colleya Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) To help out with the upcoming gig booking season, my band booked in at Unit 26 Studios in Trafford Park near Manchester for a 'recorded rehearsal'. 3 songs, recorded live, warts and all, with a multi camera setup in a 2 hour slot. First hour was setup and warm up, second hour was 2 takes of each song. Then mixed down, edited and sent to us 2 weeks later all for £150. We're very happy with the results. As a pub covers band paying for a full showreel was a bit much so this was a nice in between solution. I'd absolutely recommend the studio. For those who are interested, the bass rig was all bought from the sale boards on here: Stingray Stealth 5H - via @derek Handbox R400 - via @TPJ Barefaced Two-10 - I forget who from and can't find the PMs about it. Here's one of the vids, would be interested in your thoughts. Cheers! Edited October 22, 2019 by colleya To fix ham fisted youtube linkery. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 We’ve looked at that too - seems really decent 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 58 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: We’ve looked at that too - seems really decent 👍🏼 We couldn't justify spending full day in the studio and video shoot type money. It's fantastic for the price. No, it's not perfect - our singer was really suffering with sinusitis and I made my usual stupid mistakes but still really happy with it. I'd go for it if I were you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreadBin Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I reckon £150 is a great deal, looks very professional. A great way to promote your band 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) £150? WoW, seriously good showreel for that kind of money The only consecutive criticism I might be so bold to add would be some colour wash lighting? Edited October 22, 2019 by skidder652003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Starr Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Wasn't expecting that, better by far than any single position video of a band clearly that was you, but live. For the sort of market my band operate in that's perfect. Wonder if there is anywhere round here that could do similar? £150 if it get's you one extra gig you are in profit. Nice treatment of the song by the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 17 minutes ago, skidder652003 said: The only consecutive criticism I might be so bold to add would be some colour wash lighting? I took our lights and asked about using them, but the lads there advised against it. What you can't see is that the fourth wall is about 3 feet in front of the singer and has three whacking great light panels on it. When I asked about the lights they said that these panels would wash them out completely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I like that, very well mixed & balanced imo. I especially like the guitar sound, it’s nice to hear a guitar that isn’t way over the top driven/delayed/reverbed, think he’s nailed the Andy Taylor vibe there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Guitar and bass sound great, as do BVs, and overall it's really tight. On the first track (HLTW) I can't help thinking shifting the key up a bit would help the vocalist cut through, she gets though much better in the second track on that basis. Great stuff though, well done. C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) Cheers gents, appreciate the comments. The bass sound came out with more mid and treble than I'd usually dial in, but I like it a lot. @Beedster Our singer was really struggling that day, lots of coughing between takes etc. She did a fab job of covering it up but her power at either end of the range was down a bit which affected her ability to really go for it. And then we made her do this: Edited October 22, 2019 by colleya 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Cracking job all around Be proud of that Bass rig from Basschat too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Absolute bargain and a terrific way to show off a band, sound was great, good job all round John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Thats a great way to sell the band. Ive been looking for a similar package down here in London but prices seem to be quite a bit higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Lighting is always difficult if shooting on (what I presume they are using) DSLR with 8 bit video. I reckon they made the right choice of advising against it because it'll look to be likely blown out and cheesy. Its one of the constant struggles I have when videoing my gigs. Anyway, this looks great - especially for the money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Fab that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 26 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said: Thats a great way to sell the band. Ive been looking for a similar package down here in London but prices seem to be quite a bit higher. Probably cheaper to load a car/van and drive the band up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Probably cheaper to load a car/van and drive the band up Was thinking that, but its a bloody long way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 If you can travel light and use a supplied kit or backline - train an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: If you can travel light and use a supplied kit or backline - train an option? Its an option, but if we didn't take out own kit it would end up a compromise, which i would want captured on video. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 I get you - I suppose they that are Stomp/helix/fractal/kemper and DI out - less of an issue - drums always could be tho.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: I get you - I suppose they that are Stomp/helix/fractal/kemper and DI out - less of an issue - drums always could be tho.... Yes, i wasnt really talking about me, more the guitarist and drummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colleya Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, dave_bass5 said: Its an option, but if we didn't take out own kit it would end up a compromise, which i would want captured on video. Our drummer used their kit and it sounds great. He had brought his and was all ready to set up but it was loads less hassle to use the one provided. Guitarist and I used our own amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 29 minutes ago, colleya said: Our drummer used their kit and it sounds great. He had brought his and was all ready to set up but it was loads less hassle to use the one provided. Guitarist and I used our own amps. MY drummer is very fussy and we would never hear the end of it if he didnt get to use his kit (not thats its anything special). Guitarist likes to use more than one guitar, as many as he can normally 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Cuzzie said: If you can travel light and use a supplied kit or backline - train an option? Cheap advanced return rail ticket would be £89 each, four piece band equates to nearly £400 on rail fares, it would be far cheaper to drive up even if it included hiring a van. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Nice job....well done!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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