Almost 10 Years Using Studio Pros - tell you all u need to know!
I'm using Studio Pros for almost 10 years, which should speak volumes as to why I say it is a 5-star top-shelf production. The company carries an enormous amount of fire-power by way of sheer talent of the artists; they can scale as small as you need (i.e., piano & vocalist) or full-throttle - meaning a complete band, horns, etc. - a package deal! I've seen some of the negative reviews, and I think they are grossly unfair. All it takes is a little "situational awareness." If YOU are willing to take the time to explain in either a pdf and/or better yet - an instructional audio of what you want - be extremely specific if you can - especially if you know what you want! If you aren't specific and able to articulate your needs, you can't expect these artists to just "get in your head" and know what you are looking for. Admittedly, this has been a growing process for me as well. I find that the more laser-focussed I am in what I am looking for in their output, the more satisfying their results are. These are people on the other end. Don't be verbose. Tell them or show them exactly what you need and try to be as concise as possible. My experience with producer Courtney Jones was absolutely phenomal this go around (my 1st time using her). It may sound silly, but I wrote the most important song of my life - it was for my daughter on her wedding day. If it wasn't for Courtney's suggestion of vocalists; experience in sketching out the timeframes to get things done (leaving appropriate time for mixing/mastering which proved to be the most time-consuming) I never would have had the song in time! Courtney is a warrior princess and was in the trenches of music making for a long time before she got into the production side of things -- a real talent in her own performance as an artist! THAT'S the kind of person you want working behind the scenes. Courtney was tireless, even working through some sick days to get my project to the finish line. I wish I had the space to compliment all the vocal talent and musicians that put so much of their heart and soul into my little song for my little girl. This kind of talent, once they get in their zone, it doesn't matter to them whether they are performing at the Colesium, the Met or in a shoe closet lol! Their level of intensity is off the charts for any venue. I've found that sometimes it takes a modification to get the right amount of juice (it gives them an ability to learn and internalize the tune before they can really embellish or express it the way you want it). Studio Pros includes one free modification, last I checked. For me, it is the perfect blend of technology, the cost-saving benefit of remote production without sacfricing the "human element." The proof was in the production of my little song, "Singing Alexa Racquel." It's going to be passed down for generations in my family. And I couldn't have done it on my own. I have a lot music still in me. Studio Pros continues to be my #1 choice for bringing it all out. Thank you Studio Pros!
By michael Z.