Products & Services For Musicians
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Mastering
Your Music: Why You Need it,
Where to Get it, and How to
Make the Most of it.
Mastering
is widely misunderstood, often
mangled, and sometimes mistaken
for mixing. So, what is mastering?
Mastering is what gives depth,
punch, clarity and volume to
your tracks. It is part science,
part craft, and part alchemy...
just like songwriting, singing,
performing and recording. It's
a crucial step, and this is
the essential guide. Article
by the G-Man. Added 01/29/2004.
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CD Counter
Displays
Looking for that perfect counter display for
your CDs at gigs? Here you’ll find one the best selections I’ve seen of CD
Counter Display options. Also available are counter displays for DVDs, videos,
brochures and books. The only negative is that the minimum order is 100
displays. Updated 02/23/2006.
Cheap
TV Spots!
Want
to make that 'As Seen on TV'
spot for your band or CD? Cheap
TV Spots will help
you come up with a concept,
do all the scripting, filming,
editing and even help you get your ad
on television
if you like. They can get you
coverage locally, nationally
or internationally. A complete,
ready-to-air commercial runs
$1,499, with TV campaigns starting
at $2,000/month. MUCH less expensive
than many alternatives, and
worth a look if you're in the
market to do a TV ad. More details
at the web site. Updated
6/10/2004.
Compact Disc Repairman,
Inc.
Is your CD master suddenly skipping a beat? Desperate to repair
a CD that is simply irreplaceable? Contact the folks at CD Repairman for help. Don't miss their quiz, 'How much
do you know about compact discs?' The answers might surprise you. Updated 11/26/2002
Diamondisc
Audio
Diamondisc Audio is a full service digital audio mastering company specializing in mastering services and transferring
your music to compact disc as well as short-runs of CDs, digital editing, mixing, song catalog archiving to CD,
audio restoration, MP3 audio file creation (for near-CD quality streaming & downloading over the internet),
SHOUTcast internet broadcasting, website development and video editing. Updated 08/02/2001.
Gigorama:
Gig Tracking Software
"The incredibly easy to use gig tracking software for musicians."
Do all this and more:
book gigs and appointments,
produce ready-to-sign contracts in seconds,
generate and print financial reports,
build and save your favorite song/set
lists, create musician/contacts databases,
develop an equipment inventory database,
fill out and print real copyright forms,
import over a thousand clubs and venues,
use customizable business letter templates,
auto-copy and calculate repeat gigs
and more. Software price starts
at $49.95. Updated 02/23/2006.
Indie
Band Manager
To
quote the web site "Indie Band Manager is powerful database software
to manage your contacts and music career. If you need a jumpstart adding
contacts, the PRO version has 6000 venues, press, radio, and college contacts.
You can enter up to a million of your own contacts, fans, venues, press
contacts, booking agents, radio stations... and track who has your CD, who to
call about a gig, who has your press kit, how much the next 5 gigs pay, the
programming director's favorite beverage, you name it. All in one place. Then
you can send out personalized mass emails, letters, postcards, press releases,
or even performance contracts to any group of contacts (like all your fans in
NYC, all the clubs in LA, all the publishing houses in Nashville, or all the
press on your east coast tour) in a couple of clicks. Indie Band Manager runs
on Macintosh or Windows computers and costs $34.95. The new PRO version costs
$199.95. Download Either Version for FREE to test it out and make sure it's
right for you..” Updated
05/03/2007.
John Vestman Mastering
We recently discovered John's studio while searching the net for someone to assist us in mastering one of our own
CD projects. John's rates are excellent, and there are a lot of great articles here that provide insight into the
thought process behind John's highly regarded work. Articles include 'How to Prepare for Mastering', 'What to Expect
from Mastering', 'Tips for Better Mixing, Miking, and Recording Vocals,' 'Compression Explained,' 'Studio Monitor
Madness' and others. A lot of good, easy to understand information here for those unfamiliar with the technical
details behind mastering. Reviewed 08/07/2002
Mastering
Your Music: Why You Need it,
Where to Get it, and How to
Make the Most of it.
Mastering
is widely misunderstood, often
mangled, and sometimes mistaken
for mixing. So, what is mastering?
Mastering is what gives depth,
punch, clarity and volume to
your tracks. It is part science,
part craft, and part alchemy...
just like songwriting, singing,
performing and recording. It's
a crucial step, and this is
the essential guide. Article
by the G-Man. Added 01/29/2004.
