Thanks guys. I'm glad for the most part you're digging it.
@Sickan: I'll get onto fixing up that typo. Thanks!
@ParsonsMatt: I actually went out of my way to use language as plain as I could. Hmm, is there any particular sections you are referring to? I'm not sure if I can write any more 'dumbed down' and still sound concise.
@Smy: The idea is that not everybody needs to read every section. Every member just reads the 'general' section and then the section devoted to their instrument. If they're only recording, they don't need to read about editing, mixing or mastering. It's only 3 pages long. If they don't have the attention span to at least read the 1 full page dedicated to themselves, then chances are that they are clients I would rather avoid anyway.
@Gomez: Which parts do you find patronizing? I've presented a document that resembles this one very closely to many bands throughout the years and I've yet to receive any complaints. On the flip side, most welcome it as it gives them direction and clear tasks to perform prior to recording. I find many are kept in the dark about too many things, and I'm all about being upfront. If they can't handle it, then it's best they don't work with me.
@barryen: skesis basically nailed it. In metal you commonly have someone picking or plucking at a flurry of notes, and lower-tuned strings above all tend to go quite sharp upon the initial attack. If the tempo is fast enough, you're bound to get somebody playing their bass sharp all the time. This was something brought up by Andy here a while ago, where he mentioned that a lot of the time he'll tune the bass slightly flat.
@nebulous: cheers. I've yet to get the new business look uploaded and registered officially, but it's almost sorted. It'll be good to finally operate behind a business name that isn't solely my own.
@Erlend: Sure, as long as you keep the credit at the end
