Why Record With Us?

Why record at our studio? Simple, You get great quality recordings for a song. Lets face it, while around 50% percent of recording quality is due to the equipment used, in the end, your recording is only as good as the engineers and producers working on it. You can't buy a good ear, you either have it or you don’t. We have it.

When setting out to make a recording one of the main problems encountered is focus. The expected outcome of the project becomes blurred as the recording process develops. We will help you keep that focus throughout your stay with us.

Here at EMS we like to think we have a grounded approach to record making. What people/bands need are high quality recordings that can be used for promotions (getting signed) as well as a handy way to make some dough. When Geffen Records signs you to a multi record, million-dollar deal, we hope you will be looking outside of the Columbus area for production.  That is not to say that there isn’t a lot of talent here, but we need to be serious for a moment.  Essentially we are talking “DEMO”. A demo can be a full-blown  compact disk, or a five song (EP).  

What exactly is a demo?

Demo or, “demonstration.” Something serving as proof or evidence. In essence you want something that will represent you in your absence, and a compact disc of your recordings suits that need just fine. What we strive for in this case, is something that you feel represents you, and the direction you are going. It showcases your strengths and abilities, and it serves as a mini Bio.

If you are lucky and manage to get your recording into the proper hands and it gets “heard,” the next step will be a live evaluation of your abilities. How tight a band is in a live situation is as important as the Demo itself. Record Companies look at the total picture. A nifty over priced over produced compact disk coupled with a poor live performance will only serve to lose your deal for you. Strive for balance.  

Demo records as produced locally, will never go to production “as is.” More than likely, they will be totally reproduced under the guidance of a record label.

There are several studios around that produce high quality demo material. The cost can vary greatly. At $35.00 per hour we blow away any competition. That is less than a third of the cost of some of the other guys. When your savings are this great it allows for you to focus more on your creativity and not the clock. If you have any experience in the studio you know that when things hit the proverbial brick wall, the last thing you want to worry about is the fact that $60.00, $100.00 or even $200.00 just went down the drain. As we don’t force a block of time on you, if things are not working out that day, you can simply chock up a small loss and call it day. Our liberal, stress free environment will go a long way to help in the creative recording process. You will feel at home and relaxed as you record your songs. 

The choice is yours. You can spend 60-75 Dollars per hour and get a good recording or you can spend $35.00 per hour and get a great recording. We feel the choice is clear. When you want maximum value from your hard earned cash, you will record with us. We want your business and will work with you to get your project recorded and produced on time, on budget, and of the same if not better quality than any other studio around. That is our guarantee to you.

Thank you for your time,

The EMS Staff