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Vitamin Blue Audio

MATTHEW FLETCHER - HEAD ENGINEER

About Me


THE SOUTH BAY'S FINEST PRO TOOLS MOBILE STUDIO -
WHETHER A REHERSAL SPOT, LIVING ROOM, OR LIVE GIG:
VITAMIN BLUE AUDIO BRINGS THE RECORDING STUDIO TO YOU!!!
CHECK OUT OUR RATES BELOW... WE ALSO HAVE AWESOME PACKAGES ALL UNDER $600!!!
***FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING INFORMATION ON THE SONGS ON THIS SITE CLICK ON THE "LYRICS" LINK UNDER EACH SONG***
A LITTLE BACKGROUND ON THE LEAD MAN HIMSELF:
Matthew Fletcher is the owner and head engineer of Vitamin Blue Audio. With over 15 years of musical experience he can create the song or get the sound that you have been looking for.
At a young age he began playing guitar and drums which eventually evolved into starting his first band. Since then he's been in many bands, covering many styles, & he's played just about every club in LA. Needless to say, he has developed quite a network of contacts in the music industry.
PRO RECORDING @ LESS THAN 1/2 THE RATE OF BIG STUDIOS!!!
WHY CHOOSE VITAMIN BLUE AUDIO?
Matthew can come to you!!! He will come to your location, whether a practice spot or maybe even your living room. Once there, he can transform any environment into an acousticly sound recording space. Be comfortable in your own place and let him bring the studio to you.
Matthew can also play multiple instruments & sing, which is very important when it comes to being an engineer. Because he been recorded and has written numerous songs, he can really connect with the musicians involved in the session. He has a knack of keeping the vibe happening with his awesome positive attitude. Frusrations are kept to a minimum since Matthew provides such a relaxing environment to make music.
Let VITAMIN BLUE AUDIO help you stay on track and within your budget with our project management package. We can help you plan out your entire msuical experience. From help with arrangements to handling your publishing rights paperwork, we want to make sure that you can concentrate on your main vision... your music. Contact us for more details.WE ALSO GIVE RECORDING & PRO-TOOLS LESSONS!!! see below...
So if you know of anyone that needs a recording / mixing engineer... Send them my way for a nice bonus for yourself!!! See below for details.
BASIC RATES:
RECORDING & MIXING:
$20-$30/hr for on location recording depending on the complexity of the session
$10-$15/hr for vocals only (singing or voice over)
$20-$50/song to mix depending on the complexity of the session
$100/10 songs for basic mastering
$100/night(2hrs) small club live show or party with permission of venue
$50-$100/song for full remixes
$-Variable/song or project for additional production
PRACTICAL RECORDING & PRO-TOOLS LESSONS: (Learn to do it yourself!!!)
$50/2hrs of hands on recording techiniques
$50/2hrs of hands on Pro-Tools concepts (incl. basic mixing techniques)
$50/2hrs of hands on mixing techniques & basic mastering
AUDIO EDITING & CREATION:
$-Variable/song for session editing is dependant on the complexity of the session
$20-$100/song for beat creation for Hip Hop Emcees & Rappers
$50-$200/song for full instrumental production backing tracks (live or sampled)
$-Variable/project for Film Score or Advertising Jingles
AUDIO TRANSFER & RESTORATION: (bring old tapes & records back to life!!!)
$20-$50/song for basic to full audio restoration (includes transfer)
$10-$20/song for audio transfer (casette to cd, phono to cd, etc...)
CONTACT:
Message me on Myspace to get a direct quote or to get my direct phone number.
So please help spread the word that I am available to book sessions now!!!
And remember, a direct referral gets you 10% of the final bill!!!
That goes into YOUR pocket!!!
VITAMIN BLUE AUDIO - MOBILE RECORDING AT IT'S BEST!!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/19/2006
Band Website: NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!"vitaminblueaudio.com
NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!
Band Members: Matt Fletcher - Recording/Mixing Engineer/Producer/Arranger/Composer
Influences:
BANDS...Are You On A Budget?
CHECK OUT THESE AWESOME PACKAGES!!!
PLATINUM: $500*
Need something to catch the ear of labels? Or maybe you have been trying to get into a bigger venue but you need a better quality demo for the promoter... It's time to go Platinum!
3 Songs
8 hours of live tracking
8 hours of over dubs
8 hours of vocal tracking
2 full days of mixing
2 rounds of adjustments
5 Master CD's
2 Back-Up copies of the Pro-Tools session
Only about 7 days total from start to finish
Save almost $200 vs standard rates!!!
GOLD: $400*
Time to really get your name out there with an awesome sounding demo. You can use this to get gigs, maybe even entice an indie label, or get it duplicated and start developing a bigger fan base... Whether it's starting your journey into the music world or making sure that you keep your place, you can't go wrong when you go Gold!
3 Songs
8 hours of live tracking
4 hours of over dubs
4 hours of vocal tracking
1 1/2 days of mixing
1 round of adjustments
5 Master CD's
2 Back-Up copies of the Pro-Tools session
Only about 5 days total from start to finish
Save over $100 vs standard rates!!!
SILVER: $300*
Tired of just telling people that you are in a band? Want to finally record and put out a demo of your own? Perhaps you decided it's time to record all those songs you wrote with your acoustic guitar or piano. Maybe even get a gig with your cool new demo when you go SILVER!
3 Songs
4 hours of live tracking
2 hours of over dubs
4 hours of vocal tracking
1 day of mixing
1 round of adjustments
5 Master CD's
2 Back-Up copies of the Pro-Tools session
Only about 3 days total from start to finish
Save over 25% vs standard rates!!!
GARAGE BAND: $150*
Do you just want to get a better recording than your little boom box recorder? Perhaps you don't even have one of those!!! Well, let us bring a studio to you for one 7 hour session filled with creation. You'll get a day to have fun and lay down some tracks that you can show off. Start to come out of just being a Garage Band!

