THE PROCESS
Welcome to Riff Audio!
GETTING STARTED:
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with you. Our goal is to make your experience with us as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Please don't hesitate to ask any questions or express any concerns you may have. We want to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident throughout the process.
PRE-PRODUCTION
The first step in working with us is pre-production. We ask that you send us a demo of your music so we can get a sense of your direction and style. This can be recorded on your smartphone at band practice or in your home studio. Our team will then take your music and do our best to elevate it to the next level, or leave it as is if we feel it fits the vision.
TRACKING
Next, we will move on to tracking. During this phase, we will schedule time to record your music at our studio. We typically use a metronome or click track and record track by track, building off of the pre-production material. This helps us avoid creating unnecessary "scratch" tracks, with the exception of vocals.
MIXING
Once tracking is complete, we will move on to mixing. During this phase, we will balance out levels and frequencies to ensure that your music represents you in the best way possible. We use a combination of analog and digital equipment to bring your vision to life.
“MASTERING”
Please note that we are not a mastering studio. However, we do offer mastering services at an affordable price.
ACTUAL MASTERING
If you are in need of more comprehensive mastering services, we recommend:
Infrasonic Sound: https://www.infrasonicsound.com/nick
Audio Siege Mastering: https://audiosiege.com/index.html
Clearlight Mastering: http://www.clearlightmastering.com