Dear Friends, June2009 marked the final issue of Performing Songwriter. In a heartfelt editor's note, Lydia Hutchinson bids a gracious thanks and farewell after 16 years of publishing one of the top music magazines. I am sad to hear it is closing, but happy to hear that Lydia made the decision on her own terms. Just as she started the magazine as and independent, she closed it as an independent. Truly the end of an era.
This is Lydia's goodbye note to all of us.
I remember meeting Lydia at the Planet Bluegrass Folks Fest, Lyons, CO.... I don't even remember the date, except that she was on the 3rd issue of the magazine. We met through a mutual friend and I helped her 'flog' a few subscriptions. We had a great time on that day and though we don't see each other nearly enough, I consider her a friend. We practically grew up in our careers together in music.. a sister entrepreneur.
Last summer, during a stay in Nashville, was the last time I saw her. We chatted briefly at her offices about the 15 years that had passed. She told tales of keeping the magazine away from the corporate buyout. The magazine was her art, her baby, her own. She kept it independent, she kept the quality. Lydia made it happen on her terms. I'm so damn proud of her.
This upside down economy has taken a hard toll on all of us... music industry and print publishing are just a few industries affected. It's the end of an era for sure, but not the end for Lydia.
Lydia, my friend, here's to you, your future and all the people who's lives you touched.
Cookie
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Kai Eckhardt at OTR Studios Recording with Blue Coast Records!
On June 5, OTR Studios hosted a Live in the Studio recording with Blue Coast Records featuring an extraordinary musician of international stature!
His name is Kai Eckhardt, one of the most gifted electric bass players in the world. His credits include touring and recording with Billy Cobham, John McLaughlin, Trilok Gurtu, Stanley Clarke, Wayne Shorter, Patrice Rushen, Dewey Redman, Donald Byrd, Bela Fleck, Victor Wooten, Robert Walter, Karl Denson, Michael Franti, Larry Coryell, Warren Hill, Al Di Meola, Zakir Hussain, Vital Information , John Scofield and Bill Frisell. In the last five years, Kai can be seen as a regular with Garaj Mahal a well known ensemble playing high powered instumental music in the jamband circuit.
For this session, the recording team at OTR Studios, helped setup a unique E.S.E. microphone placement. Led by producer, Cookie Marenco, The E.S.E. setup was employed, a proprietary recording technique she developed for Blue Coast Records. While Kai utilized his 3 instruments a 5 microphone setup captured the entire room as it vibrated with the sound of his instrument. Kai's interpretations of his songs uses full dynamic range and Marenco chose not to use compression in this recording.
OTR Studios is located in the San Francisco area and is known for it's high performance recording technique specializing in analog tape and Direct Stream Digital. Their services include multitrack recording, mastering and dynamic webpages for music downloads.
650 595 8475
ENJOY THE MUSIC!
His name is Kai Eckhardt, one of the most gifted electric bass players in the world. His credits include touring and recording with Billy Cobham, John McLaughlin, Trilok Gurtu, Stanley Clarke, Wayne Shorter, Patrice Rushen, Dewey Redman, Donald Byrd, Bela Fleck, Victor Wooten, Robert Walter, Karl Denson, Michael Franti, Larry Coryell, Warren Hill, Al Di Meola, Zakir Hussain, Vital Information , John Scofield and Bill Frisell. In the last five years, Kai can be seen as a regular with Garaj Mahal a well known ensemble playing high powered instumental music in the jamband circuit.
For this session, the recording team at OTR Studios, helped setup a unique E.S.E. microphone placement. Led by producer, Cookie Marenco, The E.S.E. setup was employed, a proprietary recording technique she developed for Blue Coast Records. While Kai utilized his 3 instruments a 5 microphone setup captured the entire room as it vibrated with the sound of his instrument. Kai's interpretations of his songs uses full dynamic range and Marenco chose not to use compression in this recording.
OTR Studios is located in the San Francisco area and is known for it's high performance recording technique specializing in analog tape and Direct Stream Digital. Their services include multitrack recording, mastering and dynamic webpages for music downloads.
650 595 8475
ENJOY THE MUSIC!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
What's all the Buzz about Social Media Marketing?
June 27, 2009 $50 per person, free with a Downloads Now! site
OTR Studios, Belmont, CA
Workshop 1 10am- 1pm
Workshop 2 2pm- 5pm
Call for more information.
650 595 8475
RSVP required.
Do you get checks from your distributor that has a big ZERO on it?