Masterlab
Masterlab is an all format CD & DVD mastering and duplication facility, founded by former Marilyn Manson drummer
Sara Lee Lucas and partner Trace, international computer whiz-kid. Aside from mastering and duplication, Masterlab
provides graphic design services, video for CD & DVD, digital photography, merchandising, and artist publicr
elations. Partial Cient List includes: 69 Boyz, Robert Palmer, Calton Coffie (of Inner Circle), and Mandy Moore.
Reviewed 10/25/2001.
Mi2N: The Music Industry News
Network
One of our favorites, Mi2N is the place to find out what's going on NOW in the music industry. Every day, you'll
find dozens of new stories, and if you're looking for a career in the business, don't miss the career postings.
mi2n's excellent news service is split into ten distinct categories; Business News, Tech News, Label News, Video
News, Radio News, Career Announcements, Music Events, Web Events, Music Releases and Band News.Updated 11/08/2001.
MP3Machine.com
MP3Machine.com
has long been one of our favorites.
Need some MP3 tools? Encoders? CD Rippers? Playlist managers? For
just about whatever you need
in terms of sound tools, you
can find it at MP3Machine.com.
As of this writing, MP3Machine contains
over 900 software titles to help you get the job done. Bookmark this one for sure. Updated
10/22/2004.
MusicDisplays.com
If
you're looking for creative
ways to display your CDs at
gigs and in stores, you'll find
about every conceivable option
at MusicDisplays.com . From
audio listening stations to
point of purchase counter displays,
this is one of the best collections
of "CD display" options
we've found. see DisplaysInStock.com.
Added 10/20/2006.
MusicPro
Insurance
Founded
by Phil Crosland,
ASCAP's senior vice president of marketing,
MusicPro provides insurance
coverage for the music professional.
Coverage includes instrument and equipment,
studio liability, tour liability,
travel accident, health, life
and long term care. Other insurance
options are available depending
on your state of residence.
For more information, read this
interview with Phil Crosland
about MusicPro. Added 07/27/2005.
MyxerTones
Here's
an easy way to make your songs
available to your fans as ringtones.
Just pick your song, give MyxerTones
the source link (the URL
to the file), and the tool builds
HTML you can put on your web
site, MySpace, or your blog
for visitors to get the ringtone.
Once the HTML is on your web
site, your visitor just clicks
on it, enters their mobile phone
number and clicks on "send
to phone" to receive the ringtone.
You can edit the ringtone length
up front or let the receiver
do the editing on their end.
Added 02/22/2006.
Northeastern
Digital Mastering
Northeastern Digitial provides a large variety of services for
musicians, including audio mastering for CDs, DVDs and Internet, Video production and multimedia authoring (CD-Rom,
Enhanced CD) and much more. Past clients include some big names; Frank Zappa, Ringo Starr, David Bowie, Joan Jett,
The Beach Boys and others. Updated 03/01/2002.
Pacific Tech
Imaging
If you're playing around with a layout idea for your new CD release,
you may wish you had the ability to design the layout on your computer AND print it out on a pre-formatted, ready
to insert paper. PTI provides you with exactly that; perferated, professional quality paper for the printing of
your CD folders and booklets as well as cassette J-Cards and ZIP case inserts. PTI also offers companion software
for their templates that prints and saves liners for your CDs and cassettes. Templates for the inserts are available
for immediate download after purchase. Updated 11/26/2002
SessionPlayers.com
Need
to hire a session player for
your recording, but have no
clue who to get or how to bring
them into the studio? That's
what SessionPlayers.com
is all about. You can hire studio
musicians from anywhere to work
on your project remotely. To
quote the site, "Session Players is a network of full time music professionals that own or have
access to their own recording studios. By utilizing the internet, you can work
on your recording project with the absolute finest musicians and engineers in
the world. The same players that are recording on the Grammy winning records are
available for your session through this virtual studio. No where else can you
directly access such a high level of talent from your own control room."
Membership
is $25, with studio session
rates for musicians starting
at $250.00. Added 01/05/2007.
SumaDek Portable Listening
Station
A cool way to set up listening stations at gigs or showcases, SumaDek serves as both a promotional billboard, and
a CD display. Slick, clean, and groovy. Added 12/05/2002.
TicketPrinting.com
Want
to print up some quick tickets
for your upcoming concert? Look
no further. Just pick a template,
enter your concert info and
you'll have ready to use tickets in
your hands in just a few days.
