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.
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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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