269: From Basement Demo To Polished, Massive Sounding DIY Release - With Markus and Alex from Arcware (Case Study)

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Episode show notes:

In this episode, Benedikt Hain is chatting with Markus Kaiser and Alexander Knünz from Arcware - a great band who has joined our Self-Recording Syndicate in 2024. They just released their first single ‘Medicine’, and the three are diving into what it really took to get there.
They get into the ups and downs of recording and mixing everything themselves, how their setup and sound evolved over time, and what it’s like crafting a heavy, modern metalcore production from scratch as a DIY band.
Markus and Alex talk about the lessons they’ve learned, the importance of planning and working as a team, and how they’ve gone from a trial and error approach to a systematic way of learning and taking action inside the Self-Recording Syndicate.

There’s a lot in here about finding the balance between making music as a passion project vs. pushing yourself to take it more seriously.
It’s a fun and honest look behind the scenes of their self-recording journey - gear talk, mindset shifts, and everything in between.

Key takeaways:

• The importance of preparation and practicing
• Recording real drums adds uniqueness to the sound
• Collaboration can enhance creativity
• The evolution of a band's sound is a continuous journey
• Setting high expectations can lead to better quality music
• Learning from past mistakes is crucial for growth
• The balance between creativity and technical skills is vital.
• There was huge progress since Arcware have joined The Self-Recording Syndicate
• The challenge is to enhance what's there without losing the essence of the music
• Learning to be a detailed, analytical listener helps in identifying problems
• Getting and implementing feedback leads to better results much faster than doing it alone
• Self-recording bands face unique challenges
• It's okay to take time with music as a hobby
• Streamlining processes leads to quicker results
• positive feedback from others can validate your work, feels good and helps you keep the momentum up
• Enjoying the process is as important as the outcome

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