Are you trying to earn a living on your art or craft?
Are you wondering how to take advantage of all the internet offers?
On June 27, we'll be offering a special workshop to help you evaluate your own use of Social Media Marketing
and how to make it work to your advantage.
Workshop focuses on
Personalizing your Marketing
and using Google Analytics to find your fans
This workshop is FREE to those who already own a Downloads Now! page.
If you don't have one....
During the month of June, we will be offering a special price of $250 for our full release page and include the workshop.
Downloads Now! is our proprietary CD Quality Download or High Resolution Download page customized for
your music, website, price, paypal account, and analytics
Here are some examples of pages we've done
Blue Coast Records
Brainbeatz
James Armstrong Music
Garett Brennan
Your fans can buy a Latte or they can buy a song from you!
Let them know you exist.
OTR Studios, Belmont, CA
Workshop 1 10am- 1pm
Workshop 2 2pm- 5pm
Call for more information.
650 595 8475
RSVP required.
Do you get checks from your distributor that has a big ZERO on it?
Are you trying to earn a living on your art or craft?
Are you wondering how to take advantage of all the internet offers?
On June 27, we'll be offering a special workshop to help you evaluate your own use of Social Media Marketing
and how to make it work to your advantage.
Workshop focuses on
Personalizing your Marketing
and using Google Analytics to find your fans
This workshop is FREE to those who already own a Downloads Now! page.
If you don't have one....
During the month of June, we will be offering a special price of $250 for our full release page and include the workshop.
Downloads Now! is our proprietary CD Quality Download or High Resolution Download page customized for
your music, website, price, paypal account, and analytics
Here are some examples of pages we've done
Blue Coast Records
Brainbeatz
James Armstrong Music
Garett Brennan
Your fans can buy a Latte or they can buy a song from you!
Let them know you exist.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Congratulations to Ryan Andrews! One of our Interns!!!
One of our newer interns Ryan Andrews recently completed his first post-college project. A children's audio book titled "The Wonderful Adventures of Ozzie the Sea Otter". The CD was mastered here at OTR Studios with our own-- Tim Jones-- who oversaw the process. Both Ryan and everyone here at OTR are very excited to see this project come to fruition. It will be released and packaged alongside it's physical counterpart and will see nationwide distribution through Bookmasters and Atlas books.
Look for it at your nearest bookstore this summer!
Look for it at your nearest bookstore this summer!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
June Workshop at OTR -- Reach Out! Workshop -- Building your Internet Community
650 595 8475.
Along with our highly praised recording studios, we've added a new division at OTR Studios called Argo Arts (our website management and marketing division). Many of you have already taken advantage of our Dynomized Websites, Graphics and Marketing Consultation.
Certainly, these are changing times for everybody. And if you haven't noticed, the major record label system died. Retail stores no longer carry unlimited music titles. Tower Records is gone, Borders will be gone soon. Walmart carries the top 20 titles at $9.95. How can you have a career in a world that doesn't value music?
EMBRACE THE INTERNET AND COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FANS.
You can't hide behind your music anymore. They want YOU!
There is so much much on the internet, it's often confusing, time consuming and doesn't provide much return. Where are you going to spend your time? We've already done the investigations and are ready to provide useful information through our new workshop series.
Reach Out! Workshop -- Building your Internet Community
$50 per person
If your confused about how to use all the Social Media Marketing available, we may have some answers!
We'll advise you how to turn your site from Static to Dynamic.
You can capture names and generate revenue from your website to your bank account. We'll show you how.
Reach Out! Workshop -- Building your Internet Community
June 27th, session 1 10am-1pm.. session 2 2pm-5pm
June 27th Workshop will focus on....
Google Analytics/Translator/Adsense -- no cost tools you can use. If you don't know what these terms mean, you need to attend this class!
We will explain how to use analytics to expand your global reach.
We will show you techniques that could grow traffic to your site by as much as 500% per month. It's not that hard!
$50 per person, Limited class size, Maximum information
Early registration until May 31 $40
Location of workshop: OTR Studios
Bring notepad, pencil and your attention
If you purchase Downloads Now! Single ($150) before May 31,
youl can attend the workshop at no cost
Call for more information
650 595 8475
Along with our highly praised recording studios, we've added a new division at OTR Studios called Argo Arts (our website management and marketing division). Many of you have already taken advantage of our Dynomized Websites, Graphics and Marketing Consultation.
