MUSIC SERVICES RATES

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Music Production & Mixing Packages

Artist Song Master &/or Remixes:- from $1000 per track. Includes 20 hours Studio/Production time , 24bit/44.1k recording of 48-64 audio tracks, mastering & web encoding. For indie artist releases!

Indie/Major Label Song Master &/or Remixes:- from $1500 per track. Includes 24-30 hours Studio /Production, session players, 24bit recording of 64-128 audio tracks, multiple mixes & mastering.

Flat-Rate Mixing (drop-off/mail):- $300 for 24-32 tracks, $500 for 32-48 tracks, $750+ for 48-64 tracks. Accept Pro Tools session files and Apple Logic Pro projects in their native file formats. Also Logic Express & Garage Band, as well as Nuendo, Cubase, Digital Performer &/or Sonar via OMF. Mixing & Pre-Mastering (no dubs, editing, pitch-correction etc.) 1 Free revision then hourly rates apply. (*+$250 for PTHD mix sessions/projects).

Songwriter Demos:- from $500 per song. Includes 12 hours for music track production, recording vocals & mixing. Full 24-48 track production and free web encoding (AAC/MP3). Great for song pitches!


Hourly-Block-Day Rates for Recording & Mixing

In-House Recording & Mixing: $40-$50/hr* (weekdays) - $50-$60/hr (evenings/weekend).

In-House Recording & Mixing blockrate: $160-$200 - 4 hrs. Day blockout: $320-$400 - 8 hrs.

Freelance Mixing (ProTools &/or Logic sessions): $300-$400 per 8hr day plus Studio Costs.

Mixing Pro Tools HD: from $500/day* incl. PT HD Rental System (*non-refundable deposit req.)

Mastering: $50 p/h. $30-$50 per song (drop-offs/mail). 5.1 Surround Sound Mixing: $500/day


Music Production Packages (in-house) DEMO-Song MASTER - Indie Artist MASTER - Indie/Major Label
Full Production Costs: Music+Vocals+Mix $500 $1000 $1500+
Music Track only Cost $250 $500 $750+
Session Vocalists / Musicians Costs + +$150ea +$150ea +$150-$300ea
Vocal Editing & Pitch Correction Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes
Mix Revisions # 1 (+$40/hr) 2 (+$50/hr) 3 (+$60/hr)
Mastering Pre Yes Yes
Mixes (Vocal, BVox, Instr., Acc) Vocal+Instr. Vocal+BVox+Instr. Vocal+BVox+Instr.+Acc
Session Back-up (CDR/DVD) Yes Yes Yes (NARAS standard)
MP3/AAC Web Encoding Yes_128k Yes_192k-256k Yes_256k-320k
Optional Extras (5.1/Dance remix) No/No Yes/Yes ($POA) Yes/Yes ($POA)
Quality GOOD BETTER BEST

MIX Packages (in-house) DEMO-Song MASTER - Indie Artist MASTER - Indie/Major Label
Project Rates (typical drop-off) $150-$200 $300-$500 $500-$750+
Hourly Rates (client present/overs) $40 $50 $60
Tracks # in session (max.) 24-32 48-64 64-128+
Hours # per mix (average) 3-4 5-8 8-12+
Vocal Editing &/or Pitch Correction Yes/No Yes/Yes Yes/Yes
Multiple Mixes (incl. Instrumentals) 1 2-3 3-4
Mastering (Pre or Final) Pre Pre &/or Final Pre &/or Final
Mix Delivery Sample rates (typical) 16bit/44.1k 16 & 24bit @ 44.1k 16 & 24bit @ 44.1k-96k
Back-up Session to CDR/DVD Yes Yes Yes (NARAS standard)
Web Encoding (w/ ID tags) mp3/aac @ 128k mp3 or aac @ 192k-256k mp3 & aac @ 256k-320k
Free Revisions (drop-off's only) 1 (+$40/hr) 2 (+$50/hr) 3 (+$60/hr)
Session Rentals (Pro Tools HD3) N/A N/A Yes ($POA)

Video & DVD Production & Post

Final Cut Pro DV Editing (EPK/Web/Promo): $40/hour or $320/day plus tape/dubs.

Final Cut Pro DV/HDV Editing (Commercial/Broadcast): $50/hour or $400/day plus tape/dub costs.

Music Video Shoot & Edit Packages: From $1000-$3000/song for DV. $3000-5000+ HD. Email for Quote.

Videography (DV) - Interviews & Live Performances: From $400 per day per camera/crew. 1/2 day rates (up-to 3hrs shooting) available on request. Includes: 3CCD DV Camera (Sony PD150), Pro Light Kit (2 X 500-1000W Photoflex Softboxes, Lowel Pro Lights, Westcott 5-1 Reflector), 2 Sennheiser Lav Mics. (ME2's - 1 G2/EW112 wireless & 1 wired) & Shotgun Mic (Rode NTG2), Panasonic 13" 4:3 &/or Sony 14" 16:9 Production Monitors. Botero 10'x16' Greenscreen available for chroma key. click here for snapshots

Videography (HDV) - Interviews & Live Performances: From $500-$750 per camera/crew with Sony HDV (FX1/Z1/V1) or Panasonic HVX200. Includes abovementioned Light Kit, Lav's & Shotgun Mics. Additional A/V production gear available on request i.e. Dollys, Cranes, HD Monitors etc.

DVD Authoring:- From $100 for 5 minute DVD with basic template menu. Includes capture, encoding & authoring. Special Indie Music DVD Packages: $500/60 min. (epk/promo/non-commercial). $1000-$1500/60min. (commercial). $1500-$2000/90min. (commercial). $2000-$3000/2hrs.Custom Motion Menu Design $50/hr. Click here for Quote.

Multimedia Graphic & Web Design

(for Music &/or Video Clients only)

Mastering/Graphics Package:- $500 per CD. Includes digital mastering of 10 songs and CD cover art layout (4 page book - front, back, 2p. liner notes plus label). Add $30 per additional song Mastered.

Web/Graphic Design:- $50 per hour. Web pages from $50 per page (html). CD cover art $150 - $300.

Audio Encoding:- $1 per minute per format (mp3/real/wmp) per bit-rate. Editing: $5 per audio sample.

Video Encoding: -$5 per minute per format (real/quicktime/wmp) per bit-rate. Video Editing: from $35 p/h.

Indie Label Web Sites:- From $500! Includes complete 10 page web site design, navigation bar, text, images, audio & video encoding, flash "splash" intro, S/E optimzation etc.(Add $50 per additional page).

Artist Web Sites:- Beginning at $300 for a basic 3 page site w/bio, pics & audio samples. Add $50 for 2 minute video clip. We can also put together your artist web pages on mp3.com, broadjam.com or iuma.com etc., for as little as $50 per web site. (Add $50 per additional page). click here for multimedia

Feel free to email me your questions or click here for a Custom Quote for your next project. Please include your name, phone #, email & specific project details for a custom quote. Ph: (818) 567-1911.

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