How long will it take for my final tracks to be delivered?

Your tracks will be completed in 7 business days from the time you fill out the Studio Form and we receive your scratch/reference MP3 files. There are  some factors that will determine the speed of your project, including; The proper preparation of your reference tracks (we provide easy detailed instructions), the complexity of your song and desired drum performance. The only other factor would be your choice of delivery i.e Downloading them vs. regular mail.

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How will I receive my final Drum tracks?

You will have the option to either download your final drum tracks or have them mailed on CD. These files are large, so only select the download option if you have a fast internet connection.

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How large are the final drum track files?

You may receive up to 12 separate drum tracks:

1. Kick

2. Yamaha sub Kick

3. Snare drum Over

4. Snare drum Under

5. Tom One

6. Tom Two

7. Tom Three

8. Hi Hat

9. Overhead Right

10. Overhead Left

11. Room Right

12. Room Left

Depending on the sample-rate and bit-depth of your project, this could total over 450 MB! If you have a DSL or cable internet connection consider the download option , otherwise simply choose delivery on a CD through the mail .

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What format will my final drum tracks be?

All the individual drum tracks we send you will be recorded to WAV or AIFF files (depending on what you select in the Studio Form) at the sample-rate and bit-depth of your choice.

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Can I talk to the drummer on the phone?

Yes. If you have any questions before or after you start a project, Neil would be happy to talk with you. Email us at Tuffdrums.com to coordinate a time for us to speak.

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Can I use the final drum tracks on my other projects?

Yes. You are licensing the drum tracks and you can use them in any way associated with your own songs and projects. However, please note the following... 

• You can NOT distribute the drum tracks in ANY form unless they are part of your own songs/productions.

 • You can NOT sell or give any parts of the drum tracks, in any format, to anyone unless the drums are mixed with your own songs/productions.

• You can NOT edit or mix the drum tracks into any kind of loops or samples that will be used for resale or distribution.

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Who will hear my song after I email my reference MP3 tracks?

Only Tuffdrums will hear your music. Your songs, along with any other info will be kept strictly confidential and never given to any third-parties. We never disclose any information you give us without your consent.

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Do I need to credit the drummer for his work?

This is not necessary. Although, it would be nice if you give credit to the drummer Neil Tufano and include the following address... www.Tuffdrums.com.

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Can I get Midi drum tracks?

We do not supply Midi drum tracks. All the drums you receive are on separate tracks so it's not very difficult to create Midi tracks from the audio tracks. Most recording programs have features that do this (Drumagog, Pro Tools has Sound Replacer, etc.). This allows you to get the "feel" of the real drummer mixed with the sampled sounds of your choice.

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Will I get to preview and approve the final drum tracks before they are sent to me?

Yes. After we complete your drum session we email a MP3 file for you to preview. If you like the take, the final drum tracks will be sent to you.  If you want Neil to make some changes, there is no charge.  A new preview will be sent after the revision.

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