Certainly, these are changing times for everybody. And if you haven't noticed, the major record label system died. Retail stores no longer carry unlimited music titles. Tower Records is gone, Borders will be gone soon. Walmart carries the top 20 titles at $9.95. How can you have a career in a world that doesn't value music?
EMBRACE THE INTERNET AND COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FANS.
You can't hide behind your music anymore. They want YOU!
There is so much much on the internet, it's often confusing, time consuming and doesn't provide much return. Where are you going to spend your time? We've already done the investigations and are ready to provide useful information through our new workshop series.
Reach Out! Workshop -- Building your Internet Community
$50 per person
If your confused about how to use all the Social Media Marketing available, we may have some answers!
We'll advise you how to turn your site from Static to Dynamic.
You can capture names and generate revenue from your website to your bank account. We'll show you how.
Reach Out! Workshop -- Building your Internet Community
June 27th, session 1 10am-1pm.. session 2 2pm-5pm
June 27th Workshop will focus on....
Google Analytics/Translator/Adsense -- no cost tools you can use. If you don't know what these terms mean, you need to attend this class!
We will explain how to use analytics to expand your global reach.
We will show you techniques that could grow traffic to your site by as much as 500% per month. It's not that hard!
$50 per person, Limited class size, Maximum information
Early registration until May 31 $40
Location of workshop: OTR Studios
Bring notepad, pencil and your attention
If you purchase Downloads Now! Single ($150) before May 31,
youl can attend the workshop at no cost
Call for more information
650 595 8475
Friday, May 22, 2009
June Special.. Record Master Distribute! at OTR
650 595 8475 OTR Studios -- Analog Recording to Internet Audio
Music Production * Dynamic Websites * Global Distribution
Starting today, we are offering a Complete Recording Package that takes you from production to sales all in one....
Certainly, these are changing times for everybody. And if you haven't noticed, the major record label system has died. Retail stores no longer carry unlimited music titles. Tower Records is gone, Borders will be gone soon. Walmart carries the top 20 titles at $9.95. How can you have a career in a world that doesn't value music?
The first thing to do is put value BACK in your music and REACH OUT to your audience often! Whether you record at home as a hobby or have toured the world with 25 releases under your belt, everyone LOVES and DESERVES to get the best sound possible. That has value, even as an mp3. Next, attract your fans, engage them in conversation and respond to their desires. You will addict them to you.
Record, Master and Distribute Package $5000 New Easy Payment Plans!
$2000 in advance/ $1000 for 3 months
Includes
40 hours of recording time Analog or Digital
with our house engineer, rental of upto 4 reels of tape, mix to DSD digital
Full Mastering Package
eq, level and sequence upto 15 songs, archive music, error tested pmcd, unlimited changes, mp3 files and cd redbook standards
Downloads Now! Pro Package
CD Quality Downloads at your website, payments to your paypal account, 1 year of hosting and customer service, paypal shopping cart, up to 12 songs individually sold)
300 cds in a wallet or slimline case
Graphic design for the wallet/slim line and disc art
2 hours of Social Media Marketing Consultation or Reach Out Worksh0p
Pay before May 29, in full and receive a 10% discount... $4400
At OTR, we are a one stop shop for your career.
We want to invite you to visit our studios for a free 30 minute consultation on production and marketing to help you with your future as a musician.
Call us at 650 595 8475 to set up a meeting.
It all starts with the music. You want to take it to the next level. You want collaboration. You want professionalism.
Our 20 year history of production includes Grammy awards, Gold records, and a great reputation. Combined with vintage gear, proprietary systems, and skilled craftsmenship we are at the head of the class.
Record you band from scratch or bring in your digital home tracks for enhancement. We can get a better sound than you imagined possible.
We are now scheduling for July, August and into fall. It's not too early to think about a release!
To receive an EXTRA 5% discount, join our Facebook group under OTR Studios. You'll see instructions how to get your additional discount!
Music Production * Dynamic Websites * Global Distribution
Starting today, we are offering a Complete Recording Package that takes you from production to sales all in one....
Certainly, these are changing times for everybody. And if you haven't noticed, the major record label system has died. Retail stores no longer carry unlimited music titles. Tower Records is gone, Borders will be gone soon. Walmart carries the top 20 titles at $9.95. How can you have a career in a world that doesn't value music?
