Cindy Cote records 7-song demo at LV Studios

Finally wrapped up production of Cindy Cote‘s 7 song demo CD featuring the very talented Ms. Cote on Guitar & Vocals and Oliver Roussy on Drums.

Providing the accompanying bass tracks was an honour and a treat as working with Cindy is always such a pleasure … she knows exactly what she wants, is professional and very polite in her criticisms … sharing the editor’s chair with her is never a chore.

LV’s mandate for this project was to record and produce a simple 7-song demo for Ms Cote that showcased her great singing talent and very funky rhythm guitar playing, and then to package it in a sell-able CD jewel case format for local distribution.

Originally accustomed to a much louder aggressive blues environment, Cindy eventually saw the advantage of trimming back on unnecessary noise and accoutrements … which would mean overcoming her shyness and showcasing the real talent hidden beneath.

Using LV’s traditional tracking techniques, throw-away guide tracks were used to establish tempo and placement. Keeper tracks started with Oliver on drums, followed by my bass tracks, then Cindy’s rhythm guitar.

The final push consisted of recording vocals however as often seems to happen, singer/songwriters who have spent several sleepless nights are rarely in true form by the end of the recording timeline when it’s their turn to shine and what is arguably the most important take of the song.

Cindy came through with flying colours … although very critical of her own performance, with reassurance she eventually became a believer and the end result is a proud accomplishment.

Here are some samples of the final result:

Feel_Me.mp3 (Sample)

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Justification.mp3 (Sample)

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Lie_With_Me.mp3 (Sample)

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Shake_My_Tree.mp3 (Sample)

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Recording Equipment Used:

DAW:
- Cubase

Analog/Digital Conversion:
- MOTU 8-Pre

Preamps:
- Peavey Mk VI
- Behringer Ultravoice VX2000
- MOTU 8-Pre

Microphones:
- Shure SM57, SM58
- Rhode NT1A
- Audio Technica MB 5k
- Audio Technica MB 6k