New upcoming "High-end" Studio!
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1st question: What is it that makes that studio your favourite?
Accessibility, good equipments, great room acoustics and friendly staff
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
$16
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
Yes it does. Applies to drums, bass & guitar amps and mics.
4th question: Does aesthetics and quality affect your playing mood?
Yes it does. Sometimes.
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
I haven't gone for recordings yet.
Just a suggestion, implement a members card where bands can get discounts on jamming. Or the thing like bubble tea shops, get 10 chops entitles you to a free drink. In this case, 10 chops entitles you to free jamming.
Accessibility, good equipments, great room acoustics and friendly staff
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
$16
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
Yes it does. Applies to drums, bass & guitar amps and mics.
4th question: Does aesthetics and quality affect your playing mood?
Yes it does. Sometimes.
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
I haven't gone for recordings yet.
Just a suggestion, implement a members card where bands can get discounts on jamming. Or the thing like bubble tea shops, get 10 chops entitles you to a free drink. In this case, 10 chops entitles you to free jamming.
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kerplunk182
New member
1st question: What is it that makes that studio your favourite?
Location - Whether it's convenient for all band members
Comfort - Space; Smell; People
Customer Service - The staff may not necessarily go the extra mile to make you feel welcome but don't come into the studio and snip off the customer's cables just because they went over the time. *cough*Boon*cough*
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
Preferably not above 18 bucks?
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
Yes.
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
I wouldn't want to jam in a studio that has amps that constantly produce feedback. The acoustics of the room plays a role. I wouldn't want to hear the song the band next door is playing, while jamming in the room.
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
Never recorded, so yeah. Can't help on that.
Location - Whether it's convenient for all band members
Comfort - Space; Smell; People
Customer Service - The staff may not necessarily go the extra mile to make you feel welcome but don't come into the studio and snip off the customer's cables just because they went over the time. *cough*Boon*cough*
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
Preferably not above 18 bucks?
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
Yes.
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
I wouldn't want to jam in a studio that has amps that constantly produce feedback. The acoustics of the room plays a role. I wouldn't want to hear the song the band next door is playing, while jamming in the room.
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
Never recorded, so yeah. Can't help on that.
j_m_s
New member
1st question: What is it that makes that studio your favourite?
Equipment, friendly staff, afforability, size of room
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
$16 p hr
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect(affect) you?
Yeah, it does. Decent mics are a must (Shure SM58s should do), with a good PA, well postioned without feedback.
Guitar amps, amps that take pedals well are good, since most of us here use pedals. Also, it should be a two channel amp, just incase some people do not use pedals.
Keyboard is a great thing to have too. some bands (like mine) have a keyboardist and its frustrating when the studio doesn't have one
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
Aesthetics not so much. By quality what do you mean? As long as its a decent room, not with pipes here and there or some stuff hanging from the roof. As long as its clean and good, why not?
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
Home studio = cost of my equipment.
Most bands are not willing to pay much to record... so yeah.
to add on, location is important. Being near an MRT or guitar shops would be a plus.... we don't like to lug our gear to walk long distances.
Equipment, friendly staff, afforability, size of room
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
$16 p hr
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect(affect) you?
Yeah, it does. Decent mics are a must (Shure SM58s should do), with a good PA, well postioned without feedback.
Guitar amps, amps that take pedals well are good, since most of us here use pedals. Also, it should be a two channel amp, just incase some people do not use pedals.
Keyboard is a great thing to have too. some bands (like mine) have a keyboardist and its frustrating when the studio doesn't have one
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
Aesthetics not so much. By quality what do you mean? As long as its a decent room, not with pipes here and there or some stuff hanging from the roof. As long as its clean and good, why not?
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
Home studio = cost of my equipment.
Most bands are not willing to pay much to record... so yeah.
to add on, location is important. Being near an MRT or guitar shops would be a plus.... we don't like to lug our gear to walk long distances.
LadyInTears
Well-known member
35 is more then twice my favourite studio which is top notch already imho.
If there were samples to listen to, it might entice the interested.
Previously, I did make a recording and it was a promotional package like $300 for 2 songs. Mixing & mastering not included. That's usually the case.
No offence, may I ask what 'high-end' equipments you are using?. The 'high-end' seems emphasized to me.
