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How to create recordings to give to friends - CD, or other format??
Hi, well I have a Zoom H2N but have not used it yet. I want to create a
"CD", or, more likely some other format of recorded Christmas and original fingerstyle originals. I want to present them as a gift to family and friends. What format would be expected and how do I create the product? I suspect that providing them with a CD would not be the best option as that format apparently is on the way "out" if not already ? I'm a beginner when it comes to recording and don't like complex high-tech gizmos...
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What kind of computer?
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For family and friends I might still go with CDs. With CD cases you can have nice cover art on the front and a list of tunes on the back. They are more like gifts than handing out USB drives would be. People can play them on their computers (most computers still have CD drives). However if they are not able to play the CDs at home then USB drives are a back up method.
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It doesn't feel official without the physical media format (CD). You can provide a slip of paper inside with a download link as well if you like.
Bob
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I agree - it is still nice to give family and friends a CD. The cover can show a list of tunes/songs and you can print a link to you music if you keep it somewhere on the net as well. This is what I do.
I would say a lot depends on what you have available already to use. For instance after recording to the Zoom you could transfer a computer, use a DAW software to edit the recordings, burn to a CD, print a CD jacket, even print directly on the CD if it is printable and you have access to printer that can do this. There has been many threads in the Record sub forum that are worth looking up that talk about recording through something like your Zoom, and choosing and using software to edit the music. |
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As another perspective, most of my friends dislike dealing with CDs and only purchase music as MP3 downloads. If they go to a live show many artists simply sell download cards for new music at their shows.
Some relatives and friends, especially ones a bit older, would most likely prefer the CD format. You might choose to do both, or stick a download link card in with your CD production. The way we market, distribute, and use music is changing rapidly so take that into consideration. |
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I have done several of these original instrumental CD's over the years with exactly the same intent: "friends and family". These came off a Zoom H4n, separate condenser mics/ with separate pre-amp, and some sound/acoustic treatment.
Depending on how much you want to spend, you could try it "in house" or move to export your songs. I found Matty, at www.mixandmastermysong.com to do the work with the files to make them "the best they could be" as he's a top sound engineer with studio,,, and used Discmakers in New Jersey for development of the physical CD. They have a section where you can design everything online which is fun and of course a bit intricate, but very doable. The turnaround time for each of these outlets is fantastic. Folks do appreciate the songs and effort it takes to put this together...and, it's also a legacy/commemoration of your hard work! Good luck! Fred
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i've found it depends upon your family and friends. if they still have a stereo system with a cd player, or one in their car, you can provide them with a cd. if they only download or use a smart phone, you may have to put them on an internet music site and allow them to download the music.
i've got friends who have an old enough car that they can play cds in it as they no longer have a stereo system with a cd player in the house. my nephews only use a smartphone so i put the songs on the internet for them to download. i wouldn't spend any money making thousands of cds and having them mastered as most of my family and friends wouldn't be able to tell the difference. but that is me. you'll have to be the one to determine which route(s) to go. play music!
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Relevant article just appeared on our Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment...ture-1.4467596
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You needn't get hundreds of CDs replicated by a place like Discmakers.
Kunaki.com offers duplicated (CD-R format) CDs with jewel boxes and artwork in any quantity, at very inexpensive prices.
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As far as making physical CDs for family and friends it's easy enough to do it yourself. You do need a CD burner, CD cases,
case labels (all of that is pretty cheap), CD burning software (free or cheap).
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I'll check out Kunaki...hadn't heard of them before.
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When I ordered 50 CDs from Kunaki last time, I think my total cost was about $103. (shipped). At $2 each cost, I can afford to give some away, and occasionally offer them for $5 each and still make some money (want to buy one?) or sell them at $10 including mailing cost, and still make money. Does Discmakers provide a UPC/barcode for free? Kunaki does, and I've used to then sell at other places (like CD Baby) that want to charge extra for that service.
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Good to know....thanks! Yes, Discmakers provides the bar code option, which I believe is no additional cost( I didn't use it). One ingredient which likely speaks to the cost difference......staff support?
They actually provided a staff member who called me directly on the phone to introduce himself and guide me through any aspect of the project. Loved it...and did use his advice.But, you also pay for that too! Thanks again
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