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WELCOME TO PHIST-PRODUCTIONS!

Phist-Productions is broken down into specific areas of music and art production:

Phist-Recording: is here for your Recording, Audio/Video Editing, Audio Mixing and Audio Mastering needs.

Phist-ArtDesign: is here for your band/business’s art needs and covers Logo’s, Titles, CD cover design and final printing layouts.

Phist-Distributing: is your online CD distributor to help you sell your music to the web viewing public.

Phist-WebDesign: is here to aid you in getting your band/business's webpage designed and if needed, web hosting is also available.

If you have questions or need a quote for specific services then drop us a line at info@phist-productions.com and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Below is a break down of Phist-Productions pricing and some more information to better help you in making your decisions on where Phist-Productions can help you out the most.

PHIST-PRODUCTIONS 2008 PRICING

Band Pricing | Solo Artist Pricing | Artwork | Phist-Records Label | Web Hosting

Helpful Information | Replication vs. Duplication

This years pricing is easier and more affordable than ever!

Band pricing: 20.00 per recorded (song) minute. (Half-down to begin recording, balance due when master is completed.)

Solo Artist pricing: 10.00 per recorded (song) minute. (Half-down to begin recording, balance due when master is completed.)

Here’s the break down…

Band pricing: 20.00 per recorded minute. (20 minute project minimum).

Includes: Up to *12 recording sessions, microphone placement, setup time, recording, mixing & mastering!

*Extra sessions add 2.00 more/session for each additional session. Most 60 minute projects get done in under 10 sessions, the limit of 12 was put in as a safety measure to keep projects moving along. Bands have up to 30 days to pay the remaining balance after the master has been completed. Afterwards an additional 1.00 per recorded minute will be added to the balance every 30 days.

Example 1: Band estimates that they will have 40 minutes of music to record. At 20.00/min band pays half down (400.00) up front. The band ends up recording 38 minutes worth of music taking 8 sessions to do so. Over the next few days mixes are done and are approved by the band/producer. Mastering is then started and one by one the individual song masters are approved. The band pays the remaining balance (38 actual min @ 20.00 = 700.00 – 400.00 (minus down payment) remains = 300.00). The band then receives 2 master CD’s.

Example 2: Band only wants to record one song equaling 3 minutes in length. Studio has an 20 minute project minimum and the band pays 200.00 up front (half-down payment). Recording, Mixing & Mastering is done. Band pays remaining 200.00 and receives 1 master CD.

Example 3: “Example 2” band decides to ad one more 4 minute song to they’re project. Since the mix & master were already approved the band is again charged an 8 minute minimum (treated as a new project). Band pays 80.00 up front (Save money, get 2 to 3 songs together first then record!) The new song is added to the previous master. Band pays remaining 80.00 and receives 1 master CD.

Example 4: Band records a 60 minute project paying 600.00 half-down. Band takes 15 sessions to complete the project. The base price includes 12 sessions, each additional session adds another 2.00/minute for each additional session. Band is charges 26.00/minute and pays the remaining 900.00 (after mixing & mastering has been approved first). The band receives 2 master CD’s.

Example 5: Band records a 60 minute project. Later they decide to throw away one song changing the CD length now to 57 minutes. Band is still charged for 60 minutes, explained: the fee is for 20.00 per “recorded song” minute not over-all CD length. The discarded song is still given to the band on a “sample” CD.

Solo Artist pricing: 10.00 per recorded minute. (10 minute project minimum). Solo Artist (or single musician) require less sessions and typically require fewer mixing hours. If however you’re a Solo Artist playing many different instruments to “emulate” a band then you’ll still fall into the “Band Pricing” category.

Artwork: Artwork fees depend on the project it self. If a band has they’re own artwork then layout fees only would be charge (20.00 is typical). If original artwork is needed then a “brainstorm” session would be required between the artist and the band then a price can be settled on.

