Chapter Eight
The Control Room Setup
Control Room Preparation
- Clean your room. A clean work environment shows that you are serious about your job. A messy space makes people more anxious, and if the place is a total wreck, clients think your tracks are the same way. No matter how much or how little clients are paying, they expect quality. Plus a clean work environment just helps with your headspace. It’s like wearing a new shirt.
- Get lit. If at all possible, set proper lighting. Working under white lights or fluorescent lights can be draining in any work environment, but in the studio, people need a creative atmosphere. Get some colored light ...
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