Rough Guide to bands

In general, the amount of time you spend recording and we spend 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. Of course if you just want a quick result that is also possible. 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.

A four-piece band will generally record 3 (possibly 4) songs in a weekend of recording. Mixing and mastering will sometimes spill over onto another day. This is of course highly dependant on your skills, the complexity of the songs, and how picky you are with your takes.
At the other extreme I have had singer songwriters record 6 songs in a day. (or 1.)

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

• 1 hour - £25
• 1 day - £150
• 2 days - £250

Even before discounts, 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 I'm 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.

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.

Album

Major release, to sell at gigs, demonstrate a broad musical vision. A current record of what you are about. 10 - 12 songs.

All of these are available at substantial discounts to our basic rates.

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 for shorter jobs with various package prices available.
For larger projects I'm happy to work out a project plan and budget.