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    Being in this day and age, in the midst of a digital and social revolution due in part because of the internet and social media, we here at Disc2Day are fully aware of the transition of music and movies to an almost entirely digital format. Large, seemingly indestructible companies such as Borders, Blockbuster, Circuit City and so forth have closed their doors after years and years of successful business. Other companies such as Best Buy and Barnes & Noble are dramatically reducing their once hugely successful "big box" stores into smaller, more manageable operations. This is all almost entirely due to the "digital revolution". Instead of buying tangible books, CDs, and DVDs, consumers are now turning to digital books, mp3 players, and digital movie players and services.
    However, there is still demand for these tangible products, which is where we here at Disc2Day come in. CDs and DVDs are still useful for music and movies, especially for those that aren't technologically savvy and/or don't have the time or resources available to utilize the digital media that is so widely popular right now. CDs and DVDs are still very important to use for backup storage; with the advent of "cloud" storage, there is still the need and general sense of security to have your files backed up on something that is tangible and in your sole possession, as opposed to storing your files on a digital network that might crash or become susceptible to hackers or security breaches.
    Also, there is something a little more sentimental about having an object to hold and value as opposed to something entirely digital. Think of the days when there were only vinyl records in record stores. Those seemed to be on the verge of extinction when CDs became the norm, but they have been experiencing a steady climb in demand and sales precisely because of that reason: people want something to hold, to look at, an object that can be held onto and last for years and years. That's why CDs and DVDs are still important and relevant.
    So when you work with us, we take that into consideration. We are also changing with the times. We offer digital download cards and services, as well as USB thumb drives that allow you to store digital files on a smaller, convenient method than a CD or DVD. And, also keep in mind that we offer a full range of printing services as well: posters, postcards, fliers, brochures, business cards...anything that can be printed (up to 11x17), we can do for you.
    We will always keep you, the customer, in the top of our priorities, and during these changing times we are always working to meet the demands and we are always adapting to the changes the future brings us.
    So, from all of us here at Disc2Day, thank you for helping us be the Number One supplier of CDs and DVDs out there, and we will always continue to provide the excellent customer service, products, and prices that you have come to know and trust from us. 
    
    

Labels: cd, digital download cards, duplication, dvd, print, replication, usb

    One of the things we here at Disc2Day have in common with our customers is that we love music. All of us have had a concert experience that we'll never forget. In this blog post, I (the author/administrator of this blog) will share with you my most memorable concert experience, and please feel free to chime in with yours in the comments section!
    It was about 12 years ago in Cleveland, Ohio. I had managed to get floor tickets to see one of my favorite bands of all time, Tool. Not only were these tickets for the floor of the arena - it was general admission, no seats, just a wide open space. To have this kind of setup for a band like Tool was so exciting. When we arrived, we made sure to be up front even during the opening act, and tried our best to remain up front after the opening act's set was over so we could have a prime location for Tool. Shortly after the opening act, Meshuggah, had ended, people began filing in and the space gradually became more and more cramped, and you could feel the weight of people slowly pushing against you. By the time the drummer, Danny Carey, began testing out his drums, the crowd was already at a fever pitch, with my small, skinny body doing everything I could to prevent from getting crushed against the front railing. Then, the lights dimmed, and the crowd burst out in cheers, and the weight of hundreds of people behind me push forward like a semi truck. I held onto the front railing like I was doing pushups while standing up, to give myself as much breathing room as possible. The band walked out on the stage, the video screens started, and the feedback and noise of the amps turned up. The bass player, Justin Chancellor, plucked a string and the bass was so loud, so rumbling, it hit you right square in the chest and pushed the air out of your lungs. Danny Carey started drumming an entrancing tribal beat, the toms and cymbals seemingly hitting you square in the head. Adam Jones, the guitarist, swelled in with his signature feedback-laden guitar tone and the goosebumps on my arms rose up. Maynard, the lead singer, in his typical tongue-in-cheek humor said "wake up everybody" and asked the crowd, "what's round on the sides and flat in the middle"? (a sortof inside joke for Ohioans). The crowd roared, people were crowd surfing, and the mosh pit began. The band came in with their opening song "Stinkfist" and it was pretty much an audio/visual assault.
    For the next almost 2 hours, this did not let up, and at times I had to crowd surf back to where I could catch my breath and take a sip of water, and crowd surfed back up to get as close to the front as I could. The volume and the bass was so huge that words alone cannot describe the feeling. No other band can put on a show like Tool because of the fact that their sound is so massive and they just pummel you with an audio and visual experience that tests the limits of what your senses can handle. If you ever have the opportunity to see Tool, do it! You will not regret it one bit.
    On behalf of us here at Disc2Day, keep on rockin' and remember that if you're in a band and you want to become like Tool, you'll have to start with small, humble beginnings, and keep at it! Patience is key and sometimes it takes 5 or even 10 years for a band to "break it big". Do you have what it takes to make your music career flourish?

Labels: cd, concerts, design, duplication, dvd, print, replication

     One of the many services we provide here at Disc2Day is mastering, which is also the one step of the audio recording process that is surrounded with most questions. In this post we will explain what mastering is and how it benefits you in the duplication complete package ordering process.
     Mastering is the final step of the recording process, a "polishing" if you will, before the recording goes on to duplication/replication, packaging, and distribution. It takes the final mix and goes through all the tracks one by one, checking to make sure that all the songs are at the same volume level, that the highs, lows, bass, treble, and mids are all coming in clearly without any clipping in the speakers or blowouts or compression. It also tweaks the levels to be acceptable for radio airplay, which requires a certain kind of sound equalization that is different than what you would hear in a home stereo, computer, or car.
     There are many musicians out there that skip the mastering process and go straight from mixing to duplication and packaging. Sometimes, this can be acceptable for a few reasons. One being that if the recording and mixing process was simple and quick, you may be happy with the final mix. Another reason is that sometimes musicians have a tight budget, are in a very small band, and want to just put out a quick demo without a lot of frills. This works too especially if the music is simple enough to where it doesn't need polishing up.
     Now, we here at Disc2Day offer this service because often there are musicians that record their projects themselves or in home-based studios and really don't know where to go for the mastering step. We take your final audio mix, import the tracks into our mastering software, and go meticulously go through each track. When we are finished with the first master, we send you a master "proof" CD, which allows you to listen to the master and tell us if you want to make any changes or if you are good with it. Once you approve the master, we take that and send it off to get duplicated or replicated. We also offer mastering on its own, without the addition of duplicating and packaging, if you wish.
     Our prices are very reasonable compared to many other professional mastering studios out there and, like with all of our complete package products and services, we can work with you and your budget.
     Please contact us today and we'll help you turn your dream project into a reality!

Labels: cd, complete package, duplication, mastering, replication

A long-time customer of ours, flutist Sherry Finzer, is about to release her new album "Someone Like Me" on October 1st, which is being designed and manufactured here at Disc2Day! Visit her Facebook page, check out her music, and support local artists and musicians! Check out her Facebook page here and check out her music and help support local artists & musicians!

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Hey friends in Phoenix! If you're looking for something to do tonight, head over to the Icehouse Tavern behind the Wal-Mart on 40th St. & Thomas (adjacent to the indoor ice hockey arena) and check out local desert riff-rock outfit Dead Canyon performing their first show with their new bassist! Support local music and local businesses! And remember, please stop by our office or give us a call for any of your CD, DVD, poster, or flier needs!

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