Studio recording:
Cherry Recording Studio uses Pro Tools HD, a computer-based,
fully automated recording/editing/mixing system. Our recording console is the
award-winning Yamaha O2R, with 40 inputs, also fully automated. In
addition, we feature a variety of analog and digital tape formats which can be
used with Pro Tools, providing up to 256 audio and 512 midi tracks in mono, stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
The main studios' dimensions are 15' x 20' with a 12' vaulted
ceiling. The two isolation rooms measure 8' x 10' and 5' x 8'
respectively. The control room is 12' x 15', also with a 12' vaulted
ceiling. Three independent headphone cue systems are available, and there's a 30' long
hallway that's great for recording
soloists.
Location recording:
If your project involves a live performance, our
remote recording truck can
come right to your concert.
Editing and mastering: Many
musicians have home studios these days, but few have the equipment
or experience to produce a professional
sounding master. With our computer software and large selection of outboard
gear, we can
dramatically improve your home recordings.
During the editing process,
imperfections in the musicians' performance can be repaired or
replaced. Songs can be rearranged, lengthened or
shortened.
Music can be transposed to another key, tempos can be
adjusted, and pitch
problems can be corrected.
During the mastering process, we add
the final polish to your mixes. Our system includes hardware like
the T.C. Electronics Finalizer 96k studio mastering processor, and software plugins by Waves, iZotope and Sony.
These tools are used to
optimize the dynamics of a mix, adding punch and clarity, while
maximizing levels in multiple frequency ranges. The linear phase
EQ can
enhance overall tonal quality with zero phase shift, and the dynamic equalizer
can remove
sibilance and boominess. Also included are processors
that emulate analog tube "warmth" and tape saturation, as well as Spectral
Imaging to enhance the audio depth.
Mastering is then completed in Sony Sound Forge Pro computer software,
and CDs' are burned to red-book specifications with Sony CD Architect.
The mastering process is critical to a professional sounding
product. If you don't master your recording, it will SOUND like you
didn't master your recording.
Music production and composition: If
you have a great song idea, but don't have the budget for studio musicians,
Sony Acid Pro is for you. Your
own virtual band is just a
few mouse clicks away. This software features thousands of pre-recorded
instrument loops, all royalty free. You just edit
the parts together,
program the tempo and key changes, add vocals, and your song is ready to go. We
can also convert it to an mp3, Windows Media or Quicktime file for uploading to the
internet.
Of course, if you do want real musicians, they're available
too. We also have writers and arrangers to help with projects that
require a more elaborate production.
Restoration of older recordings:
Bring us your old tapes and records, we can restore and archive them to CD,
DVD or Blu-ray disc. Our computer system includes noise reduction software by Waves and Sony,
which greatly reduces hiss, hum,
buzz, and other undesirable audio. Click and crackle removal,
clipped peak restoration, as well as vinyl restoration programs are also
included.
Sound effects: Do
you need some unusual audio effects for your next
production? We've built a large library of sound effects,
everything from
airhorns to zambonis. Contact us with your custom SFX
needs.