How Much Does Mixing and Mastering Cost?
One of the most common questions after recording is simple: how much does mixing and mastering cost? The honest answer is that it depends…
Mixing vs Mastering: What Artists Need to Know Before Booking
If you have recorded a song and heard the terms mixing vs mastering, you are not alone in wondering what the difference is. Here…
Vocal Recording Tips Before Your First Studio Session
Great vocals are part performance, part preparation. If you are getting ready for your first session, these vocal recording tips will help you walk…
How to Turn a Song Idea Into a Finished Record
Most songs start the same way: a melody in your head, a hook you cannot stop humming, or a few lines in your notes…
What to Bring to a Rap Recording Session
Knowing what to bring to a rap recording session is the difference between walking out with finished records and wishing you had more time.…
2-Hour vs 4-Hour Recording Session: How Much Time Should You Book?
Choosing between a 2-hour vs 4-hour recording session comes down to one question: how much do you want to walk out with? A 2-hour…
How Much Studio Time Do I Need to Record a Song?
If you are booking your first session, the most common question is simple: how much studio time do I need to record a song?…
How to Prepare for Your First Rap Recording Session
A great rap session starts long before you step into the booth. The artists who walk out with clean, usable takes are almost always…
Recording With or Without an Engineer: Which Should You Book?
At Ocean Blue, you can book the same professional room two ways: with one of our engineers behind the board, or self-run without an…
How to Prepare for Your First Recording Session
Studio time moves fast, and the meter is running. The artists who walk out with finished records aren’t always the most talented — they’re…