Recording Guide

astro Productions

APPLYING FOR AUDITIONS

    1. The form to comment is provided in every open audition blogpost.
            ♦ STAGE NAME
                    - You must be a star of Astro Productions to apply. 
            ♦ PART(S) WANTED
                    - Specifiy all the parts you want to sing, you may also right "any'.
            ♦ PART(S) NOT WANTED
                    - Specify the parts you don't want to do (e.g. All rap parts)
                    - If nothing is written, then it means that you're okay with any part.
            ♦ HARMONIES & BGV
                    - Answerable by Yes or No.
                    - If YES, specify which (Low/High Harmonies, BGV) you would like to do.
            ♦ AUDITION LINK(S)
                    - We prefer solo clips. A capella is well-loved.
                    - Please do bear in mind that for whichver part you're applying for,
                      you're audition clip must also highlight the needed skills for it
                      (e.g. rapping, high notes)

    2. The Head CEO for the audition will close the collab after two to three weeks.
            ♦ A note will be sent to the chosen stars through wallpost, group message or                     comment replies.
            ♦ Please do remember to respond to the note within five days.
                Failure to respond will lead to replacement.

    3. If you wish to switch parts or decline your casting, please inform us immediately.


RECORDING

    1. The Head of the collab will be giving you 2-3 weeks to record your parts.
         The due dates will be posted as soon as the cast is chosen (audition closes).

    2. Record your solo parts (including your own doubles) separately, or by verse.
         Please do put in mind the right pitch, rhythmn and tempo of what you're singing. 

    3. Do record with little to no background noises. You may clean your clips (e.g. noise
        removal) but major editing/alteration of your voice is strictly prohibited.

    4. Harmonies and BGV will be assigned after the casting. If you are tasked to do so,
        please have your harmonies in one clip. But doing the harmonies for your parts or 
        for the whole song is well preferred.

    5. Label your files as follows:
            ♦ Song_Name_Solo1
            ♦ Song_Name_Solo2...
            ♦ Song_Name_Doubles
            ♦ Song_Name_Adlibs
            ♦ Song_Name_Harmonies
            ♦ Song_Name_BGV

    6. Please upload your files in domains where they can be downloaded by the head and
         the mixer. We highly recommend that you store all your files in an appbox folder,
         the lesser links, the better. You can also use others like dropbox, picosong, 
         soundcloud, etc.


REMINDERS

    1. Please do pass your parts on time.
    2. If you need an extension or you would want to withdraw, please inform us ASAP.
    3. Please do not delete your parts from the domain until we confirm that the song is
      being processed.
    4. ENJOY o/