There was this studio that fits all descriptions of a great studio to jam in, IMO.
Rockstar Studio
http://soft.com.sg/forum/music-kopi-tiam/41363-rockstar-studio.html
It's just funny how it eventually ended...
The only bad thing is its location. You can walk there from Serangoon/Kovan MRT, quite a long walk though. But, all the good things about this studio outweight its location's inconvenience.
If anyone wanna setup a studio, follow RSS as the best example. Period.
Rockstar Studio
http://soft.com.sg/forum/music-kopi-tiam/41363-rockstar-studio.html
It's just funny how it eventually ended...
The only bad thing is its location. You can walk there from Serangoon/Kovan MRT, quite a long walk though. But, all the good things about this studio outweight its location's inconvenience.
If anyone wanna setup a studio, follow RSS as the best example. Period.
wjl123
New member
1st question: What is it that makes that studio your favourite?
Must be convenient close to MRT or something, friendly staff, good pricing with decent equipments, and the air-conditioner must not be at full blast.
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
About $12-16
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
Yes, guitars with heavily rusted strings is an immediate turn off. As for amps they should have good cleans, and should not feedback like mad every time the mics are turned on.
4th question: Does aesthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
Equipment should be properly placed so that there is at least some kinda walking space around, cables not hanging everywhere causing everyone to have difficulties moving around. As long as the room is not smelly then it would be fine. :-D
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Yeah Rockstar studios was awesome! Totally love the place good equipments, friendly staff. However one bad point is that its extremely cold in there, as the air-con is running through the whole building and cannot be controlled by the studio.
Must be convenient close to MRT or something, friendly staff, good pricing with decent equipments, and the air-conditioner must not be at full blast.
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
About $12-16
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
Yes, guitars with heavily rusted strings is an immediate turn off. As for amps they should have good cleans, and should not feedback like mad every time the mics are turned on.
4th question: Does aesthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
Equipment should be properly placed so that there is at least some kinda walking space around, cables not hanging everywhere causing everyone to have difficulties moving around. As long as the room is not smelly then it would be fine. :-D
EDIT:
Yeah Rockstar studios was awesome! Totally love the place good equipments, friendly staff. However one bad point is that its extremely cold in there, as the air-con is running through the whole building and cannot be controlled by the studio.
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hecklerkoch
New member
What is it that makes that studio your favourite?
As long as it's got ample parking space for my Lambo, it'll be my favourite.
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
Don't know. My personal assistant usually handles my cash.
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
Not really. My amazing talent is usually more than enough to rock out everybody, including the Pope.
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
Yeah. The room has got to be groovy so that me and my bitches can party all night.
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
I usually fly to LA. I gotta consult my PA for the costing yo.
As long as it's got ample parking space for my Lambo, it'll be my favourite.
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
Don't know. My personal assistant usually handles my cash.
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
Not really. My amazing talent is usually more than enough to rock out everybody, including the Pope.
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
Yeah. The room has got to be groovy so that me and my bitches can party all night.
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
I usually fly to LA. I gotta consult my PA for the costing yo.
zamir666
New member
1st question: What is it that makes that studio your favourite?
Good equipment, good service, good rates, good times
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
$16-$18
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
The amps have to be at least decent as I usually bring my own guitar and effects with me to jamming sessions
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
Depends
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
I don't have much recording experiences. Only recorded with Cedric MV for one song
Good equipment, good service, good rates, good times
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
$16-$18
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
The amps have to be at least decent as I usually bring my own guitar and effects with me to jamming sessions
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
Depends
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
I don't have much recording experiences. Only recorded with Cedric MV for one song
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theunknown
New member
1st question: What is it that makes that studio your favourite?
Location - easy to go, alot of buses pass by, near MRT station
Size - all rooms must be reasonably big
Comfort - Sofa, reasonable temperature, no summer or winter.
Equipment - good amps, drumsets, mics
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
$16-$18
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
As a guitarist, just a good amp with good cleans will do(make sure they are grounded!)
As a vocalist, have decent mics and PA system. no electric shocks and feedback please!
For drummers, i dont know. make sure all are in good working condition? haha
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
Of course. Lighting especially affects me. oh and paintwork on the walls.
