Studio Packages Policies Private FTP etc. . .

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  Studio Packages - Special Offers:
        Weekend Cram Session
        Saturday Jam Session
  Custom Sessions
  General Policies
  Private FTP site

Special Offers 

It is really simple. . . you must record to become a recording artist, not just talk about it. 

No Gear, no problem. We'll make it easy for you, there are high quality studio drums, so you don't have to cart your kit. Bring your favorite snare and ride cymbal or whatever. We can get a vast array of great guitar sounds thru our equipment, so you can leave you amps at home as well. We have keyboards to capture your part and high quality samples for almost any sound you can imagine. Do ya want some drum loops, we have Stylus RMX, BFD, Strike, EZ Drummer. . .  For Symphonic Orchestration, East/West Platinum. Piano = Ivory, as well as, Digidesign's synthns/epno, Reason and NI Komplete for a host of Synths and other sounds.

Read on to see how these basic packages work and let us know if you wish for something different. A little chat and we will come up with something that makes sense.

Cram Session (3 days)  
The band shows up at the studio as scheduled, and we wire up and get things happening. We record over the course of  2 days (approx 10 hours day), and leave the 3rd day to mix and master of the tunes we recorded. The band ends up with a CD master as well as MP3 versions on a private FTP site (see FTP Site below for more info). The Cram Session includes the studio and engineer for the session, and is recorded and mixed using a ProTools HD-4 Accel system (*ProTools systems are not created equally), state-of-the-art mic pres, a great set of mics and mixed with a great selection of plug-ins (all licensed). There's also a sweet sounding drum kit, guitars, amps, keys. . . pretty much everything else you need if you don't want to lug all your gear and wish to save some setup time (extra charges for strings and heads may apply).

The number of songs a band can record in this time varies a great deal, dependant on the level of readiness and perfection of performances sought. Some bands focus on polishing 2 or 3 highly produced songs, lots of double tracking of guitars, stacked harmonies, orchestration, while others will complete a dozen + songs live off the floor and just redo vocals and a few overdubs. There is no one right answer, it depends on the music style, and results you are looking for. Call and we can talk more on it.

Cost: $1,200 CDN (plus tax, plus materials if required, some conditions apply)
Call 204-228-8981 or Go to Contacts page to send an email
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Jam Session (6 hour one-time special intro rate)
Typically the band arrives at noon. The coffee is brewing as the band gets setup (the drummer is probably adjusting the setup of the studio kit, and setting up his own snare and kick drum pedal) and we get to know each other a bit as Howard dials in the sounds. We pour ourselves a coffee, or whatever works best, and sit down to discuss our plan-of-attack for the day. Then we get going and lay-it-down with caution-to-the-wind. We pick the takes, and do some edits and composites, add a few overdubs, redo the vocals, or whatever it takes to add the right polish without loosing the vibe. Last thing is Howard does a really quick mix of each song. While the band packs up, Howard posts MP3s of the rough mixes of the songs on the private & secure Groove Jungle FTP site (see FTP Site below for more info). We wrap at 6pm.

It is a great introduction to recording for a young band or an introduction to Howard & the Groove Jungle for a band that is contemplating recording a full-length-CD at the Groove Jungle and are not familiar with our capabilities/reputation. Many bands use this as a low-cost way to get some tunes up on their MySpace site and build their fanbase, or to demo their songs to sell investors toward providing a recording budget, or creating a demo CD to provide agents or festivals in order to get gigs. . .

Cost: $200 CDN (plus tax, plus materials if required, some conditions apply)
Call: 204-228-8981 or Go to Contacts page to send an email
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Some Conditions apply. . . 
Of course there are conditions that apply, such as. . . Saturday Afternoon Jam is a one-time-deal, we suspend both these offers whenever a larger project on the go, you have to be nice to the studio pets, use of the GrooveJungle's guitars and drums is welcome but we will ask for some new strings or skins depending on amount of use, you need to be on time, we need to schedule in advance, a deposit is required, rescheduling is fine as long as there is reasonable notice. . . basic common sense stuff. See Groove Jungle - General Policies for more information.

Custom Recording Packages 

The Groove Jungle can provide all the required services for production projects of any size or complexity. We have relationships with professionals across all aspects of the business and have accomplished project management capabilities in-house to ensure a plan is developed and your project stays on track. We understand that spending wise is extremely important to the success of a project. We can look after all the details for you, with a turn key solution, or we can provide requisite information to help reduce costs.  Please go to the contact page and select "Custom Session" on the email form and provide contact information. We will call with questions and develop a plan with you. We have already experience completing pretty much every type of recording project imaginable, so let us help you.

Groove Jungle - General Policies: 

