Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do to help the drummer give me his best performance?
How long will it take for my final tracks to be delivered?
Can I just download my final drum tracks, and not receive them on CD?
How big are my final drum tracks going to be?
Can I talk to the drummer about my project on the phone?
Can I use the final drum tracks on my other projects?
Is my song copyright protected?
Who will hear my song after I email my scratch/reference MP3 tracks?
Do I need to credit the drummer for his work?
Can I get Midi drum tracks also?
Will I get to preview and approve the final drum tracks before they are sent
to me?
What format will my final drum tracks be?
What can I do to help the drummer give me his best performance?
Read and understand everything on www.LiveStudioDrums.com/mp3.php
How long will it take for my final tracks to be delivered?
There are several purchase options that will determine when your tracks will be completed. From the time you fill out the Studio Checklist and upload your scratch/reference
MP3 files it could be anywhere between five and twenty-one days before you
receive your final drum tracks. There are a number of factors that will determine
the speed of your project, including; The proper preperation of your scratch/reference
tracks (we provide easy detailed instructions), the complexity of your song
and desired drum performance, and the location your final drum tracks (on CD)
need to be sent (we also offer an express option which can get you
your tracks much faster).
Can I download my final drum tracks?
Yes. You will have the option to either download your final drum tracks or have them sent to you on CD. These will be very big files, so only select the download option if you have a fast internet connection.
How big are my final drum tracks going to be?
You may receive up to eight or more separate drum track files. Depending on the
sample-rate and bit-depth of your project this could total over 400 MB! If you
have a slow internet connection don't even consider the download option we offer.
Simply receive the standard delivery of your tracks on CD through UPS. You'll
be able to select fast UPS shipping options during the payment process if you
desire.
Can I talk to the drummer about my project on the phone?
Yes. If you have questions before or after you start a project, you can setup
a time to call our studio and talk with the drummer. We would be happy to talk
with you about your project. You must first email us to setup a time for you
to call. Note we do not make any outgoing calls, and do not have a toll-free
number. email us at LSD@smartloops.com to setup a telephone-meeting.
Can I use the final drum tracks on my other projects?
Yes. You are licensing the drum tracks we send you, and you can use them in any way in your own personal songs and productions. Note the following...
- You can NOT distribute the drum tracks in ANY form unless they are part of your own songs/productions.
- You can NOT sell or give any parts of the drum tracks, in any format, to anyone unless the drums are mixed with your own songs/productions.
- You can NOT edit or mix the drum tracks into any kind of loops or samples that will be used for resale or distribution of any kind.
Is my song copyright protected?
Like anyone who writes a song, it's up to you to make sure your artistic works
are copyright protected. This is a simple process, and there are a few different
ways to cover yourself. Here are a couple places to get more Copyright info...
Once you've done this, it's totally safe to send us your MP3 scratch/reference files. Also keep in mind only the drummer and engineer
will hear your music, and we will never disclose any information you give us without your consent.
Who will hear my song after I email my scratch/reference MP3 tracks?
Only the drummer and engineer will hear your songs/files. Your songs, along with
any info you have given us, will be kept strickly confidential, and never given
to any third-parties.
Do I need to credit the drummer for his work?
This is not necessary. Although, it would be nice if you give credit to the drummer
Frank Basile and include the following address... www.LiveStudioDrums.com
Can I get Midi drum tracks also?
We do not supply Midi drum tracks, although, because all the drums you receive
are on separate tracks, it's not very difficult to create Midi tracks based
on the audio tracks. Most recording programs have features that do this quite
well
(Cakewalk has Extract Timing, and Pro Tools has Sound Replacer, etc.). This
allows you to mix your own samples with the Live Drum tracks. So you get the "feel" of
the real drummer, mixed with the drum sounds of your choice.
Will I get to preview and approve the final drum tracks before they are sent
to me?
Yes. After we complete your drum session we will upload an MP3 file for you to preview. If you like the take, the final drum tracks will be sent to you. If you would like the drummer to do another session, with any changes you would like to make, it will be a lower additional charge.
What format will my final drum tracks be?
All the individual drum tracks we send you will be recorded to WAV or AIFF files (depending on what you select in the Studio Checklist) at the sample-rate and bit-depth of your choice.
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