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
havent done any recordings.:twisted:
Location - easy to go, alot of buses pass by, near MRT station
Size - all rooms must be reasonably big
Comfort - Sofa, reasonable temperature, no summer or winter.
Equipment - good amps, drumsets, mics
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
$16-$18
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio effect you?
As a guitarist, just a good amp with good cleans will do(make sure they are grounded!)
As a vocalist, have decent mics and PA system. no electric shocks and feedback please!
For drummers, i dont know. make sure all are in good working condition? haha
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
Of course. Lighting especially affects me. oh and paintwork on the walls.
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
havent done any recordings.:twisted:
naomi watts
New member
1st question: What is it that makes that studio your favourite?
- studio is situated in central area and has not 1 but 4 nearby kopitiams plus other food joints. all jamming studios MUST have a nearby kopitiam. i dun mind walking a little distance with my equipments.
- i dun really care abt customer service. i come to jam and thats it. as long as the staff does everything with a smile, im ok!
- studio has clean rooms.
- studio has no sofas in the studio. sofas are a distraction, makes me lazy and feel like sitting down and slack.
- studio has good acoustics.
- studio cater to the serious bands and pay attention to their questions. not the 'one time come only make so much trouble and demands so many things' kind of customers.
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
12-16 dollars per hour. sure everyone wants a high-end studio, but most musicians are strapped on cash (dunno why?).
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio affect you?
- personally, i dun have high expectations on studios. i just want a reliable head+cab amplifier and a basic drum set which kicks ass. so basically, i dun need a high-end studio. but here's a few suggestions:
- since its only one room, drum set must be maintained to the maximum. ample space for drummer to move and walk AROUND the set without squeezing his body between the wall and the cymbals. give the drummer some space ah!
- since its only one room and high-end, you can give guitarists a choice of their preferred amplifiers from a list of, say, 2 or 3 amplifiers? 1x marshall, 1x mesa, 1x orange? different amplifiers suits different guitarists of different genre.
- since its high-end, i dun think u have to bother abt instore guitars, just concentrate on the basics (amps, drums, PA). these jammers should have their own gear already and wouldnt wanna play on anything less than what they're already used to. cables and score stands would be fine and considerate enough. anything more is a bonus for serious musicians.
just suggestions yea?
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
- bright enough to see the whole room, no need ambient lighting.
- no pictures of famous musicians on the walls or whatsoever.
- well air-conditioned.
- minimal setting.
- good acoustics.
- high chairs are fine. foldable high chairs will save you some space.
- if really wanna put a sofa, please put outside! if musicians want a sofa inside, tell them to bring one themselves.
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
TNT. 50.
- studio is situated in central area and has not 1 but 4 nearby kopitiams plus other food joints. all jamming studios MUST have a nearby kopitiam. i dun mind walking a little distance with my equipments.
- i dun really care abt customer service. i come to jam and thats it. as long as the staff does everything with a smile, im ok!
- studio has clean rooms.
- studio has no sofas in the studio. sofas are a distraction, makes me lazy and feel like sitting down and slack.
- studio has good acoustics.
- studio cater to the serious bands and pay attention to their questions. not the 'one time come only make so much trouble and demands so many things' kind of customers.
2nd question: How much does it cost you, per hour, to jam at your favourite studio?
12-16 dollars per hour. sure everyone wants a high-end studio, but most musicians are strapped on cash (dunno why?).
3rd question: Does the equipment available in a studio affect you?
- personally, i dun have high expectations on studios. i just want a reliable head+cab amplifier and a basic drum set which kicks ass. so basically, i dun need a high-end studio. but here's a few suggestions:
- since its only one room, drum set must be maintained to the maximum. ample space for drummer to move and walk AROUND the set without squeezing his body between the wall and the cymbals. give the drummer some space ah!
- since its only one room and high-end, you can give guitarists a choice of their preferred amplifiers from a list of, say, 2 or 3 amplifiers? 1x marshall, 1x mesa, 1x orange? different amplifiers suits different guitarists of different genre.
- since its high-end, i dun think u have to bother abt instore guitars, just concentrate on the basics (amps, drums, PA). these jammers should have their own gear already and wouldnt wanna play on anything less than what they're already used to. cables and score stands would be fine and considerate enough. anything more is a bonus for serious musicians.
just suggestions yea?
