- Demo
- Album
- EP
Windmill Sound Recording Studio Edinburgh
Rates
Rough Guide to bands
In general, the amount of time spent recording, editing and mixing will make a big difference to the end quality of the product.
For the highest quality it is not unusual to spend as much time editing and mixing as originally recording the material.
If you are on a limited budget, you might consider recording fewer songs at a higher quality. After all, you can always record more songs at a later date. And a really good demo is more impressive than a rushed album. Several smaller recordings can always be compiled into an album later.
Many bands will find it easier to manage time off work, energy and concentration,
as well as their budgets if large projects are broken down into smaller chunks.
Of course if you want to block blook the studio for a month we'll be happy to oblige.
Rates for Unsigned bands
Whilst we think our prices are fair and compare well with the competition, Windmill Sound competes against other recording studios on the basis of our sound quality and service. You can pay less up front, but you can be absolutely certain that you will get a better recording experience for your money here than anywhere else.
Windmill Sound offers recording, digital editing, mixing, mastering and any other production services to unsigned bands at a basic rate of £25 per hour for short jobs with various substantial discounts and package prices available. Typically this might work out as...
| Item | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Studio + Engineer 1 x 8-hour day including breaks |
£125 |
| Weekend day | Studio + Engineer 1 x 8-hour day including breaks |
£150 |
| Whole Weekend | Studio + Engineer 2 x 8-hour day including breaks |
£250 |
| Extra Day | Add an extra day to a 2-day booking to make your mixes come alive. | £100 |
These prices are substantially lower than you will find for an equivalent service in Edinburgh.
Call us to discuss the needs of your project and your available budget.
For larger recording projects we are happy to work out a project plan and budget.
Package Deals
Demo
A taster recording to grab people's attention, get gigs, attract attention from A&R men etc. 3 songs - that's about the limit of what any venue manager might flick through before deciding on whether to give you a gig.
Achievable in a 2-day or 3-day block.
EP
Small release, to sell at gigs, demonstrate a wider musical scope that a demo, or as a stop-gap whilst recording an album. 4 - 6 songs.
Achievable in one or two 3-day blocks.
Album
Major release, to sell at gigs, demonstrate a broad musical vision. A current record of what you are about. 10 - 12 songs.
Achievable in three or four 3-day blocks.
Scottish Arts Council Funding
If you are an unsigned band or soloist between the ages of 14 and 25 and have not
recorded professionally before,
you might qualify for the SAC's Youth Music Initiative funding.
Speak to us for details.
Signed / Commercial Work
Commercial work or music for commercial release is charged at a basic rate of £35
per hour. Please call to discuss your requirements.
For larger projects I'm happy to work out a project plan and budget.