in a see-through CD bag. It needs a lot more!
The band should put a bit more effort into the CD. Get some pictures and band art ideas for the company. It should look very presentable but not too presentable.
Demos play a vital part in making your band grow. Demos are what you give to a record dealer or label. They will be able to hear what your band is like and what kind of music you do.
The one thing you have to remember when recording a demo is not to make it a professional, expensive recording. You shouldn't make it like this because the record deal need to see flaws so that they can see that they can help the band improve. And of course make money!
HOW TO MAKE A DEMO:
Calais said before you start recording you need to decided whether your demo
will be live or Multi-Track.
He then went on to talk about how to make your first demo. He told us the main places where you can record demo's.
The places I could record a demo are:
1.) At College - This would be the best for me because, well firstly it's completely free and it's so convenient. I have heard some songs mixed by the College and they are really good!
2.) Someone else's home studio - This would be pretty good because the person must be good at this if they have their own studio. The only problem with this is they would mix it to what they like first, then show the band. Also you don't know how long you will be there so the money can really add up.
3.) Do it myself - This would be an okay option. It be all for free since I would mix it all at college. The demo would sound close to my preference. It wont sound professional or anything like that but that is a good thing because it shouldn't sound like that.
4.) At a gig - This probably wouldn't be an option for me. Only because it would sound terrible (I think) because you'll hear the crowd and all the talking and it wont be mixed that good at all.
5.) Professional Studio - This would be most expensive I think. To be honest I don't think I would go to a professional studio for my first demo because I don't want it sound professional. When I take it to a dealer I want them to see that they can help us improve.
Obviously if I were to get a paid recording then the sound quality will sound better, the equipment would probably a lot better then what I would have or use. And of course the track would sound more professional.
I think if I were to make a demo I would go for option one or three. I would go for them options because the track would be mixed very will but at the same time it won't sound too professional. It will show the record company I go to that they can do something with my band and they can help us improve.
WHAT I'LL NEED FOR A RECORDING:
To make a demo I will need quite a bit of software and equipment. Since at the moment I am a PC user. I would buy software's such as 'Garage Band,' 'Sibelius' and 'Abeltin.'
But once I have the money to buy a MAC then I would get the better software's such as 'Pro Tools' and 'Logic Pro.'
At college I all ready have Pro Tools, Logic Pro and Sibelius so I don't have to rush into buying software's at the moment. I should focus on equipment first. Equipment like Cable, Microphones, Laptop, Speakers, Mixing Desk etc.
THE READY DEMO:
When I give my demo CD to a record company. It shouldn't just be a blank Asda CD in a see-through CD bag. It needs a lot more!
The band should put a bit more effort into the CD. Get some pictures and band art ideas for the company. It should look very presentable but not too presentable.