After the information and files are in house, the work begins. If it is a straight forward one song project, then it should be finished in a couple of days. If it is a full-length project (10-13 songs), then maybe a week or so, depending on the complexity. The details can be worked out before drum tracks are recorded, and during if necessary. Every effort will be made to reduce turn-around time, so your project can move forward.

Once the final drum tracks are approved, payment is due. PayPal is preferred, but we accept Money Orders and Cashier's Checks drawn on a United States bank only. A link to download all drum track files will then be provided. If not paid via PayPal, delivery of the drum tracks will be delayed until payment is received and cleared.

Virtually any file format can be used. For the initial work and drum proofing, MP3 is common and preferred, started at absolute zero, to ensure proper synchronization. In rare cases, MP3 files may introduce sync issues, even if started at absolute zero. In this case, send a wav or aif file. Drum track previews are provided in MP3 128k stereo. Final drum track files will be provided in the format of your choice. A click track, on it's own track, is most helpful. If the song is at absolute zero, provide the exact BPM so it may be synchronized to a click on this end. Separate tracks, such as bass, guitar and vocals are also valuable, allowing a submix more suitable for tracking drums.

Yes. Up to two revisions per song can be accomplished free of charge. The revisions must be requested prior to final drum track delivery. So long as it is reasonable, your needs and wishes will be accommodated. Complete satisfaction and a stellar product is the ultimate goal.

Yes. However, it is recommended that it be applied during your final mixdown, due to instrument interaction within the mix. That being said, it is entirely up to you. Compression, limiting, gating, equalization, and reverb can be applied. The tracks can also be delivered raw and processed both. In other words, some clients choose to get a set of unprocessed and a set of processed files. This additional service is covered within the "Rates" section. Once again, unprocessed drum tracks offer the most control later on. Once effects are added, they can not be removed.

Yes. A CD of all final drum track files can be mailed. It may be beneficial to have an actual disc in hand, but you can always burn your own CD after downloading the files.

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the drum tracks, a full refund will be given. All exclusive rights for your use of the drum tracks will be relinquished. Be reminded that two revisions per song (free of charge) are allowed to satisfy your goal. Revisions must be made prior to final drum track file delivery. Once final drum tracks are delivered, no revisions are allowed.

Yes. We have a large array of drums to choose from. Drum set is an interesting and very versatile instrument. Many factors go into the sound produced and captured by a drum kit. Just a few of these factors are head selection, tuning, dampening, microphone positioning, drum or even stick selection. Which snare drum chosen means a great deal toward the overall sound of the kit, vibe and ultimately the song. Various other percussion instruments are also at our disposal. This is why it is always important to communicate what you want in your sound. Feel free to send a sample (another recording or band) of what you are looking for, and everything will be done to get the sound you are after.

Exchange of files are kept as secure as possible, while maintaining a reasonable level of convenience. Various means can be used for file delivery/exchange, such as email, FTP, or the many online services. Private secure login information can also be provided. It is preferred to use email attachments to send the initial tracks, and to preview drum tracks. Although typical email is not secure while in transit, most customers are satisfied with this method. Just keep in mind that some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have restrictions on file sizes for each email attachment. Once in house, the utmost in security of your music is afforded. It is however highly suggested that your material be copyright protected.

You should always copyright your material to protect against future legal issues. Solution Room Studios is providing a professional service, and included in that service is a promise to maintain strict control of artists' music while in our studio. Once your drums are recorded, they are yours to use however you wish, with a couple of restrictions. The only action you cannot take with the drum tracks is to re-sell them, or provide them to another entity as stand-alone drum tracks (commonly referred to as loops). Your rights are protected, and we will gladly sign a contract stating so if needed, prior to any services rendered.

Solution Room Studios utilizes some of the best recording equipment available. See the "Studio" page for further information. In addition to this, we have several drum sets, many snare drums and a myriad of percussion instruments to draw from. The most important thing is... the final product. We believe in the "keep it simple" theory, but rest assured, if a better sound can be obtained in a more efficient manner, it will happen. The signal chain is kept short and high-end. The main drum tracking room has been acoustically designed specifically for tracking drums.