The first thing to do is put value BACK in your music and REACH OUT to your audience often! Whether you record at home as a hobby or have toured the world with 25 releases under your belt, everyone LOVES and DESERVES to get the best sound possible. That has value, even as an mp3. Next, attract your fans, engage them in conversation and respond to their desires. You will addict them to you.
Record, Master and Distribute Package $5000 New Easy Payment Plans!
$2000 in advance/ $1000 for 3 months
Includes
40 hours of recording time Analog or Digital
with our house engineer, rental of upto 4 reels of tape, mix to DSD digital
Full Mastering Package
eq, level and sequence upto 15 songs, archive music, error tested pmcd, unlimited changes, mp3 files and cd redbook standards
Downloads Now! Pro Package
CD Quality Downloads at your website, payments to your paypal account, 1 year of hosting and customer service, paypal shopping cart, up to 12 songs individually sold)
300 cds in a wallet or slimline case
Graphic design for the wallet/slim line and disc art
2 hours of Social Media Marketing Consultation or Reach Out Worksh0p
Pay before May 29, in full and receive a 10% discount... $4400
At OTR, we are a one stop shop for your career.
We want to invite you to visit our studios for a free 30 minute consultation on production and marketing to help you with your future as a musician.
Call us at 650 595 8475 to set up a meeting.
It all starts with the music. You want to take it to the next level. You want collaboration. You want professionalism.
Our 20 year history of production includes Grammy awards, Gold records, and a great reputation. Combined with vintage gear, proprietary systems, and skilled craftsmenship we are at the head of the class.
Record you band from scratch or bring in your digital home tracks for enhancement. We can get a better sound than you imagined possible.
We are now scheduling for July, August and into fall. It's not too early to think about a release!
To receive an EXTRA 5% discount, join our Facebook group under OTR Studios. You'll see instructions how to get your additional discount!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
OTR Studios Offers Dynamic Websites for Artists with High Rez Downloads at their Site!
Hey Friends! time to jump on board the High Rez boat! If you've got great sounding music, yoy might want to consider offering downloads directly at your site! And receive the payments from them directly to your paypal account.
Now, if you build a site, you may have figured out that it doesn't mean people will show up to your party! We can offer marketing consultation along with your new download site. We'll show you how to built it so the come!
Call us today at
650 595 8475
Now, if you build a site, you may have figured out that it doesn't mean people will show up to your party! We can offer marketing consultation along with your new download site. We'll show you how to built it so the come!
Call us today at
650 595 8475
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Ron Stallings, Great Man and Friend of OTR passes away
I am sad to announce the passing of an incredible human being, Ron Stallings. It's hard to believe he's gone. His soft and sweet personality was a pleasure for us all. The ease of working with him was something we looked forward to. And not to forget, his amazing musicianship. Peace to you, Ron.
Cookie
Sf Gate Article on Ron Stallings
Cookie
Sf Gate Article on Ron Stallings
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Gueta and the Dollz
The BlowupDollz were singing for Justin Saragueta's upcoming release at OTR Studios.... I wonder why he looks so happy!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Yep, We're ANALOG, Baby! Count the "PUTES" Contest!
Really, we DO have a 24 track tape machine behind those glass doors... We use it EVERYDAY! But that doesn't mean we don't use computers... for wireless, sampling, programming, recording, archiving, internet, communication, marketing and sales. CONTEST RULES...
Submissions end Feb 28, 2009
Count how many computers are in this picture, send us an email and win and HOUR of free studio time... (must be used with other studio time purchased!). Limited time for this contest... Feb 28, 2009...
Name all the digital recording software in this photo (and available at OTR) and win and hour of free studio time.
If you can name the people, win a 3rd hour...
(if you find the Otari MTR 90 remote... well, you win NOTHING... ... cuz ya know it's there....)
Send your answers to Andrew@OTRStudios.com or call and leave a message at 650 595 8475.
Answers to be posted on March 11, 2009
Peace
Monday, February 09, 2009
The Harpsichord Has Been Given Away!
Hi Friends, the harpsichord has a new home! Chie Sakanaka of San Francisco has taken the harpsichord with promises to complete the building and perform a Duke Ellington song on it... someday.
Thanks Chie, Kenji and Sayumi for coming down to OTR and taking it away. We know it will be in good hands!
Cookie
Thanks Chie, Kenji and Sayumi for coming down to OTR and taking it away. We know it will be in good hands!
Cookie
Friday, January 16, 2009
Welcome to OTR 2009!
