Tuesday 13 September 2011

Defeat from the jaws of Victory video

Here at Flipside we have a community of engineers and producers all working together with a mutual respect for each others work.

Pete Dowsett is an emerging talent and his own project "Defeat from the jaws of Victory" have just recorded their debut release with us. Here's their first video, I recommend you check these guys out!



August at Flipside Recording Studios

wow, We've been really busy. Here's a few of our latest clients and lovely media type things for you to enjoy.


FREE TRACK from Lee Mitchell

http://www.whoisleemitchell.com/whisky/

lee came to record his major debut release, a double EP, if you like mumford and sons, you'll like this.



Debut Go Primitive album

with a distinctive rock style, these boys have made a solid album, and you can check out their debut video too.

New Studio courses!

If you're serious about recording and production, then why not come and learn straight from the professionals! Here at Flipside Recording Studios, Coventry.

our new family of courses will be running over the following dates. and best of all, they're at a great price!


Wednesday 7 September 2011

New Course - an Introduction to Mixing


Course Title : An introduction to mixing

Date : Saturday 8th October 2-5pm

Class size : Maximum of 6 students

Content: This course is an introduction to the mixing process

In the first hour you will have the opportunity to hear the unmixed tracks and to learn the basic first steps to the mixing process. Setting levels, identifying problems and solving them.

In the second hour you will be shown EQ/Panning and how to mix elements together to occupy different sonic spaces.

In the third hour you will be shown compression, and effects to master the depth and power of your mixes.

Our Approach : Our teaching style is relaxed and friendly. The course will take place in flipsiderecordingstudios.co.uk professional facilities. You will get hands on experience using the equipment and have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like.

Cost : this course is £50 for 3 hours.

To book : contact us at studio@flipsiderecordingstudios.co.uk

New Course - Recording Vocals


Course Title : Recording Vocals

Date : Saturday 8th October 10am-1pm

Class size : Maximum of 6 students

Content: This course is an in depth look at the Vocal recording process.

In the first hour you will have the opportunity to meet the vocalist and learn about the pre-recording process, what you can suggest to vocalists to prepare them for the session, before moving on to mic auditioning/selection and the importance of this choice.

In the second hour you will have hands on experience in recording a vocal take, communicating with the client and working them to their highest standard. You will learn how to select good takes and how to keep track.
In the third hour you will learn about Vocal comping and editing as well as a basic introduction to autotune/Melodyne and some cool tricks to making great harmonies.
Our Approach : Our teaching style is relaxed and friendly. The course will take place in flipsiderecordingstudios.co.uk professional facilities. You will get hands on experience using the equipment and have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like.
Cost : This course is £50 for 3 hours.

New Course - Recording Guitar


Course Title : Recording Guitar

Date : Wednesday 5th October 7-10pm

Class size : Maximum of 6 students

Content: This course is an in depth look at the Electric guitar recording process.

In the first hour you will have the opportunity to meet our session guitarist, who will talk you through the guitar/amp selection process. You will hear boutique amps and classic guitars and learn the distinct flavours of different sounds and how they are beneficial in a track. You will then be shown the importance of distortion and talked through the guitar effects rack.

In the second hour you will learn about mic technique for guitar cabs as well as learn key tips and tricks for getting great sounding takes.
In the third hour you will hear the flexibility of Guitar amp modelling and learn about the reamping process.
Our Approach : Our teaching style is relaxed and friendly. The course will take place in flipsiderecordingstudios.co.uk professional facilities. You will get hands on experience using the equipment and have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like.
Cost : this course is £50 for 3 hours.

New course - Recording Drums

Course Title : Recording Drums

date : Thursday 29th September 7-10pm

Class size : Maximum of 6 students

Content This course is an in depth look at the drum recording process.

In the first hour you will have the opportunity to look at tuning drums, why and what might effect your choices at this stage, as well as what your options are with drum choices for different genres.

In the second hour you will have a whistle stop tour of drum mic placement, including what different mics are used for and how they are used on the kit. We will show several micing options and you will have hands on experience in mic placement, dealing with phase etc.

in the third hour you will experience the tracking process, communicating with the drummer to get the best results, how to communicate feel issues, problems to watch out for when tracking.

Our Approach : Our teaching style is relaxed and friendly. The course will take place in flipsiderecordingstudios.co.uk professional facilities. You will get hands on experience using the equipment and have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like.

Cost : this course is £50 for 3 hours.

To book : contact us at studio@flipsiderecordingstudios.co.uk

New Course - Studio 101

Course Title : Studio 101

date : Wednesday 28th September 7-10pm

Class size : Maximum of 6 students

Content This course is an introduction to all things studio. after an initial tour of the Flipside facilities you will be taught about the equipment, techniques and skills you'll need in the professional audio environment before the talent arrives for the second hour.

In the second hour you will have hands on experience using the studio to record a musician where you will learn about mic technique, foldback, working with clients and basic production.

In the third hour you will be show a basic mix/master process from start to finish including how to composite takes, processing and mastering.

Our Approach : Our teaching style is relaxed and friendly. The course will take place in flipsiderecordingstudios.co.uk professional facilities. You will get hands on experience using the equipment and have the opportunity to ask as many questions as you like.

Cost : Our introduction course is ONLY £25

To book : contact us at studio@flipsiderecordingstudios.co.uk