At Lil' Drummaboy Recordings, quality sound design is our passion and craft. We enjoy helping our clients achieve the sound and quality that captures and enhances the very best of who they are. From R&B to gospel, Jazz to rock, hip-hop to poetry, our client portfolio includes a diverse-array of artists, bands, and musicians who've grown to expect and appreciate ldb's attentiveness and sonic craftsmanship for their independent and global music releases.
LDB's studio is an intimate, relaxed and productive environment that features a spacious control room, recording suite, and midi production lab. Our engineering staff includes a NARAS member (Producer's and Engineer's Wing), a Full Sail graduate, an Institute of Audio Research graduate, and various industry professionals. Quality in sound and complete client satisfaction is our constant aim.
We primarily utilize digital hardware and the world's leading software (i.e. Pro Tools, Reason, Wavelab, etc.) to craft professional recording projects. From song concept, to tracking, to mixing and mastering, our focus remains on the subtle sonic details that can mean the difference between a good recording and a classic recording. It is imperative to us that we know what an artist, band or musician sounds like before recording starts. We take the time to listen. This enhances our ability to bring out the best of a clients unique sound and style.
LDB's network of fee-based studio musicians, producers, and vocal artists are readily available for sessions of all styles and recording budgets. Sample-based and digital-based productions truly come to life when played by a live band. Tnd, you don't have to worry about obtaining costly master-use licenses when a live band, or musician, recreates a previously copyrighted song.
The following is a listing of LDB's studio services:
* tracking * mixing * mastering * cassette to cd conversions
* vinyl to cd conversions * audio editing * original music production
* digital encoding to ringtone, mp3, podcast and other media formats
* samples * beats * session musicians * demos * voice overs * cd projects
Client agrees to the $55 hourly rate. Sessions are billed as a minimum of one hour, and then in 15 minute increments thereafter. Hourly charges do not include the cost of any media (CD’s, tapes, hard drives, etc.).
Studio will provide high speed hard drives for direct to disc recording for each session. All session files will be erased one week after the end of each session. Long term or large project clients will be required to buy their own project hard drive. If Clients wish to retain the session files for more than one week, or to have a backup copy (highly recommended!) in case of hard drive failure, then Clients will pay Studio a one time fee of $60 which will cover the costs of hard drive backup as well as incremental backups after each recording session. If Clients request additional backups, or prefer backups on CD, DVD, or any other media format, Clients will pay Studio for both the media and the backup time.
No audio tapes, compact discs, or any other media shall be released to clients until clients are current with payments that are owed to Studio.
Studio shall endeavor to secure all recording media owned by Client and left or stored on studio premises but is not responsible for loss or damage.
In the event of loss or damage of Clients recording media due to willful negligence, Studio shall be responsible for replacement of no more than the value of the total replacement cost of the recorded tape and studio time to date devoted to said recording media.
Studio is not responsible for ANY property left on premises by Client, (other than recording media).
Clients recording media left on premises 30 days after completion of last recording session or service shall become the property of Studio if all monies due to Studio have not been paid.
Receipt of recording media from Studio to Client is acknowledgement between both parties that the quality of all services rendered by Studio is satisfactory to Client and shall release Studio from any and all liability regarding said recording media and services rendered.
Damages to studio property of any kind that are a result of anyone in Client’s party or group will be assessed to Client’s account. Costs will be assessed for damage or breakage to headphones.
Absolutely no smoking or drinking alcoholic beverages in the studio.
Absolutely no food or beverage allowed in the recording booth or near any recording equipment.
Absolutely no drugs allowed on the premises of Studio.
Studio promotes a professional, creatively productive atmosphere. Alcohol, drugs or any illicit behavior is strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises.
Studio reserves the right to refuse to work with any Client for whatever reason.
Studio’s liability with respect to "downtime" of any and all studio sessions as a result from equipment malfunction or availability, personnel, hired musicians, acts of nature or public utility companies, etc., shall be limited solely to the studio time of such booked session; and Clients agree to hold Studio harmless from any and all damages from such "downtime".
Studio makes no warranties either express or implied other than those contained herein. Studio shall not be liable for unforeseen consequential damages of any kind. Should Studio be unable to conduct a booked session for any reason, then Studio warrants that it shall re-book such canceled booking at another time that is mutually available to Studio and the Client.
Rates, policies, and equipment may change without displayed, written or verbal notice.
The Client responsible for paying for studio time will be held responsible for the actions of all artists and guests he or she brings to any session. The client must show a legal ID with proof of age. If Client is under 18 years of age, then Client’s parent or legal guardian must read and sign a formal studio agreement and provide a legal ID, as well as additional proof of guardianship if last names are different, and will be held responsible for all actions and debts of Client.
Clients may cancel or reschedule a session with at least 24 hours (1 day) notice. Any cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled session will be charged a $55 cancellation fee, which must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the next recording session.
The session clock begins at the scheduled session start time. If Clients arrive early and Studio can accommodate an early start, then the session clock will begin at that early start time. If Clients are late for any reason, they will be charged from the scheduled session start time, with no exceptions. Clients must use at least ¾ of time they have booked or they will be charged for the total booked time.