Provide your own art design
to create custom tickets. Added 04/18/2006.
ULINE
Shipping Supply Specialists
If you are looking for packaging supplies for your CDs or other products, ULINE is the place to shop. They have
the sturdiest, most professional CD mailers we've seen and we've been using their products for a
number of years now. We highly recommend the self-sealing multi-depth mailers for 1-4 CDs or the 10 CD tab locking box for large
CD orders. Excellent customer service and fast shipping times. Updated 02/23/2006.
Website
Music Player
Here's
an easy-to-install product that
let's you offer your web site
visitors not only a streaming
preview of your music, but they
can buy and download the music
right from the player as well.
The player integrates with PayPal,
so you listener can pay at PayPal
with either their PayPal account
or a credit card. After successful payment, the customer is
forwarded to a download page that contains the songs they have
paid for. The player is $67 to purchase (as of this writing). That gets you
the software plus free upgrades
for a year. Lots more info at
the site. Added 01/09/2007.
1-2-3
Music Store
Want to sell digital downloads
of your music from your own
web site? 1-2-3 Music Store,
published by Easybe software,
might do the trick for you.
The software is installed on
your web server and lets
your customers sample your music
before buying. They can then buy
your digital "singles"
or "album" packages
and download them instantly
after purchase. All transactions
are done through PayPal. 1-2-3
offers a lot of great features.
Check out the web site for details.
Added 03/31/2006.
ABC Pictures
ABC is the premier photographic duplication company for artists looking to procure photo slicks or other promotional
materials for your press kit. We have personally worked with ABC and can vouch for their price, quality, service
and turn around time. ABC offers 8x10s, posters, postcards, business cards, and cassette inserts. Highly recommended.
Call and request their free catalog. Updated 02/23/2006.
Art Attack Productions
Want
to make a music video? Art Attack Productions specializes in video for the
music industry and has gathered an impressive band of directors whose work have
won Emmy, Cleo and Cable Ace awards. Whether you’re an independent artist, or a
major label talent, Art Attack can handle your project, and take it from
pre-production to post-production. They can also create multimedia CD-ROM
digital press kits that combine media elements to create a powerful video image
of your act. Updated 02/22/2006.
ASA: Concert Production,
Tour Management
ASA offers complete audio and video productions services as well as concert production and tour management. They
can provide everything you need to make your event run like clockwork, including sound, lighting, backline, labor,
security, catering, public services and even merchandising. Web services, including creation of live streaming
video, available to clients as well. Added 10/24/2002.
Banana Sound Productions
Looking for someone to manage the sound at your next concert? BSP came highly recommended to us as a team of professionals
that can help you put together the right sound for your show. Whether you need 2 speakers on stands with a 16 channel
mixer or a outdoor festival with 56 inputs and 12 way monitor mix, they have a sound system to fit your application.
Rentals include mixing consoles, amps, speakers, and outboard equiptment. BSP also installs permanent sound systems.
Added 04/25/2002
BandPasses.com
At BandPasses.com, you can have some very cool
laminated security and promotional backstage passes made for your concert or
other event. The basic package, 12 passes with 1 side printed in color and neck
cords, is just $39. Also available - laminated mini key chains, baggage tags,
tickets and clips, printed guitar picks and buttons. A unique and creative
service idea. Check out the sample gallery. Updated
02/22/2006.
Barcoding - Independent
Records
To sell your CDs in stores, you'll need a bar code for your product. Unfortunately, getting your own UCC vendor
code can be a bit spendy. Independent Records provides an essential service for musicians in this position. If
you register your CD release with Independent Records, they will add your product to their catalog and serve as
your 'record label.' This allows IR to generate and assign your product a bar code which you can then use for your
CD release. Check out the site for more details. Updated 12/27/2001.
Bruce Miller Mixing &
Mastering
We don't review many mixing and mastering services, but this service by Bruce Miller, who has engineered work for
Miles Davis, Yes, Mariah Carey, Canibus, Lost Boyz, Dave Matthews, Luthor Vandross, Whitney Houston, and many others,
really caught our eye. Bruce provides a number of services to musicians, including mixing, mastering, production,
recording and editing. If you're in the market for any of these services, you simply must check out Bruce's 'Starving Artist
Special'. Essentially, you name your own rate. Tell Bruce what
your mastering budget is, and that's what you start from. All reasonable bids will be considered. Added 08/01/2002
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