About the Recording/Mixing/Mastering Process

Every staff member at World Famous has been through the entire recording/mixing/mastering process (start to finish)
and has experience making professional, competitive sounding albums without breaking the bank.
We take the time to see your vision and customize the timeline to fit your individual needs.

It is very difficult to predict exactly how much time a project will take. Every project is different and we work with our clients
to make sure you don't feel rushed or even worse, feel that time (and your money) is being wasted.

The best way to get an idea for the cost of your project is to give us a call or schedule a consultation where we can lay out a couple options on how to complete your project for the budget you have in mind.

We also have connections with musicians that are affordable, professional and easy to work with.


STUDIO SERVICES


Recording

The recording process is an art form. From microphone selection and placement to the proper use of dynamics and equalization, our engineers have the training and experience to record any style of music. We can handle almost any recording setup from vocals and overdubs to setting up an entire band live with isolation to get the feel of a group with the ability to overdub/edit or re-track anything late.

Editing

Whether you recorded here or somewhere else we can help take your recording to the next level. We offer vocal tuning, drum alignment, drum sample replacement, re-amping, and a variety of ways to help clean up, organize and tighten your music to sound like the pro’s. Our engineers have years of experience working on Pro Tools with major label acts getting the best out of every performance, whatever it takes.



Mixing

At World Famous Studios we are capable of mixing in both the digital and analog realms depending on the customer’s needs. Often we do a hybrid of the two, taking advantage of the audio quality benefits of analog and our fantastic Amek Rembrandt console, while benefiting from the speed, flexibility and editing capabilities of Pro Tools for the best of both worlds. We can also “print” the mixes from the console to our beautiful Ampex ATR-102 ½” tape recorder to give them the analog “warmth” that is often lacking in todays digital recordings.

You can also bring tracks you recorded at home or another studio. We’ll take your tracks and your vision and elevate them to a level you only dreamed of!

We also accept projects via the internet and mail as a convenience for those clients that are unable to attend their session.

Mastering

Mastering is not an optional step, it’s an essential for every album. You’ve poured your heart and soul into your music, so why stop short of making your album sound the best it can? As veterans of the “Loudness Wars” we have learned many tricks and techniques that maintain dynamics, punch and big low end while acheiving competitive volume and minimizing unwanted distortion.

World Famous Studio uses the industry standard soundBlade HD for mastering and/or sequencing projects.

Mastering will:
• Increase overall volume & consistency from song to song
• Add clarity, punch and a cohesive low end that may be missing from your mixes
Mastering will NOT:
• Fix a bad mix or recording…...But it still might help

MUSIC PRODUCTION

Our Producers and Engineers have done this before!

Their experience can help you plan your next project saving you time, money and frustration, while adding a creative perspective that only comes from years of experience and an “outside ear".


Projects of all sizes will benefit from our seasoned production team
and their music, recording & production experience.



COMPOSITION SERVICES


Do you need unique and completely original instrumentation for your song, film, game or advertisement? Do you
need assistance guiding a composition that you already have? We can help you realize your musical vision
to it's fullest potential. Our in-house composers and producers, armed with a plethora of live
and software instruments, can help you construct any mood or style for your project.


Beat Programming / Songwriting:

Having the right musical bed for your vocal performance is critical for success. Whether it is Hip-Hop, Country, or Death Metal, we can help build the foundation for your musical vision. Compositions are done live in the studio, so you have total visibility and as much control as desired. These sessions are considered work-for-hire, meaning that you own complete rights to the intellectual property of the final product.

Video Game Composition:

Interactive Audio is a burgeoning frontier in modern media. Every game's musical needs are unique, and essential to achieve realism and immersion.

We can provide both horizontal and vertical compositions for implementation into your game. Sound design and dialogue production are also available.


Advertising:

Creating a memorable and positive sonic brand is essential for effective marketing.

Whether it is radio, television, or web content, we can help you reach your audience on a deeper level.

Please contact us for a consultation.




FREELANCE SERVICES

Recording/Mixing

Our freelance engineers have worked nationally and world wide on projects of varying sizes, styles and budgets.

Over the years we’ve built an extensive network of facilities and talent world wide that are available for your next project.

Whether you want to record in your living room, a world class studio you’ve only dreamed of, or the Bahamas, we’ll make it happen!.

On-Site Services

World Famous Studios strives to provide maximum flexibility and audio quality while meeting the unique needs of each project. Whatever it takes, we're no stranger to guerrilla recording.

We can record in any and every environment from a live recording in a traditional venue, a session in a rehearsal space, or a full set up on location with all the amenities of a traditional studio. We've even recorded a session in a gazebo on the beach!

Live Sound

Tired of looking at the sound booth and wondering where the sound person went? Or who they're texting? We can enhance your performance in any venue on any system giving you a great mix that is appropriate to your music.

We’ll even listen to your music ahead of time so we can dynamically change the effects and the mix to create a more emotional experience for your fans making them hang on every vocal or guitar solo.

Availiable for individual shows and/or tours.

All freelance services are quoted on an individual basis. Contact us to discuss

Design & Consultation Services

For those of you who are in the planning or construction phase of your studio, it's important to plan for everything now! Wire runs, mic panel locations, wire conduits, troughs, and control room routing need to be planned. Wire runs, Air conditioning, acoustics, electricity, and equipment are all things that can affect your build. After years of building and wiring studios we see many of the same mistakes due to improper planning. Let us help you avoid these same pitfalls.

World Famous Studios owner, Pete deBoer, has an extensive background in studio design, construction and wiring, working on many studios in the New York City area including design, construction and wiring of Ron Saint Germain's personal recording/mixing studio "Saint's Place" featuring an Amek 9098i large format analogue mixing console. All audio wiring was personally designed, built and installed by Pete. Other studio projects include: Studio G Brooklyn, The Shed, Music for Picture, Studio 57, Sailor Records, W Hotel Union Square NYC, Carter Burwell's personal studio, Biohazard's "Rat Piss Studios" and all the locations of World Famous Studios over the years.

Custom Audio Wiring Packages

The unsung hero of any studio is its wiring. Nobody sees it or thinks about it but your audio runs through miles of it.

World Famous Studios can take care of all of your studio wiring needs. We custom design what you need for your gear, fitted to how you work, and prewired for how you intend to expand. We offer Custom TT patchbays, multi channel snake cables and can also save you money on mic and guitar cables.

Do you need a wiring crew for on site jobs? We go anywhere you need. Extra hands for audio installs, We got 'em. We can also pre-fab your cables and ship them to you. Wiring is expensive, Don't pay twice!


Half Day Sessions

Half day sessions are 4 hours and include a house engineer. Start times for half day sessions are 12pm or 6pm to allow for session break down and any potential over time.

Full Day Sessions

Full day sessions are 10 hours and include a house engineer. Full day sessions have a start time of 12pm. Any time over the scheduled 10 hours will be subject to overtime costs at the engineers discression.

Weekly Project Rates

We also have great weekly rates for a 6 consecutive day week. If you think this might work for your project contact us.

Discounts

We offer discounts for local and unsigned artists. Contact us for more information.

Gift Certificates Availiable!!

Looking for that perfect gift for any musician? We offer Gift Certificates! Contact us to order.