Hi friends, hope you're all surviving! it's an understatement to say we're facing incredible challenges in the upcoming years. If there's good news to come of it, we've noticed people returning to their loves and passions, friends and family, and new found collaborations of creative thinking. We're all cutting costs, hanging in and doing what we can.
For 2009, we've come up with new services to help you lower your production costs, new products for you to market and sell your music, workshops and articles to assist you through the maze of 'what to do' if you're considering a career as an artist, engineer or producer. For full information, check out our website.
NEW EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICING.
We are please to introduce Tim Jones as our new house engineer after 18 months apprenticing at OTR learning our systems and proving his professionalism. OTR will be offering new Standard Rates with House Engineer in addition to the engineering and production services of owner, Cookie Marenco.
For 2009, we are offering day rates and multiple day discounts... and everyday discounts of 5-10% for early quick turn payments. You can get a 20% discount off our regular rates, if you can pay 8 weeks ahead of your sessions. It might seem like a long time, but, we typically book 2-3 months in advance.
DOWNLOADS NOW!
Tired of giving most of your money (or small change) to Itunes? Amazon? We offer a simple and unique tool to help you maintain your community, sell a download at the price you choose, bundle whatever content you like and have the money go to your paypal account. Customization to look like your site is available. If you don't have a website, no worries, we host your downloads for a year, you can put a link from your myspace, facebook or other social network.
Check out...
Brainbeatz.com
Kaizone.com
BlueCoastWorld.com
ANALOG MULTITRACK RECORDING, WE PROVIDE THE TAPE! THEN TRANSFER TO DIGITAL
Okay, the myth continues.. tape is expensive, but now there is no excuse. We include rental reels for your project because we believe in the speed, long life, ease and most important, the sound is incredible, no one denies it. Nielsen Soundscan reports an 89% increase in vinyl sales.
IMPROVED MASTERING for CD, DOWNLOADS, VINYL
We now incorporate our Sonoma DSD one bit recording system in our mastering. We believe in great analog gear with our proprietary silver cable to enhance and enlarge your digital or analog tracks. Here's how it works....
We take your mixed files of all sample rates... .44.1, 48, 88.2, 96K.. cassette.. mix 'em up. We take them analogue out, no plug ins, through Millennia Origins and maximise the levels to DSD. One bit recording sounds the closest to tape. After many comparisons, we've found the Sonoma system to have the best sonic qualities for modifications. From there we transfer out for cd ref Prep.
MUSIC IN THE YEAR 2008
This is the place for writing thoughts on the music business. This year, we'll make this a viable link for information on websites, production and marketing techniques for the indie artist. You can subscribe to the RSS free.
Other new services...Yes we can...
Production, Website managment, Web site development, Graphics, Silver Cable,
Vinyl and Promo Packages, Consulting on your brand development
So, call us about your project, budget and we'll work out a program.
All of us at OTR
650 595 8475
For 2009, we've come up with new services to help you lower your production costs, new products for you to market and sell your music, workshops and articles to assist you through the maze of 'what to do' if you're considering a career as an artist, engineer or producer. For full information, check out our website.
NEW EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICING.
We are please to introduce Tim Jones as our new house engineer after 18 months apprenticing at OTR learning our systems and proving his professionalism. OTR will be offering new Standard Rates with House Engineer in addition to the engineering and production services of owner, Cookie Marenco.
For 2009, we are offering day rates and multiple day discounts... and everyday discounts of 5-10% for early quick turn payments. You can get a 20% discount off our regular rates, if you can pay 8 weeks ahead of your sessions. It might seem like a long time, but, we typically book 2-3 months in advance.
DOWNLOADS NOW!
Tired of giving most of your money (or small change) to Itunes? Amazon? We offer a simple and unique tool to help you maintain your community, sell a download at the price you choose, bundle whatever content you like and have the money go to your paypal account. Customization to look like your site is available. If you don't have a website, no worries, we host your downloads for a year, you can put a link from your myspace, facebook or other social network.
Check out...
Brainbeatz.com
Kaizone.com
BlueCoastWorld.com
ANALOG MULTITRACK RECORDING, WE PROVIDE THE TAPE! THEN TRANSFER TO DIGITAL
Okay, the myth continues.. tape is expensive, but now there is no excuse. We include rental reels for your project because we believe in the speed, long life, ease and most important, the sound is incredible, no one denies it. Nielsen Soundscan reports an 89% increase in vinyl sales.
