Audio Engineering I Studio Session Procedures
Project Workflow Overview Pre-ProductionRecording Overdubs EditingMixingMastering ManufacturingPromotionDistribution
The People Who Make It Happen I. Artist II. Producer III. Engineer IV. Assistant Engineer V. Runners VI. Cartage and Techs (Drum/Guitar) VII. Digital Editors/Pro Tools Engineers VIII. Mastering Engineer IX. A&R Representatives X. Promotions XI. Web Site Developers (Electronic Press Kit)
Pre-Production/Planning I. What is the final product supposed to be? II. What is the budget? III. Who will engineer? IV. Who will produce (do we even need a producer)? V. Which studio(s) will we work in? VI. Will other musicians need to be involved? VII. How will we recoup costs? VIII. Writing/Arranging IX. Rehearsal X. Record Demos XI. Fine Tune Arrangements
Production I. Tracking II. Overdubbing
Post-Production I. Editing II. Mixing III. Mastering
Product Release I. Manufacturing II. Promotion III. Distribution