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10 Tips for recording a home demo |
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10.) Perfect your songs/arrangements before recording.
Some people like to let the ideas flow during recording. Maybe you would do this in a jam band to catch some brilliance of spontaneity. Perfecting your songs and arrangements beforehand, however, can save you a lot of time in the "studio." Making a good recording always takes longer than one would like, especially if you plan to go on the road soon. Have a good idea of what sound you're looking for before you record. If you don't like a section of lyrics, change it. Chances are you will like it less later. Read More
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Audio home recording piracy act |
The Promulgation of Music Piracy
Over the last two years, the music industry has fed the media stark statistics about "piracy," the act of copying digital music content to a blank CD, or uploading or downloading it on the Internet. According to various newspaper articles, an estimated 3.6 billion songs are illegally downloaded each month in the United States . In 1999, the music industry estimated that one in four compact discs of new music was actually an unauthorized copy. By the end of 2001, it was estimated that as many CDs were burned and copied as were bought. In Europe , blank CDs are outselling recorded CDs (although these blank CDs might have also been purchased for legitimate reasons, such as to back-up personal computer files). And since 1999, ownership of CD burners has nearly tripled. This trend of consumers sharing their music rather than purchasing it may be attributable to many factors, including the slow economy. However, the music industry seems to believe that the most likely culprit in this trend is the rise of digital music, i.e., free online file sharing, and the growing popularity of CD burners. Read More
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