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TRAXBOX
AMSPUG
Music productions
custom/to order works , from basic demos to complete
songs, tracks
*Options,
Rates and Orders. Please see detailed tables at page bottom.
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2 -Music Producing
Music producing at Amspug involves getting your songs
technically 'musically' correct, often something that is hard enough but can only be overlooked at one's own peril! We comb
our database for the right bassline, the right kick drum soundand such fine details so that the proper mood of the song is
captured.
Do you need help in getting that killer bass
line, drum solo or smooth keyboards for your hot single? Does you song need a more modern re-touch, or simply just getting
it to 'dock' right (vocals perfectly matching the instrumental accompaniment). We specialise in doing this for a wide
variety of styles. In addition we can offer production support if required towards
basic song structure, dynamics and even lyrics, or completely re-work your material if a better interpretation is possible.
Please
see the Options and Rates table for details of these offers.
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 Music Production Service Scope
We assist mainly in the following areas
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1.Instrumentals
(accomp tracks):
-Give us a bare
bones melody or vocalised song, we will help laying down matching instrumental accompanimant tracks, appropriate
instrument voicing (patch selection), and this either in Midi or live analogue. Material used can be off-shelf generic
material (basic options) or fully original professionally composed arrangfements (advanced options). Please see table
for more explanations.
2. Music Dynamics, restyling
and flavouring:
A lot of music can be dramatically improved
by a simple change of key, tempo, mood, flavour, by adding breaks, solo riffs or harmonies and extra vocals at
strategic points! We look into this with the client and offer the best possible combinations over these important details
3. Remix and re-interpretation
(part production)
Rejuvenate any old classic or maintain the edge on your
new songs by getting a trial remix, or get part of the original reworked at Traxbox.. We help in providing new genre, style
or edit versions of your material to equal if not superior quality to the original.
Service Packages and Plans
We aim to achive this by staggering
options across two main criteria:
1.QUALITY PREMIUM
Packages available include Basic, Silver and Gold (see the tables
opposite).
2. PRODUCTION SCOPE Relates to facilities,labour
required for the work. Also whether Full Studio-based, out-doors or part-based (client own locations) and co-productions
Please see the Otpions and rates table (below) for details
on these classifications.
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P R O D U C T I O N S YS T
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Traxbox DAW based systems :Oxford Studios
Digital
production station A set of Intel P4 Dual Core PCs
equiped with top brand soundcards Yamaha, Emu, M-Audio and running a variety of Digital
Audio Workstation (DAW) and Midi Production software, are at the core of the system. The system software suite includes
top calibre synthesiser instruments accompaniment in traditional GM XG GS or other exotic formats,
plus seamless Audio+ Midi sequencing and multi-track recording via Samplitude 10, Cubase
SX, Powertacks Pro Audio 9, and advanced digital DSP, mixing
and mastering all in the one package. Monitors range from Hi-fi to studio reference grade units M-Audio,
Tannoy, Yamaha to fully cover all possibilities. Almost all
traxbox instrumentation is produced here except for specific acoustic recorded items, live drums,
wind instruments and vocals, for instance, which are handled at our sister studio Soundworks oxford.
Analogue production setup Traditionally the purest mode for audio recording, 'analogue' is made using tape multitrack machines, availed
to clients at Soundworks Studios, Blackbird leys Oxford. Also major works requiring larger scale recording
or mixing e.g. choir/orchestra can be tranfered to the larger Soundworks facilities. A full breadth of pro analogue hardware
(e.g 48 track Allen and Heath valve mixing console, TL Audio outboard, etc, will
be at hand. Click picture to enlarge studio photo.
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U S I C P R O D U C T I O N - O P T I O N S &
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1-Basic
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Basic Level 'Demo' work : for one off/previews Upto 4 Audio Tracks with Midi Accompaniments
Stereo Mastering down to Normal CD: mp3 or DAT. One-off drop-in sessions are possible (short notice appointments, etc).
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2-Standard
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Full Multi-tracked, Acoustic and Midi accompaniment . Comprehensive data entry editing, Midi
parameters Full stereo Mixdown,DSP and Mastering to CD,DAT, etc
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Top end 96Khz/24bit,pro recording , full pro mastered down to release ready. As for standard
but with maximum professional enhancement . 16+ uncompressed Audio (vocals+instruments), 256+ Midi Quality
professional studio equipmnt used thruout . Formal studio bookings (nominal 2 days work) required
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1-Basic
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Basic Level simple songs, 'Demo' production - Laying down simple tracks . Usually minimal proprietory input by studio; the client is the primary author ! May
use generic styles/ accompaniments or samples. Traxbox may not nomally claim any copyrights in
this level
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1 - Standard (commercial)
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Compose,arrange instrumentations for clients' voice-only material; Rephrase
original music for new style,genre,etc. Harmonise or rehamornise, dynamics,structure or
melody enhancement. May provide full song rewriting or recomposition if needed. Traxbox may retain some copyright over such material
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3.- AdvncedPlus
(commmercial)
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Comprehensive edited, maximised quality
productions
original custom rythms, bass lines, etc at maximum effectiveess. Suitale for hi-impact works (e.g. debut albums) or for established artists. Traxbox-Studio usually retains proportionate copyrights to originated material
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FINAL MUSIC PRODUCTION
OPTION SELECTION
The final
arrangement typically will include a balance betwen the Quality and Production scope criteria, however any options singularly
or in a bundle can be taken. Please do not hesitate to contact us (email or telephone) for any further details on this
service. . An online order can be also placed via our order page (see also notes on ordering in the box opposite)---->
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More
on Music Producing (FAQ):
Q :Packages,
Options and configurations. What actually is involved on the ground? +
A: Click
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ORDERING FOR THIS SERVICES
PLEASE USE THE ORDER FORM ON THE ORDERING PAGE, OR JUST CONTACT US (EMAIL OR PHONE) VIA OUR CONTACT PAGE FORM TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS.
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HINTS ON FILLING IN ORDER FORM
Please quote your main options selection
in your order,
1- Service
required (e.g. studio recording, formatconversion)
2- Quality premium (basic, standard,
advanced)
3- Production Scope (group size or solo,
in- or out-of-studio)
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TYPICAL RATES
1. FULL STUDIO RECORDING (*)
1- One-off singles: from 'demo' upto 'market
ready' master GB£ 20 - 150.00
2- Full Albums(60mins): Midi+audio
full studio-quality GB£ 200 - 600.00
(*)Includes minimum 1hr studio time charge (approx £10.00) Total
production fees vary with complexity and labour required: e.g. smaller group works cost much lesser than orchestral or ensemble
production; analog may cost more than digital-based recording. All costs are discussed with clients.
2.PART-STUDIO RECORDING (**)
1- One-off singles:
'demo' upto 'market ready' master GB£ 20 - 150.00
2- Full Albums: Midi+audio
full studio-quality (60mins) GB£ 150 - 550.00
(**) Clients may nominally contribute to logistics transport,
hiring venues, permits, etc
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