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Wait! Don’t post that music video on YouTube without a sync license!

by Disc Makers April 19, 2012

Musicians getting in trouble with the law – well, that’s nothing new. What’s a good music resume without a couple of arrest reports to fill out the career dips? But what about that YouTube “take down” notice you just received for the video you posted of your band covering “Freebird?” You got a mechanical license to release the song on your CD (right?), and the video turned out awesome, so you owe it to the world to post it online. But did you get a sync license for your online videos of cover songs? Read more.

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Mastering Gear Overview

by Disc Makers January 10, 2012

Brian Lipski, who heads the dedicated group of audio engineers in the SoundLab Mastering Suite at Disc Makers, explains some of the basics about post-production mastering and the gear used in the process – either in your home studio or in a professional environment like the SoundLab. View video…

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Basic Mic Techniques for Recording Acoustic and Electric Guitars

by Disc Makers October 18, 2011

Doug and Tom from the SoundLab at Disc Makers put this fabulous video together that walks you through some of the basics for recording great guitar tones in your home studio. Getting a great tone on tape is the first step to making a great recording – check it out and learn about mics, tips on mic placement, Pro Tools, working with amplifiers, and more. Read more…

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A Visit from Squid the Whale

by Disc Makers June 24, 2010

Two members of the Squid the Whale band drove 12 hours straight from Michigan to pick up their 1000 CDs in digipaks. After a full Disc Makers factory tour, we loaded the boxes into their car and took a look at the new album. View video…

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Why You Shouldn’t Post YouTube Links on Facebook

by CD Baby June 21, 2010

When you place a link to a YouTube or Vimeo video in your Facebook feed, viewers will have the ability to “like” and “share” that particular post. However, when they share it with their friends, there are no guarantees that all those folks out there enjoying the content you created will actually visit YOUR Facebook page. But thanks to a little-known Facebook feature, you’ll ensure that every person who watches it (no matter whose profile or page they’re looking at) will have the opportunity to “like” (become a fan) your Facebook page. Read more…

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DIY Performance Video Part 1: Pre-Production and the Shoot

by Keith Hatschek June 15, 2010

As I was filling my car with gas the other day, a television was blaring commercials to me at the pump. Video has become the ubiquitous window that allows us to glimpse the good, the bad, and plenty of the ugly aspects of 21st century life. According to the latest Nielsen Television Audience Report, there are now more televisions (2.93) in the average American household than there are people (2.54), and an average of two computers per four-member family. Read more…

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Using Video as a Learning Tool

by Bobby Owsinski May 24, 2010

Just as audio recording yourself as much as possible is a valuable way to analyze and critique songs, parts, and performances, making video recordings should also be standard procedure. It’s like looking in a mirror. You’re able to step back, free from the distractions of playing, singing, and putting on a show, and actually see yourself the way the audience sees you. But be cautioned; sometimes it won’t look pretty, especially in the beginning. Read more…

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Disc Makers Palooza X: The Highlights

by Disc Makers January 28, 2010

April Monet Disc Makers hosted its 10th Disc Makers Palooza musical extravaganza on January 15th, 2010 at the legendary World Café Live in Philadelphia. The show featured various musical configurations – each of which included at least one Disc Makers employee. This year’s show raised over $1,600 for the Red Cross’ Haiti relief efforts and Philabundance (a Philadelphia non-profit that provides food for the homeless and needy). Total donations from all 10 Disc Makers Paloozas come to more than $10,000! See photos…

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Frankie Negron: The Next Definitive Voice

by Disc Makers January 13, 2010

Reclining on his couch in a beautifully appointed living area at his New Jersey home, Frankie Negron strikes you as a pretty relaxed guy. As he recounts his accomplishments, it would be understandable for Negron to now finally sit back on this sunny afternoon and coast a little: child performer and student at the school of performing arts, Broadway showman by age 20 and, most famously, salsa superstar, earning him Grammy Award nominations, Billboard Award nods and two Premio Lo Nuestro awards for song of the year, not to mention several number one singles and four gold and platinum album awards to his credit. Read more…

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The Sky Drops Visit Disc Makers

by Disc Makers November 4, 2009

Rob and Monika of The Sky Drops stopped by our Disc Makers office and plant for a tour last month and were nice enough to spend some time talking to us about their music and success. They have taken their moody sonic maelstrom throughout the USA and UK to rapt audiences. Self-managed and self-booked, they have played with Cold War Kids, Chairlift, Lights, The Dirty Projectors, A Place to Bury Strangers, and Spindrift, amongst many. Their DIY ethic has taken them to tour the UK in 2006 and twice to California in 2007 (including a performance at the Clean Air, Clear Stars Festival). Watch video…

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Spinning Lucy: On Their Own Terms

by Disc Makers October 27, 2009

It’s pretty obvious that if you throw 30 bands onstage that you’ll get 30 completely different sounds. But its also true that each of those bands will tell you a different story why they dedicate themselves to making music, what they are trying to get out of it, and how they spread the word about their band. Read more…

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From DV to DVD: Tips for Outstanding Results

by Disc Makers October 15, 2009

From the time your video content has all been shot, acquired, and compiled, your post-production efforts are likely to include thoughts of DVD. DVD is an inexpensive, efficient way to deliver your work to your audience, whatever the content and purpose. Though you may have mastered some of the intricacies and challenges of production, getting your work onto DVD requires attention to some technical considerations that may be unfamiliar to you. Read more…

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Chris, Manager of Pre-Press, Creates Techno Music on the Fly

by Disc Makers September 24, 2009

Chris, of “I Eat Zeros and Ones,” showcases his techno-music-making skills at the Disc Makers Palooza while donning an impressive set of tin foil accoutrements. Watch video!

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