3 Songs
1 hour for set up and getting levels
3 hours of live recording
2 hours of vocal recording
1 hour of breakdown and burning of a cd with a rough copy of songs
***This is just a suggestion of time management for the day.***
**Time may be used purely for live tracking as well.**
1 half day mixing session
3 CD's with mixed material on them within 3 days of the recording date
Just 7 hours means only 1 day of your time!!!
Best Bang for your Buck!!!

*Total cost does not include any additional work requested by the artist. A deposit of 50% of the total is due up front as a security until the project is complete and paid in full.*
NOW HERE ARE SOME OF THE MANY BANDS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED ME:
I am in to any and all styles of music. From Chris Issak to Slayer and everything in between. Like: Sting, Outkast, Lunatics On Parole, Pantera, Dave Mathews, NOFX, Tony Bennet, Alien Ant Farm, Nine Inch Nails, No Doubt, Pink Floyd, Dishwalla, Dream Theater, D.I., Danny Elfman, The Cranberries, Coal Chamber, Filter, Jack Johnson, Insane Clown Posse, Incubus, Yes, Unwritten Law, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Tool, Tom Petty, Primus, Prodigy, MXPX, Janes Addiction, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Reel Big Fish, Out of Order, Melting Pot, Hum, Homegrown, Green Day, The Eagles, Deftones, Dead Kennedys, Chevelle, Bob Marley, Brian McKnight, Brian Setzer, Stray Cats, Enigma, Faith No More, Foo Fighters, Garth Brooks, Goldfinger, Santana, Sepultura, Rage Against the Machine, Tchaikovsky, Pearl jam, Zebrahead, Mozart, Weezer, "OLD" Sugar Ray, Sum 41, System of a Down, Red hot Chili Peppers, Slipknot, Smashing Pumpkins, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Kotton Mouth Kings, L7, Korn, Jimi Hendrix, Hoobastank, Big Bad Voodooo Daddy, Cherry Poppin' Daddies, Fishbone, Mustard Plug, Beatie Boys, AC/DC, Boston, Stone Temple Pilots, Sublime, Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Aerosmith, The Aquabats, Beach Boys, Silverchair, Spin Doctors, U2, Van Halen, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bach, Blind Melon, 3 Doors Down, A Perfect Circle, Lagwagon, Jimmy Eat World, Dr. Dre, Flogging Molly, Snoop Dog, Rammstein, Alice in Chains, Dear Factory, Marilyn Manson, Busta Rhymes, Bad Religion, Rancid, Earth Wind & Fire, The Sugar Hill Gang, Lords Of Acid, Meshuggah, Megadeath, Metallica, Matisyahu, Moby, Offspring, Smash Mouth, Subhumans, Tim McGraw, Buckwheat Zydeco, +44, and anyone else you want to introduce me to...

Sounds Like: IF YOU CAN HEAR IT IN YOUR HEAD...
I CAN MAKE HAPPEN FOR YOU!!!
Record Label: LOOKING FOR NEW TALENT!!!
Type of Label: Indie