4th question: Does asthetics and quality effect your playing mood?
- bright enough to see the whole room, no need ambient lighting.
- no pictures of famous musicians on the walls or whatsoever.
- well air-conditioned.
- minimal setting.
- good acoustics.
- high chairs are fine. foldable high chairs will save you some space.
- if really wanna put a sofa, please put outside! if musicians want a sofa inside, tell them to bring one themselves.
Final question: Where do you usually go to do your recordings. i.e. Singles, Albums, Demos. How much did it cost you per hour?
TNT. 50.
naomi watts
New member
yes i might, but it doesnt work that way. its not a mathematical equation.
it just has to feel right.
hi,i think many people would have an issue with paying additional membership prices.
in my opinion, maybe you could have a promotional period for membership, perhaps first 50 free or at half price.
or maybe even give out free memberships to bands who have been jamming at non-member price.
i.e non-member jamming = 22 , member = 16, difference of 6 dollars.
with a membership fee of 40, you could give free membership to 1 person of that band if they've jammed 10 sessions without membership, which is a total of 60 dollars of difference. this would allow ppl to decide if they would want to pay the premium immediately at 40, or 60 in 'installment'. in any way this would still achieve long term customers
all in my very humble cannot use anymore 1 cents
in my opinion, maybe you could have a promotional period for membership, perhaps first 50 free or at half price.
or maybe even give out free memberships to bands who have been jamming at non-member price.
i.e non-member jamming = 22 , member = 16, difference of 6 dollars.
with a membership fee of 40, you could give free membership to 1 person of that band if they've jammed 10 sessions without membership, which is a total of 60 dollars of difference. this would allow ppl to decide if they would want to pay the premium immediately at 40, or 60 in 'installment'. in any way this would still achieve long term customers
all in my very humble cannot use anymore 1 cents
Tairaa
New member
i just typed a whole passage until i accidentally clicked on the back button.
lol.
anyways, i'll try to summarise.
as of recent, there're many people intending to set up studios and alike.
just search soft and you'll find the many ideas and information you need.
if you're going high end,
are you sure 16/hr is going to be enough?
imho, you should try something like $25 or higher or you'll be spoiling the market.
it's just like creating a brand, it's better to start high with opening and periodical discounts rather than straight starting out low, and then realise it's not enough to cover your running costs and then raise the price, which in turn scares people away.
your rental cost and everything else will cost you dearly, as you intend to have it in town.
your maintenance cost will kill you easy as well, (you're using higher end equipments, which would equate to higher maintenance costs)
sometimes, it's not the initial cost that kill you.
also, asking on soft would pretty much mean you're getting the POVs of the consumers, which is something you already are, currently.
understanding the customer's POV isn't enough.
you should ask the other studios who actually ARE maintaining well.
and i mean really well. like maybe asking them what's the overhead per month,
profit margin. try asking those studios that are not-so-near to where you intend to open at, and then convince them you're not trying to snatch their business, then ask then for pointers.
Also, it's your equipments that's one of the biggie factors that get the bands coming in or not; as you said, you're going into the higher end equipments, if you got capital to burn, nice. but as i said, if you don't maintain your equipments well, they're as good as crap.
Don't overstimate your average sales per month. it's better to somehow understimate, and then achieve a monthly sales higher than expected and walk home with a glee than stressed about maintaining.
let's try to calculate for the fun of it.
rental, let's say you intend to have it in town 6k
running misc cost, (electricity, blah blah) 2k
wages? 2k
simple running costs can amount to 10k already.
let's say in order to get just enough to cover your running costs per week.
