The Process

There are only four easy steps in the process of recording horn parts on to your songs. The whole concept behind Hi Speed Horns is based on using the internet as a base for collaboration and eliminating the costly steps of finding and/or hiring a contractor, arranger, and studio. We have the talent and technology to help complete your project.

Step 1:

Contact Us to Collaborate - Email us at recordings@hispeedhorns.com or sign up for a FREE account and fill out an online project form.*

This is where we collaborate and discuss all ideas for your project.

For example:

- How many songs would you like for us to record?
- What instrumentation do you prefer?
- Have you written scratch horn parts (MIDI Recording, Charts, etc.)?
- Would you like for us to come up with an arrangement for you?
- Do you have a specific sound or style you're looking for?
- What software are you using (Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Sonar)?

These are some basic questions that will help us prep for your material and ensure the results you're looking for.

Step 2:

Send Us Your Song(s) - You can do this one of 3 ways:
 
1. Upload your song files to our site - Once the song(s) have been uploaded, we download them to our hard-drive and place them into our Pro Tools system. A high-speed internet connection would be best, as the music files may be large and can take an extended amount of time to upload via a dial-up connection. Click here to begin this process!

2. Email via attachment -  Email is another fast method, but depending on your file size, may be problematic. Email programs usually limit file attachments to not exceed 10MB. However, if you convert your tracks or songs into an MP3 file, MP3's are compressed, which reduces the file size. Email your files to recordings@hispeedhorns.com. You can also send your larger files via www.yousendit.com.

3. Snail Mail - Depending on your deadline and/or schedule of completion, you can Fed Ex or send them standard postage. Please send us your material in CD format (audio CD or a data CDR with your music files). Click here for our contact information.

Step 3:

Producing and Recording the Music - Once we have your song, we convert them into our Pro Tools system. Here, we can listen to the song, scratch parts, synth lines, etc. We can then begin the recording process and lay down the parts according to the arrangement(s) we discussed with you.

Upon completion, we will send you the working arrangements for you to listen. Once you're happy with the arrangement(s), we move on to Step 4.

Step 4:

Sending the Files Back to You - We send the full master parts with matching sample rate, bit depth, and file extension (usually WAV or AIFF) back to you. You can either download them from our site* or we will be happy to mail them to you on a CD-ROM. We usually send them unprocessed so you can mix to your liking.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU!

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