However, I'm not going to be available for all these hours all the time. Keep in mind I've got a girlfriend and a bike that each need some attention. But, there will also be additional hours that I'm available, so contact me and we can work something out. Fridays are great, 'cause I've got the whole day off. With the requisite breaks in there, a band should be able to get a demo tracked on just a Friday, and then mixing some evening the following week.

We understand that musicians are poor; heck, we're all broke here at Bartertown. So we're willing to cut you a break on pricing. The standard rate here is ten bucks an hour, which I think is pretty fair, considering most small studios are in the range of thirty or so. However, since we all have different financial situations, we do offer a sliding scale. We can discuss what you think is fair, and work it out from there. I'm also willing to cut deals for extended engagements, or sometimes for successful referrals.

A normal session for a demo recording is about an hour and a half setup time, and I like to have about forty-five minutes to record each song, depending on the setup. We usually record tracks separately, ie, drums first, then guitars, then vocals. Sometimes we can record more than one track at once, or if you really want to save time, we can record all tracks at the same time. Most demos are four to six songs, so figure about five and a half hours. Now, recording for more than two or three hours straight can be a strain, and to encourage a relaxed atmosphere, I always deduct break time from the total, so if you're having trouble getting a part right, we can take a break and come back to it later, and you don't need to worry about watching the clock. In addition to the recording gear, we're also proud of our play equipment.

So, factor in break time, and include a little extra time to be safe, and you've got about seven hours of recording time, and maybe another two or three hours of mixing. That adds up to about ten hours of studio time, or one hundred dollars. Keep in mind this is a conservative estimate, and most sessions end up taking less time. Also, the break time is free, so you can deduct ten to twenty dollars from the total, and get a good, useable demo for your band for about eighty dollars or so. On the outside. If you need something fast, and don't care about quality, we can probably go from setup to mixed in about two or three hours, depending on how tight your band is with the songs. It's up to you.

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