There’s no way of getting around the fact that something a bit thick has happened here at The Bunker recording studio. The amazing recording package deals that we still have on offer were seeming to attract plenty of visitors to the site, but nobody was making any bookings as a result which was quite puzzling.
The puzzle ended abruptly when we realised that we had made the ultimate marketing gaff – the contact phone number on the site was wrong! It has now been corrected, so don’t hesitate to call Steve on 07853 915666 (yes, it’s right this time) if you would like to book in for a recording session, or use our rehearsal space or just make a general enquiry about the studio.
Sincere apologies to all of you who tried to call us on the duff number.
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If you’re looking for a simple audio mastering technique to give your mix an effective lift in Cubase, then you could do a lot worse than the built-in ‘Q’ filter as a good place to start. It’s a non-frightening interface, providing four bands of EQ with a managable array of variables to experiment with.
This screen-grab shows a good generic setting that should provide instant improvement to most typical mixes, but as with all mastering, there are no hard and fast rules so you’ll need to experiment to find the right recipe for any given tune.
Selecting ‘cut’ on the low band allows you to roll off some often unnecessary bass, which may be needlessly taking up headroom below the plausibly audible level. The dips on the mid bands will help get rid of some ‘mud’ in the typically busy ranges, while a little boost on the high band will add a bit of ‘ear tinsel’.
You can read a more in-depth description of this audio mastering article at the SoundOnSound web site, but these are some sensible settings from which to start experimenting with your mix – it’s also worth remembering that no amount of fancy plug-ins are a substitute for using your ears! Take frequent breaks and compare your mastered sound to other tracks you are happy with. Good luck!
With the agony of finding good Christmas gift ideas approaching far too fast again, why not
consider something totally unique to really make someone’s Christmas – how about a recording studio gift experience for budding singers or accomplished artists alike? We can cater for any level of singer or musician with our wide range of options and facilities. It doesn’t even matter if the person you’re buying for has never progressed their talent beyond a few karaoke appearances – we have a massive catalogue of backing tracks, so they can perform their favourite song and leave the studio with CD copies to impress their friends and family! The cost of a recording studio gift at The Bunker is far less than you’d think, and you’re very welcome to discuss your particular requirements with us whatever they are. Just call any time for a friendly chat.
Here’s a highly successful project straight out of The Bunker to give you a taste of what goes on. Foilface are the latest band to shake down the walls of this humble abode, and you’ll hopefully agree that the results are pretty awesome – check out their recent music (which is also available for free download) on the band website at foilface.com.
This is the blog of The Bunker recording studio in Manchester. Here we will post updates about our recording studio package deals, as well as proudly displaying examples of the most recent music to emerge from the hideout and, well, to generally blather on about music recording and production in a shameless and unapologetic fashion.
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