That's right kiddies, as we have mentioned before we will meet, beat or match and studio's offer as long as you have a valid written quote.

We have gone as low as $10/hr from out of state quotes and $15/hr here in Cleveland to beat a quote!

So bring us your quotes, bring us your work....

Remember, we are the ONLY studio that has FREE lodging and shops ALL bands to labels.

Hit us up at chinmusicstudios@gmail.com

Word to your mutha!

Studio A:

Studio A features our best equipment and amenities and is designed to provide the ultimate recording experience for serious bands/artists.

Studio B:

Musicians on a budget with love this feature-packed room. Perfect room for solo musicians, voice-over projects and the like!

The Process of tracking and the difference between tracking and mixing @ Chin Music Studios

There is a big difference between tracking and mixing. The process of tracking is simply this....record a scratch track to a metronome, record drums to a metronome, Edit drums with beat detective to make all drums perfectly on time, once drum editing is done...record bass in sections to get good takes, record guitar in sections to get good takes, then last but not least record vocals . I have a few different ways of doing vocals. If the singing is straight forward like rock or metal, then i just get good takes and have the singer double everything that they do. If im trying to capture a good performance, like a female voice, i will do numerous takes and comp the vocals by choosing the best takes and putting together a great performance. This is the process of tracking @ Chin Music Studios. To do this process the right way and most professionally, i suggest 1 DAY to track 1 SONG. If more than 1 song is to be tracked in one day, then i need to cut corners, like drum editing, getting the best takes, vocal comping etc. I do not suggest tracking more than 1 song a day. If the band is paid up for tracking, then i will give the band a rough mix to leave with. What they here on the rough mix is the tracking hours that they paid for.All other editing, drum replacing, mixing, automation, and mastering IS NOT INCLUDED IN TRACKING HOURS and will be done post, after the band has left the studio and after the band has paid for mixing days.

The Process of Mixing @ Chin Music Studios

The band must book the studio for mixing, they do not have to be present for mixing but they still have to pay for studio time. Mixing consists of drum replacing, all other editing, compression, EQ, Levels, Automation (flying fader), Effects (reverb, delays), and sound design (reverse, 808 drops, telephone vocal effect). To do all this and give the band a "National Record" quality mix, i suggest to book 1 DAY to mix 1 SONG. If more than 1 song is to be mixed in one day, then i have to cut corners, such as no automation, very little eq, no sound design, and just a mix with decent levels. After the band is happy with their mixes that i have sent to them via email in mp3 format, then i can master the tracks. I can usually master up to 10 songs in one 10 hour day. So i would say and average of 1 hour a song.

We pride ourselves on being the lowest priced, yet best quality studio in the US.

We, literally, will beat any quote given by another studio.  Bring us a valid quote, the name of the studio and number and if we can't beat it we will give you 20 free hours of time.

Our rates start as low as $15 per hour or $150 day lock out in Studio B and as low as $25 in Studio A.

Most of the time you pay no more than $20-$30 an hour at Chin Music based on your needs.  (Yes, we even do National Records that low.)

We negotiate every band differently and work within every bands financial concerns, payment plans and time constraints.  Don't hesitate to ask "how low can you go".

9 times out of 10 they say, "You get what you pay for," and this is true; but we also understand many bands don't have the budgets that 99% of studios require.  Come to us first and get a quote, then shop around....I bet you'll come back and we will be lower or will beat the price AND your product will sound better than 99% of the 'other' studios.

Chin Music Staff

PS:  Don't forget every band that records gets submitted to labels and booking agents.....you can't beat that with a stick.  (Well maybe...but it would hurt.)

FAQ:

Q:  What is the difference between Studio A and Studio B?
A:  Studio A is ProTools HD and Studio B is ProTools LE.  There are several other differences you may call John Burke at 330-687-8051 to find out more.

Q:  What is your address?
A:  1305 West 80th Street (2nd Floor), Cleveland, Ohio 44102

Q:  Who can I call to confirm the booking and see what equipment I need to bring?
A:  John Burke is our lead engineer, his number is 330-687-8051

Q:  How do I make a deposit to lock in my studio time?
A:  Please paypal 20% to orders@standbyrecords.net.  In the memo section please insure you have put your contact information (myspace page, 2 emails, 2 phone numbers) and the dates you are reserving.

Q:  Is my deposit refundable?
A:  No, the deposit is too book the Engineer's time and the studio itself.  This reserves your spot and does not allow us time to re-book the studio or the Engineer. 