10k/4 = 2.5k (weekly)
we'll try at $25/hour.
which would mean you would need to clock 100 hours a week.
monday 5 bands at 2 hours each = 10hours
tuesday 5 bands at 2 hours each = 10hours
wednesday 5 bands at 2 hours each = 10hours
thursday 5 bands at 2 hours each = 10hours
friday 8 bands at 2 hours each = 16hours
saturday 12 bands at 2 hours each = 24hours
sunday 10 bands at 2 hours each = 20hours
total = 100 hours.
and all that is just your running costs, WITHOUT maintenance,
no profit or even anything to cover your initial costs.
at 25/hour, 100hours a week. because you've got 2 rooms.
so you see, everything's like give and take.
you could try asking chapter 6, they're friendly enough i think; also, since they're something like what you intend to have, a recording studio and a rehearsal; cept the higher end instruments.
also, remember there's always the weekend crowd to attend to,
and the weekday mosquitoes to kill.
goodluck man.
just my o.oooooooooooo2 cents ;x
lol.
anyways, i'll try to summarise.
as of recent, there're many people intending to set up studios and alike.
just search soft and you'll find the many ideas and information you need.
if you're going high end,
are you sure 16/hr is going to be enough?
imho, you should try something like $25 or higher or you'll be spoiling the market.
it's just like creating a brand, it's better to start high with opening and periodical discounts rather than straight starting out low, and then realise it's not enough to cover your running costs and then raise the price, which in turn scares people away.
your rental cost and everything else will cost you dearly, as you intend to have it in town.
your maintenance cost will kill you easy as well, (you're using higher end equipments, which would equate to higher maintenance costs)
sometimes, it's not the initial cost that kill you.
also, asking on soft would pretty much mean you're getting the POVs of the consumers, which is something you already are, currently.
understanding the customer's POV isn't enough.
you should ask the other studios who actually ARE maintaining well.
and i mean really well. like maybe asking them what's the overhead per month,
profit margin. try asking those studios that are not-so-near to where you intend to open at, and then convince them you're not trying to snatch their business, then ask then for pointers.
Also, it's your equipments that's one of the biggie factors that get the bands coming in or not; as you said, you're going into the higher end equipments, if you got capital to burn, nice. but as i said, if you don't maintain your equipments well, they're as good as crap.
Don't overstimate your average sales per month. it's better to somehow understimate, and then achieve a monthly sales higher than expected and walk home with a glee than stressed about maintaining.
let's try to calculate for the fun of it.
rental, let's say you intend to have it in town 6k
running misc cost, (electricity, blah blah) 2k
wages? 2k
simple running costs can amount to 10k already.
let's say in order to get just enough to cover your running costs per week.
10k/4 = 2.5k (weekly)
we'll try at $25/hour.
which would mean you would need to clock 100 hours a week.
monday 5 bands at 2 hours each = 10hours
tuesday 5 bands at 2 hours each = 10hours
wednesday 5 bands at 2 hours each = 10hours
thursday 5 bands at 2 hours each = 10hours
friday 8 bands at 2 hours each = 16hours
saturday 12 bands at 2 hours each = 24hours
sunday 10 bands at 2 hours each = 20hours
total = 100 hours.
and all that is just your running costs, WITHOUT maintenance,
no profit or even anything to cover your initial costs.
at 25/hour, 100hours a week. because you've got 2 rooms.
so you see, everything's like give and take.
you could try asking chapter 6, they're friendly enough i think; also, since they're something like what you intend to have, a recording studio and a rehearsal; cept the higher end instruments.
also, remember there's always the weekend crowd to attend to,
and the weekday mosquitoes to kill.
goodluck man.
just my o.oooooooooooo2 cents ;x
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1. Good quality equipment, easily accessible (a lot of bus stops nearby), kopitiam or drinks/food sold in the studio itself, friendly and helpful staff!
2. 15-20/hour.
3. Yes of course! They have to be at least decent, although not necessarily high-end. I could bring my own cymbals/snare drum and the guitarists can bring their own guitar too. But all equipment has to be decent.
4. Inspirational posters on the wall would be nice! Maybe posters of famous bands/artistes can help the mood. Lighting should be so that I can see all band members and their equipment clearly, or if the band wants to dim the lights for mood, the switch/switches should be available for them to use in the studio.
5. Haven't had a recording experience yet.
2. 15-20/hour.
3. Yes of course! They have to be at least decent, although not necessarily high-end. I could bring my own cymbals/snare drum and the guitarists can bring their own guitar too. But all equipment has to be decent.
4. Inspirational posters on the wall would be nice! Maybe posters of famous bands/artistes can help the mood. Lighting should be so that I can see all band members and their equipment clearly, or if the band wants to dim the lights for mood, the switch/switches should be available for them to use in the studio.
5. Haven't had a recording experience yet.
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