PHIST-RECORDS: The “Phist-Records” indie label is available per request but bands can only be accepted after listened to. Bands accepted onto the Phist-Records label get a break on post production cost as the band and Phist-Records become partners. This partnership typically splits the post-production (replication, printing) fees and saves both parties money. Then as a bonus Phist-Records sets up and host a band webpage, places the band on phist-records iTunes & CDBaby pages as ell as it's own store front allowing the band to get free exposure to the growing Phist-Productions/music community.

Web Hosting: Most web-hosting Phist-Productions does is for the independent musician and music related business but exceptions can be made for anyone interested in this service. 5.00/month or 50.00/year is currently our rate paid via PayPal. We can help with basic Web Design as well but our resources and time are limited so if a complicated time immersed web site is desired then the customer might want to contact a professional web designer to get there site created. Phist-Productions runs PHP, Pearl, Python and other CGI type engines and should be able to cater to most web-masters requirements. Just drop us a line for a quote!

Helpful information:

1: Drums are typically recorded first, usually a Saturday afternoon session is used taking between 4 to 8 hours to complete. Depending on the situation drums can be recorded to a click track (if desired) while another musician sits in the mixing room with the engineer playing the rhythm tracks connected to a direct box and recording console. Both musicians monitor each other through head phones and video monitor.

Be sure that the drums are tuned (newer heads are preferred that have been broken in already) also be sure that you know your songs as best as possible. This saves on wasting recording session time and will aid in getting drum tracks completed within the first couple sessions.

2: Have all songs written before you record. Working bugs out of songs during recording time ends up taking more sessions to record!

3: Try not to over-work songs by adding too many unnecessary tracks. This can make songs sound to busy and hard to differentiate between instruments.

4: Don’t beat your project into the ground! Dig in, get in and get done! Projects that end up taking months to complete create stress amongst band members. The faster you get it done the happier everyone will be.

5: Remember the money! Money creates more stress amongst band members than anything. Have a game-plan coming into the studio, prepare a month in advance and try to get the majority of money ready before recording starts. Also remember that your CD master is just a start, do you want this project professionally replicated?? 500 CD’s? 1000 CD’s?? This cost money and many musicians have little of it, so get these problems worked out before the project starts. Again this reduces the stress!

6: Recording goal chart: If a band has they’re music polished and learned well enough the following should be able to be met. The following would cover a 30 to 60 minute project.

Session 1: Drums

Session 2: Drums & Drum re-do’s

Session 3: Guitar and Bass Tracks

Session 4: Guitar, Bass and Guitar, Bass Re-do’s

Session 5: Guitar or other lead/solo tracks, Begin Vocal tracks.

Session 6: Vocal tracks, Guitar or other lead/solo re-do’s

Session 7: Vocal tracks.

Session 8: Vocal tracks. Vocal re-do’s

Session 9: Vocal re-do’s, Instrument re-do’s

Session 10: Vocal re-do’s, Instrument re-do’s

Depending on studio schedule and band size a typical 4 piece band should be able to get in up to 3 recording sessions a week. All day Saturday sessions are available and the studio records on Tuesday and Wednesday nights (from 7:00pm to 9:00pm). Later when recording is completed Tuesday and Wednesday nights are used to go over mixes and masters. The above example would have the typical band done in about 4 to 6 weeks. Bands are allowed 1 “sample” CD per session to go over recorded tracks and listen for mistakes/errors that need to be re-recorded later.

Replication vs. Duplication: So you got your master but now what do you do? Having a good product means having a product that sounds good and looks good too. Companies that Phist-Productions work with offer both types of services “Replication” and “Duplication” but what is the right type of product for you?

Basically “Replication” means “Pressed”, a master DYE made of glass is used and CD’s are made by injection molding. The data surface is protected with a varnish type coating, these are the same CD’s that you by at your music store and if taken care of could last you a life time.