Q:  How many record deals have been made out of Chin?
A:  17 Record deals

Q:  Do you have a food available?
A:  We have a full kitchen with vending, refrigirator, microwave and sink.  You are more than welcome to bring your own food.

Q:  What do I need to bring if I am using your BEDS at the studio?
A:  The BEDS are equipped with mattress and pillow.  We suggest bringing your own linens and pillow as well.  Or a sleeping back to place on top of the mattress.

Q:  Are the BEDS free for my band to crash?
A:  It depends, we have a lot of bands that stay at the studio during recording.  99% of the time they are available and can be used with no cost.  If there is a cost it is no more than $40 dollars per day (entire band).

Q:  What equipment do I need to bring?
A:  Please call John Burke at 330-687-8051.

Q:  Do you have a lounge?
A:  Yes, with TV's, stripper pole, dart board, video game systems, DVD player, poker table, slot machine and a PC with internet connection.

Q:  I'm from out of town, what if we need a place to stay?
A:  We have BEDS.

If you have any other questions: Please do not hesitate to email chinmusicstudios@gmail.com

Here is the NEW updated gear list for our Studio's A and B.

We have more stuff coming in soon & I'll be sure to update the list when it arrives.
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Studio A

Computer/software:

Apple Mac Pro 3.0 Ghz 8 core
(2) 19" Flat panel Displays
Digidesign Protools HD2 7.4 96 i/o interfaces 16in/16out
Antares Auto Tune
Synchro arts Vocalign
Propellerhead Reason 4
Waves SSL 4000 collection TDM

Mic Pres

Solid State Logic Alpha VHD 4 ch mic pre
Vintech Audio 473 4 ch mic pre (Neve 1073 Replica)
(16) onboard Toft/Trident mic pres

Console

Toft Audio ATB16 Series 80 16 channel Console

Microphones

Neumann U87
Akg D112
Shure beta 52
(3) Audix D2
(3) Shure SM57
(2) Shure SM81
(2) Audio Technica 3031

Monitors/monitor management

Mackie HR824
Presonus HP4 Headphone box
Sony mdr7506 headphones

Guitar/Bass/Misc
Sans Amp para driver

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Studio B

Apple IMAC
Pro tools Le 7.4
Digidesign Music Production Toolkit
Digi 003 Rack

Monitors/Monitor Management

Yamaha HS80m
Presonus Central Station
Presonus HP4 Headphone box
Sony mdr7506 headphones

Microphones
AKG C3000
(2) Shure SM57

Yes, to answer everyone at once; 17 bands have been signed out of Chin Music Studios.

Here are a smattering of the lucky bunch:

Forever In Terror to Metal Blade Records
Beneath The Sky to Victory Records
Driver Side Impact to Victory Records
Epicurean to Metal Blade Records
Luna Mortis to Century Media

....are you next? 

What other studio does this? 

Yes, to answer everyone's question we shop (submit) every band that records at Chin Music Studios to Record Labels (if the artist/band approves).

Daily we get the same question?

"Is it true that if I come record at your studio that it will be shopped to labels?"

The answer, again, is YES.

Neil Sheehan, owner of Chin Music Studios is also owner of HM Management and Standby Records.

Every Friday Neil meets with the Engineers at Chin Music and is given the recordings from the previous week.

Sheehan meets with every band after he listens to their music and will submit the bands music to labels that the band chooses.

Sheehan also will submit the music to booking agents, publishing and licensing firms, etc. if the artist/band is interested.

WHY DO THIS?

Neil Sheehan has a history of getting bands signed. With 17 bands under his belt; he has the ear of every label on both the Major and National level. Routinely labels will come to the studio or ask for material from Sheehan on a weekly basis. The Studio and Sheehan pride itself on their quality recordings and the bands that record at Chin Music. Therefore it not only helps further the bands career by shopping them but also continues the career and name of the studio and Sheehan.

SO WHY GO ANYWHERE ELSE?

At Chin Music you not only get a quality recording with national producers/engineers, but you also get submitted to record labels. What other studio provides both services for the same price as just recording? ($300 a day lockouts)

Most studios you pay thousands and then have to find someone to take those recordings to a record label. At Chin Music, its a one stop shop....and you never know....you may get an offer from Sheehan directly for his label Standby Records (distribution through Sony/RED) or get an offer from a record label, a booking agent, publishing/licensing firm that he shops your music.

Don't wait, book your time now before 2009 fills up.

For more information please feel free to email the studio:

chinmusicstudios@gmail.com

or email Neil directly at

neil@standbyrecords.net

Hope to see you in the studio soon!