• The Session starts and ends at the time scheduled, so please be on time, we are all busy.
• People not directly involved in the recording process are not to be invited to the studio without prior consent from the Groove Jungle.
• Unprofessional actions or behavior will not be tolerated (never been a problem before, but we are not looking for a first time).
• We know everyone's Day-Timer changes from time to time in order for our lives to work, so scheduling changes are acceptable, with reasonable notice, without penalty. However client cancellation of a session with inadequate notice will result in a billing for 1/2 of the scheduled session(s).
• Minimum charge is 3 hrs, although this is rarely an issue for a recording project (maybe for some audio format conversion or mastering a couple songs).
• Deposit: A deposit is required in advance to guarantee a scheduled booking.
• Payment Terms: Acceptable payment methods are cash, certified cheque or a cashier's cheque from a recognized financial institution. Small projects and special offers require full payment before the sessions begin. For large projects, a deposit is required as well as weekly progress payments to stay current.
• No materials or audio will be released until full payment has been received. The Groove Jungle retains ownership of all media/data/materials/etc. . ., and full ownership of all recorded audio, including the multi-track audio, midi and mix downed masters, until the client has fully honored all obligations.
• Additional charges will apply for media such as backup tapes, DVDs or CDR's.
• The Groove Jungle does not accept any responsibility for the storage or save keeping of a clients instruments, equipment, recorded audio, documents, or any other client related materials. While the Groove Jungle does take backup precautions to help ensure the protection of audio from loss or damage, the Groove Jungle does not accept any liability in the event of a loss due to any cause. While the Groove Jungle can provide several backup options, it is the client's responsibility to assess the associated costs / risks and make the best decision for their specific purposes. The client is responsible to make adequate arrangements for the long term safe-keeping of their recorded audio.
• Studio Instruments - There is a high-quality studio drum kit, guitars, FX pedals, amps, keyboards, etc. . .. Artists are welcome to use this equipment, however the client is obligated to cover any costs to return the equipment to its original state after using it. (for eg: pay to replace drums heads if  dented, new guitar strings, etc. .) and there are reasonable rental costs for substantial use of this equipment. That being said, the Groove Jungle is not responsible to provide instruments or backline equipment unless agreed to for the specific session, so please don't assume a specific piece of gear is here because you happened to use it or see it here last time.
• Settings and techniques used within ProTools Session files are considered intellectual property and therefore master ProTools session files are not released by the studio unless there are special arrangements, made in advance. Raw multi-track audio and midi files are released on request, as long as all obligations have been honored. Cost for data transfers is at actual time required at the studio-with-engineer rate.
• Clients will be made aware of extras costs before they are incurred, so negotiation after the fact is not acceptable. Examples of extras costs, include but are not limited to additional equipment or services such as rentals, sticks, strings, drum heads, delivery/couriers, food, travel, musical director, session musicians, producer fee, entertainment, office supplies, various recording/storage media, etc. . .
• Clients may provide their own materials (DVDs/CDRs), however please ask before you buy to ensure compatibility with our equipment. 
• The client will ensure credits for any/all work done by/in the Groove Jungle, or by any in-house staff (Producer, Engineer, Musicians, etc. . .) are credited as approved by the Groove Jungle, in advance of publishing this information. The client also agrees to follow the wishes of the Groove Jungle studio/staff in the case they request a credit is not to be published.
• The Groove Jungle General Policies are subject to change from time to time.
• Rates: Studio rates vary according to many variables based on the type of project, how urgent it is (schedule flexibility, or drop everything urgent), size of the project (how many hours are required), type of work (song writing, pre-production, beds, overdubs, editing, mixing, mastering, etc. . .). Every project and client have different requirements so please contact the Groove Jungle for assistance planning your project.

Private FTP Site 

The Groove Jungle provides a private & secure FTP site for each band. This means you can use any computer that is on the internet to log in and listen to, or download, your material. It is secure in that user IDs with Password are specific to a band's private site so others will not be able to see or hear your files. It can be very cool, see the examples below. 

Example 1 - Here is an excerpt from an email to Howard from a member of the Sony A&R department in LA, about using the FTP site to pass their artist's music along for in process mix review & feedback:
"They were shocked at how quickly they were able to get it."
"Howard you are amazing and I loved how easy it all was thank you." 

Example 2 - Here is a story from a band member on how FTP helped out: 
"We had just recorded last month and were still pretty hyped on it, but our drummer had just let us know he was leaving the band to do the day-job-thing. He was going to be hard to replace because he is a good guy and really layed-it-down. I was at a party at my friends place last last weekend and bumped into a bunch of other musicians that I never get to see, although we keep saying let's get together and jam, but we are always on the road or just busy with gigs and stuff. We were all talking music and I mentioned we just recorded a couple of tunes. The guys wanted to hear it but I didn't have a CD with me, again. But my friend has his PC in his basement where we were hang'n, and it is hooked up to his stereo. . . so, in minutes we were able to pull down the tunes from the FTP site and blasted the tunes. One of the guys is a great drummer and he really dug the stuff. I mentioned our situation and he said he would like to come and rehearse. Two days later he was in the band and we are ready to go at-it-hard again. We also gained some more fans that night. . . some people I didn't know asked my friend to play one tune 3 times that night. . . I ended up getting a bunch of email addresses at the party to add to our fans-email-list. As a result there were a bunch of familiar faces from that night at our next gig, which was the  last night with our old drummer. He did the first set and we intro'd our new guy to our fans for the second set.  I also got a call last Friday from our agent who had a last minute high-doe-out-of-town gig for next week. We were able to take it because we had already lined up the new guy. The agent knew our new drummer and was impressed that he joined our band plus how quickly we had it looked-after. He said he was going to work on more gigs to try and fill out next month for us. I can't believe how easy this came together!"

Other Examples - There are many other examples, such as: Sending an email, with an ftp link, username and password, to a record company or management that has interest so they can hear your latest; Providing updates to an Executive Producer, Investors, Co-writers, or an A&R representative so they feel comfortable with how things are proceeding and provide their special brand of feedback along the way. Be creative. . .

How it works - We will set up a private FTP site with one User ID/password for any band recording at the Groove Jungle at no-extra-charge. You will get instructions on how to use it, believe me it is real easy. The band will have access for 3 months after the last recording session. Arrangements can be made for enhanced services and extended periods if required. Service is not guaranteed by the Groove Jungle and dependants on the Internet Service Provider (ISP) and other technical aspects, such as power to the building. It has been alive for over 5 years and down very seldom. Use thru AOL or Netscape browser is not supported. Windows Internet Explorer recommended or an FTP application, such as FETCH for MAC also work well.

Go to the contact page and let us know if you have any further questions.