London's famed Abbey Road Studios recently announced the addition of online mixing services for musicians who can't make the trek. It's a smart way for Abbey Road to expand their services, but it does raise the question of whether or not this service is an appeal to vanity or one that might be worthwhile for serious musicians.
Abbey Road Studios have hosted a wide range of musicians, including The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse seeking world class professional service and perhaps a connection to history.
With the introduction of Online Mixing at Abbey Road Studios, musicians around the world can have their music mixed at Abbey Road by one of their engineers using a "combination of vintage analogue gear and the latest digital technology." Prices begin at under $900 per song.
The basic concept is that you upload your files, including a rough mix or commercially released reference song if you have it, along with your ideas about how the music should sound from comparing it to a particular band or getting into specific details.
The FAQ includes basic pricing in the sidebar as well as a variety of limitations. For example, you cannot pick a studio or engineer and it appears that you won't be informed of the specific studio at which it was mixed.
More details are available here. Keep in mind that mixing does not include mastering though online mastering is also available.
So what do you think? Is this a good deal for professional services delivered online? Would you consider it for an upcoming project?
News via Clash Music.
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