“Duplication” is what you do at home in your CD burner, that’s right a burned disc. The burned disc does sound like the original but is less protected form the outside world. Also depending on the user most burned CD’s only have a projected life span of 4 to 5 years. The CD’s have a photo reactive dye between the layers that interacts with the “write” laser beam that allows data to be embedded in the layer. The same dye is also sensitive to light and can be damaged to prolong light/sun exposure.

So what is the best type of disc for your project? If you only require 50 CD’s or so then going the “Duplicated” burned route would be best for the cost. Some production houses offer “laser printing” directly on the disc surface which makes them look more professional as well. Duplicated CD’s usually don’t have any minimum run charges and you can re-order no matter what the need at any time. (Duplicated CD’s range from 1.85 – 2.50 per CD depending on amount ordered and packaging desired).

Most production houses require a 500 to 1000 CD minimum order for “Replicated” CD’s but if you plan on selling 300 to 500 over a couple year period and your wanting to sound and look as professional as possible then “Replication” is the only choice. All Phist-Records signed bands use the “Replicated” method only. The CD’s are “silk-screened” and look very professional. The same 500 to 1000 minimum order would have to be made if more CD’s were needed later.

(Replicated CD’s range from .99 to 1.85 per CD depending on minimum amount ordered and type of packaging desired.)

Professional Mastering Service: Additional $5.00/min

If your project needs to be mass produced then Professional Mastering Service might be that extra kick to help your mix stand out. If the recording was done in house and you decide later to have your project mastered then we will have everything we need on file to get start on your project. If your project was recorded from an out side source then you would need to send your CD to us in a low volume format preferable audio levels set between -6 and 12db with no limiter or compression on the output, a 24bit DATA CD with WAV files is the prefered source but we'll try and work with what ever you give us to best of our ability. The listener does have the option of a sample as well to let you know for sure if we can help you out or not.

The average cost is $5.00/min if we receive the audio in the format provided. We are not miracle workers so bad mixes are bad mixes, but we can tell you what may be needed to turn your mix into a better mix by letting you know the problems we see which wiould let you go back to the studio and re-try the mixing process.

Audio Transferring, Restoration and Re-Mastering

Old 4 track recordings, Vinyl Records, Cassette tapes and other forms of media of low recording quality can be helped greatly by “flying” them into the Pro-Tools system and re-filtered, edited and mastered to restore or to help pull out sounds that you want to hear the most. Maybe you just want an old recording transferred to CD, or a skip in an old record taken out; what ever the desire is Phist-Recording can help. Since the processes are different for every project a sample will be restored then sent to the user (if needed) and if satisfied a quote can be provided. Email info@phist-producitons.com and send info of the type of media you have that needs to be restored, edited or mastered (example: ADAT, Vinyl Record,CD) and what type of work your needing done and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Video Editing and DVD Authoring

Transfer your old VHS tapes to DVD or Edit multiple formats of media onto one DVD. Add sound tracks and special effects. Prices vary so email us for a quote at info@phist-productions.com .

Phist-ArtDesgin - Artwork, Layout, Printing and CD Duplication

If you decide to mass duplicate your project then other services are available through Phist-Productions. Logo design, CD covers, Tray card artwork, CD Labels and printing layout help is available. Every project is different so a quote will be built upon your specific needs but an average price range from $100 to $500 can be expected.

For printing and CD duplication prices vary on whether full colorbooklets are wanted and the amount of CD’s you need to duplicate. Both processes are professional and the final product is bar coded (if needed) and shrink-wrapped. Again a quote will be necessary but price ranges from $800 to $1700 can be expected (Est. for 500 CD’s including shipping). Email info@phist-productions.com if you’re interested in this service.

Phist-Distributing – Sell your music online!

After your project is finished you might consider trying to sell it online with Phist-Distributing. CD’s are sold on consignment via shop.phist-productions.com . Phist-Distributing only collects after the sale so there is no cost to you. Pricing will vary upon the project so an agreement will be worked out between Phist-Distributing and the artist before the consignments start. Email info@phist-productions.com if you’re interested in this service.