IMPROVED MASTERING for CD, DOWNLOADS, VINYL
We now incorporate our Sonoma DSD one bit recording system in our mastering. We believe in great analog gear with our proprietary silver cable to enhance and enlarge your digital or analog tracks. Here's how it works....
We take your mixed files of all sample rates... .44.1, 48, 88.2, 96K.. cassette.. mix 'em up. We take them analogue out, no plug ins, through Millennia Origins and maximise the levels to DSD. One bit recording sounds the closest to tape. After many comparisons, we've found the Sonoma system to have the best sonic qualities for modifications. From there we transfer out for cd ref Prep.
MUSIC IN THE YEAR 2008
This is the place for writing thoughts on the music business. This year, we'll make this a viable link for information on websites, production and marketing techniques for the indie artist. You can subscribe to the RSS free.
Other new services...Yes we can...
Production, Website managment, Web site development, Graphics, Silver Cable,
Vinyl and Promo Packages, Consulting on your brand development
So, call us about your project, budget and we'll work out a program.
All of us at OTR
650 595 8475
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Harpsichord Kit For Sale!
Hey friends... for the serious tinkerer, we have an unfinished Harpsichord Kit... $100, or best offer...
there are details at
Cookie Marenco's News
ore call the studio at
650 595 8475
there are details at
Cookie Marenco's News
ore call the studio at
650 595 8475
Monday, January 05, 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
We Got a New Puppy!
Well, it's not really a 'puppy' but it's so small and cute, it sure SEEMS like a new puppy. Patrick bought a little tiny, blue computer from Acer, the Aspire. We named it BLUEONE... He got it at Christmas on a spending spree at Fry's. It was the 'runt' of the litter.....
Little Blue isn't paper trained yet. I don't think all of it's applications have been installed and it whimpers a little at night when he puts it to sleep and closes the lid. We hope you all come by and pet the puppy. Please, don't feed it scraps of your lunch.
The other computers are jealous of all the attention we give puppy.
Happy New Year!
Little Blue isn't paper trained yet. I don't think all of it's applications have been installed and it whimpers a little at night when he puts it to sleep and closes the lid. We hope you all come by and pet the puppy. Please, don't feed it scraps of your lunch.
The other computers are jealous of all the attention we give puppy.
Happy New Year!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
New Service Offer CD Quality Downloads on YOUR site to YOUR account!
Downloads Now!
Here's the basic template for the landing page to Downloads Now!
http://yournamehere.argoarts.com/
You choose ...
The price of the download...
What to download (cd quality or higher downloads, 1 or more files (not larger than 50 megs per file), videos, 1 song or whole album)
The colors and customization.. (add photos and logos to the page)
How often you want to add a song to the page...
Then, send the link with your newsletter/gig listings to
Your mailing list, myspace, facebook and make sure to have your webmaster link with a menu item on your webpage!
We customize the landing page,
Associate it with your paypal account,
Add the files each month (additional charge based on size of file),
Link back to your home website,
And host the audio for one year.
Here's an example of a simple Downloads Now! page
http://bluecoastrecords.argoarts.com/
Why wait for the disc to be done when you can upload immediately...
This is a recent example of a full album
http://abiroberts.argoarts.com/
We have services for mastering to optimize audio for the internet (helpful for live concerts, home recordings, outtakes, etc),
Press release creation and submission,
Newsletter management and sending,
Creating new pages or a new website for your mailing list subscribers.
give a call if you have any questions...
650 595 8475
Here's the basic template for the landing page to Downloads Now!
http://yournamehere.argoarts.com/
You choose ...
The price of the download...
What to download (cd quality or higher downloads, 1 or more files (not larger than 50 megs per file), videos, 1 song or whole album)
The colors and customization.. (add photos and logos to the page)
How often you want to add a song to the page...
Then, send the link with your newsletter/gig listings to
Your mailing list, myspace, facebook and make sure to have your webmaster link with a menu item on your webpage!
We customize the landing page,
Associate it with your paypal account,
Add the files each month (additional charge based on size of file),
Link back to your home website,
And host the audio for one year.
Here's an example of a simple Downloads Now! page
http://bluecoastrecords.argoarts.com/
Why wait for the disc to be done when you can upload immediately...
This is a recent example of a full album
http://abiroberts.argoarts.com/
We have services for mastering to optimize audio for the internet (helpful for live concerts, home recordings, outtakes, etc),
Press release creation and submission,
Newsletter management and sending,
Creating new pages or a new website for your mailing list subscribers.
give a call if you have any questions...
650 595 8475
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