Thanks for the break down. Just thought I might share we got our cd pressed at Disk-edits.com.au full colour 20 page booklet for about 2.80 landed in NZ. We had to pay a little extra cos of time restraints but still very cheap. i recomend them.

Horns in analog. Leave the bass till as late as possible. Record because you have too, not to be a pop star. Apple Pie Design for artwork.[thats a shocking plug but Mr Dalziell is a genius] Is your equipment working properly? Are you working properly? Listen Honestly, recording is one of the best things you can do for your playing. Enjoy, your next disc will be better still.

Did you have a budget? If so, were you able to stick to it? (within reason) Did you look at how you might recover the cost of recording and producing?

I know it is frowned upon to consider the filthy lucre ... but let's face it ... not many musos can afford to throw money away. They need to consider how they are going to fund their recording efforts, particularly if they want to get a reasonable number of people outside their immediate circle listening to the music.

Yes Gherkin I often take the bass out redo after vocals down. espically when their might be three basses on the cut. analog horns definetly the go, dont subscribe to must be allin recording, if the songs good you'll find the energy, creative stimulus. its no good playing from the heart when it sounds like shit.Finance, hard to comment without knowing what the group wants as finished product, my shortcuts include, I only hire readers, people who maintain and have high quality equipment, people who are preparded to offer their input, the players who record/write because they love music not to be a "popstar",I must also mention my engerneer/producer has 25 years exp so Im always learning from him. Feel is still subjective to the recording session but "demo" reheresals are a great cost saver too.Lets hear lots of comments, recordings the greatest!

"keep the red light on". designate a portion of the band, or at least drums, bass, keys or rhy guitar recording session to precisily that. We have recently ended up with a cracking track from a very loose "studio jam". The bind is cost, re: wasted studio time but if youve had a good night its definitly worth a shot. Cubibass no idea sorry, Cool edit pro and pro tools are the only programs i have even the faintest idea about. network yor sleeve is what I forgot to say last time, the designers , the studio, helpful retailers or venues, important tutors/teachers etc. That stuff is always commented on and adds to your market base by simple word of mouth. I get students from people hearing me live, if you teach let people know, its not for everyone but if you stick with it its really good for your own playing too.If you can budget this cash like fish is doing with his CD sales the stuff soon adds up. It also shows your fellow players that you have songs, ideas, the ability to plan, desire, and without trying to be to cheesy you are showing a level of commitment or discipline that fellow serious musicians will appreciate. Keep em coming, this thread is good education Mr Fish