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Record — and protect your files — on the road

September 23, 2021September 24, 2021 Michael Gallant

With the right technology, strategies, and planning, indie artists can record and produce amazing music anywhere. Read the post

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How to record, release, and promote an album in 90 days

June 23, 2021August 3, 2021 Disc Makers

We’ll help you plan and organize all the events and decisions that go into making an album — from day one in the studio to your continuing sales and promotion efforts. Read the post.

publishing split

When should a producer get a publishing split?

November 30, 2020March 10, 2022 Tony van Veen

While a producer may get points on your sound recording, is he or she entitled to a share of the composition (songwriting) royalties? It depends on how they’ve contributed. Read the post.

producer points

What are music producer points?

November 19, 2020November 30, 2021 Tony van Veen

A music producer can be an essential part of the creative process, but make sure you know how the compensation structure works before you start your project. Read the post.

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What’s the difference between an engineer and a music producer?

November 2, 2020March 22, 2022 Tony van Veen

Over the next few weeks, I’ll dive into what points and when a producer should get point. But let’s start with the basics: What is the difference between a producer and an engineer? Read the post.

logic or pro tools

Logic or Pro Tools? Which is better for you?

October 15, 2020November 6, 2020 Bobby Borg

Bobby Borg talks with Maurizio De Togni to compare Avid’s Pro Tools software with Apple’s Logic Pro based on price, usability, and compatibility — with a focus on the independent artist. Read the post.

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Your 2020 album release calendar: A step-by-step guide to recording, releasing, and promoting an album in 90 days

September 21, 2020October 27, 2020 Tony van Veen

Here’s a step-by step guide to releasing and promoting an album in time for the holiday. Follow all these steps and your release will be significantly more successful than if you just launch it into the wild without planning. Read the post.

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Music producer deals [Video]

April 1, 2020November 30, 2021 Bobby Borg

This post, excerpted from the video “Indie Producer Deals,” outlines the various options indie artists might have when it comes to hiring and working with a record producer. Read the post.

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Disc Makers is making face shields to help combat COVID-19

March 30, 2020May 20, 2020 Tony van Veen

There’s more social distancing, more quarantining, and more medical emergencies ahead. But it’s heartening to see so many companies rushing to help defeat this crisis — and I am so proud that Disc Makers is among them. Read the post.

CDs sound better

CDs just sound better

June 4, 2019March 15, 2022 Tony van Veen

I listen to a lot of music and listen to a lot of streaming when I drive or while I travel — and I also listen to vinyl. And while I love all of it, when I want the best audio quality, nothing sounds as good as a CD. Read the post.

Tony van Veen

Fully independent, and damn proud of it!

April 11, 2019April 15, 2019 Tony van Veen

Disc Makers’ CEO Tony van Veen shares his history with the company, the changes in the industry, and where things are heading. Read the post.

disc replication

Disc replication vs. disc duplication: The Indie Music Minute

February 27, 2019March 27, 2019 Tony van Veen

Disc duplication technology has been around for a long time, but clients still ask us what the difference is between disc replication and disc duplication. Let’s go behind the scenes to the Disc Makers replication line to find out. Read the post

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Budgeting for your recording session

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 Michael Gallant

Dealing with money may be the most unexciting aspect of tracking your project in a studio, but budgeting for your recording session can go a long way to achieving success. Read the post.

Commit important choices to audio: Prepping for an audio mix, Part II

February 1, 2018June 12, 2018 Michael Gallant

There’s plenty you can do to set your mixing engineer up for success. Ken Lewis recommends committing important production choices to audio before sending your tracks off for an audio mix. Read More.

prepping for an audio mix

Prepping for an audio mix: Get your session, tracks, and notes in order

January 24, 2018September 18, 2018 Michael Gallant

Here are some tips for prepping for an audio mix from multi-Grammy Award winner and Audio School Online creator, Ken Lewis. Read More.

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