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BandLab Machines’ Link

October 2, 2017 IM

BandLab Machines’ Link series inexpensive audio interfaces let you easily record into a phone or computer without any hardware installation or set-up. Available in three models: Link Analog single input audio interface; Link Digital single input USB audio interface; and Link Digital Duo double input USB audio interface. The impeccably engineered product features high quality Neutrik Combo Jacks for XLR and instrument input; clear sound thanks to internal battery and custom-made copper braid and aluminum-shielded signal cable. Its design works with a wide variety of digital audio workstations (DAWs), as well as the BandLab App, which allows users to record, collaborate, and share music with more than 1.5 million musicians in 180-plus countries.

www.bandlab.com

Books-Resources

How to Record at Home on a Budget

May 1, 2017 IM

It’s never been easier to record at home, but it still requires some know-how. This book covers equipment—digital audio workstations, standalone digital recorders, and mobile devices; the use of effects; plus mixing and editing. It provides tips on acoustics for rooms and guides for recording instruments and vocals. It also gives access to more than 330 recordings (through an Internet link) demonstrating concepts and techniques.

How to Record at Home on a Budget, by Chad Johnson,
Hal Leonard Corporation, www.halleonard.com.

Glen Campbell Releases Goodbye Album

April 18, 2017 IM

On June 9 legendary singer and guitarist Glen Campbell of Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) releases his final album, Adiós. In a career spanning five decades, he has sold more than 50 million albums. The album was recorded following Campbell’s Goodbye Tour launched following his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in 2011.

Glen’s wife, Kim, felt a sense of urgency following the tour. She wanted to get him into the studio one last time to capture what magic was left. “What you’re hearing when listening to Adiós is the beautiful and loving culmination of friends and family doing their very best for a man who inspired, raised, and entertained them for decades—giving him the chance to say goodbye to his fans, and put one last amazing collection of songs onto the record store shelves.”

The family turned to Local 256-733 (Birmingham, AL) member Carl Jackson. Campbell’s longtime banjo player produced, performed on the album, and helped his friend. The 12 tracks on the album feature songs that Campbell loved but never before recorded. Though he struggled at times, Campbell was elated to be in the studio.

Campbell, 81, is reported to be in the final stages of the disease. He is living in Nashville, surrounded by friends and family.

Electronic Media Services

Top 10 Important Reasons to Record Under AFM Agreements

September 30, 2016 IM

Standard wages—You are guaranteed to receive at least the minimum standards for your services.
Doubling and overdubs—In addition to wage payments, the employer is required to make payments for doubling and overdub services.
Foreign use—If you perform services in the production of a show produced under most of the AFM’s television agreements, you will receive additional payments if the program is broadcast overseas.
BLu-ray payments—If you provide services to a program that is released into the Blu-ray or digital formats, you will be entitled to additional payments that will
continue to accrue based on gross receipts.
Pension fund contribution—The employer is required to make a pension fund contribution on your behalf, which puts your documented work into the system.
Health and welfare fund contribution—The employer is required to make health and welfare contributions to the health plan of your local. If your local does not have a plan, they are required to make a nonpensionable wage payment directly to you.
SOUND RECORDING Special payments fund (SPF)—If you perform services on
sessions for a sound recording, you are guaranteed to receive payments from the Sound Recording Special Payments Fund for each of the next five years.
Secondary markets fund—If you perform services under the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture or Television Film Labor agreements, you will qualify for distributions from the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund should the film be released to outlets such as pay cable, TV, Blu-ray, or new media.
Reuse—If you perform services for work under the Commercial Announcements Agreement, you will receive periodic reuse payments for any new cycles the
commercials enter into; if the commercial is exhibited on the Internet, full payment for use in that format will apply. Re-use also applies to work done under the AFM TV agreements.
New use—If you perform services under an AFM agreement and your product is licensed for use in another medium, such as a theatrical motion picture, television film, or commercial announcement, you will be entitled to additional payments and pension contributions as if you had performed the work under that agreement.

Music Business, Resources

Top 10 Reasons to Record AFM

July 14, 2015 IM

In summary, and with apologies to David Letterman, the EMSD staff have compiled the Top 10 most important reasons why you should record under AFM agreements:

10 Standard wages—You are guaranteed to receive at least the minimum standards for your services.

9 Doubling and overdubs—In addition to the wage payments, the employer is required to make payments for your doubling and overdub services.

8 Foreign use—If you perform services in the production of a show produced under most of the AFM’s television agreements, aside from the payment due to you for your original services, if the program is broadcast overseas, you will receive additional payments.

7 DVD payments—If the program is released into the DVD format, you will be entitled to additional payments that will continue to accrue based on the gross receipts.

6 Pension fund contribution—The employer is required to make a pension fund contribution on your behalf, which puts your session work into the system.

5 Health and welfare fund contribution—The employer is required to make a health and welfare contribution, either to the health plan of your local (if it has one), or directly to you.

4 Special payments fund—If you perform services on a session(s) for a sound recording, you are guaranteed to receive payments from the Sound Recording Special Payments Fund for the next five years.

3 Secondary markets fund—Under the Basic Theatrical Motion Picture or Television Film Labor Agreements you will qualify for distributions from the Film Musicians Secondary Markets Fund, should the film be released to outlets such as pay cable TV or the home video market.

2 Reuse—Under the Commercial Announcements Agreement you will receive periodic reuse payments for any new cycles the commercial(s) enter into.

And the number one reason to record AFM:

1 New use—If you perform services under an AFM agreement and your product is licensed for use in another medium, such as a theatrical motion picture, television film, or commercial announcement, you will be entitled to additional payments as if you had performed the work under that agreement.