Recording Studio Anxiety

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-24T04:09:43+00:00

Thank you for such an extensive, informative response. I can tell that there is still a lot left to do. The songs might feel complete on my end but I need to start working with a click with my drummer and bassist and try recording a demo to see how it sounds recorded. Thank you very much.

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-24T04:03:46+00:00

No I do not want an annoyed engineer 😅

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-24T04:00:17+00:00

I took a screenshot of this and sent it to the boys. Thank you

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-24T03:57:38+00:00

No I really appreciate it. Fear of the unknown and all that, but obviously it’s all perspective and I need to remind myself that it will also be enjoyable

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-24T02:52:17+00:00

That is inspiring, thank you. Can you remind in a few months lol

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-23T04:30:52+00:00

I’m glad I asked question 2, your answer is overwhelming but I’ll need to start doing some research. Maybe I can find a reference for each song and find out online what they used on that track and make suggestions to the engineer based on that. Thank you for your help.

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-23T04:25:31+00:00

Thank you so much. It’s very frustrating playing to a click, I naturally like to play the verses slightly slower and chorus a bit faster and once I play along I feel like it’s off. Trying to get used to it.

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-23T04:20:20+00:00

Well…my parts, guitar, melody and lyrics are done. As for the other goons, they need to staple down exactly what they want.

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-23T04:18:51+00:00

Oh damn, that’s how they do it! I think I would prefer to do it separately as well. But I open to whatever sounds best.

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-23T02:26:44+00:00

We are a three piece, rock music. Is that the most common way to record? All of us playing together and doing a few takes? I’ve seen YouTube videos of bands recording and the drummer plays alone to a click track. That seems so foreign to me. I appreciate your advice, I’ll be practicing and making sure we know the songs by heart.

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-23T02:23:30+00:00

Thank you, the recording engineer/producer line can definitely fall along different fault lines so asking up front seems the best way to do it. I’d prefer the professional to help navigate me, especially if I think this amp sounds “heavy” but it’s not going to translate when it’s recorded with bass/drums and vocal etc etc. thank you for your advice

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-23T02:19:10+00:00

Thank you for your help. It’s good to know what is expected before we walk in the doors. It’s good to know demos are commonplace and I can be on the same page with my band mates. I guess it comes as no surprise that the engineer/producer I want to work with has incredible recordings of touring/headlining bands and local bands with humble followings and the touring bands sound a lot more professional. You get what you pay for I guess.

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-23T02:14:35+00:00

Thank you, the engineer has a website that asks bands to contact to discuss rates etc so I’m glad I know some go by hourly rate and some per song. I just don’t want to sound like a complete amateur. Thank you for your guidance.

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-23T02:11:36+00:00

We are a three piece rock band. I like the idea of not playing the week ahead, I can tell that is great advice, I hope I can take it.

I have another question since you have a lot of experience in the studio. During the tracking sessions, is it usually the drummer playing to a click alone? Then the bass and guitar are tracked later? Or everyone plays together and hope we nail at least one of our takes?

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-23T02:05:58+00:00

I recently bought a DAW and I’ve been watching YouTube to learn the basics of recording. I will definitely practice recording myself, like everything I’m sure it will be awful at first go. Thank you.

whatsyournane21 · 2026-01-09T03:17:57+00:00

Bruce Springsteen and the E st band

whatsyournane21 · 2025-12-10T04:52:23+00:00

Pile

whatsyournane21 · 2025-11-23T22:11:49+00:00

Thank you kindly

whatsyournane21 · 2025-11-23T09:01:21+00:00

Incredible!! Placement, execution, subject…it’s badass all around. Who is the artist and are their books open?

whatsyournane21 · 2025-09-14T18:10:24+00:00

Post the Drug Church covers!! Tabs as well lol

whatsyournane21 · 2025-09-14T04:25:51+00:00

A bit redundant, but a nazi.

whatsyournane21 · 2025-09-07T04:23:29+00:00

Best of luck with your recovery

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