Production begins on "Roadwaves." (New full length album)

A momentous occasion in the world of DIY music... not really saying anyone has been waiting, but production began today for the "Roadwaves" album, the band's debut full length. We did a short session (about 4 hours) of drums, played by Mike, our drummer, which needless to say, did a great job. :)


Just like many bands, instead of going into an established studio, we've decided to record this album ourselves. Armed with my recent BA degree in audio recording (from CSUDH's Digital Media Arts program), a few microphones, a compact mixer for gain and a touch of EQ during tracking, an audio interface and Macbook Pro, it is a modest setup at best, but more than enough to make a great sounding record. And we would rather do it this way, anyway. 


Many will make the argument that recording at home will yield "less that satisfactory" results due to the sonic anomalies that exist in rooms found in a normal house. True, most rooms can adverse recording environments, with environmental noises, standing waves, room modes, flutter echo, etc, but if one has an honest expectation of the space and capabilities of pro-sumer recording equipment, a great recording can still be made. Just do not expect the recording to sound like it was done at Blackbird Studios or Ocean Way. That's just not going to happen. 


If you are a home recordist reading this, I'm not raining on anyone's parade. I'm not bummed that it won't sound like it was done in a legendary studio. Half the charm of recording at home is the sounds you can get at home, and only at home. And once a room is figured out: where to place instruments/performers and microphones, you can maximize the space the best you can. Great recording are to be made! Anyway, this is quite a digression. I just want every home recordist to be stoked about what they are doing.


So basically what I wanted to say was this:


-My band is called The Short Term Melody, if you didn't know that already.
-We're recording a new album called "Roadwaves."
-We're recording it ourselves, at home.
-It's going to sound great.
-My ears are totally ringing right now. I will now sit in silence for the rest of the evening.