So I have recorded about 8 tracks of my own solo stuff with full instrumentation, then about 14 songs with my current band, a 3-4 acoustic guitar/vocal songs. I just last week launched the website for my studio, a facebook page, craigslist add, and passed out some business cards at a few gigs to other bands.  I am wanting to start recording music for other musicians and make a little cash to put into more gear.
 
   I get a call today from an old friend and former bandmate who's current band (hardcore metal) is doing well and I had heard they have been recording their new record with big time producer Matt Laplant (he has recently produced Sevendust & Skindred among others).   The record is almost done (Matt will apparently be mastering it on sunday) but the band decided there is one more song they want on this record but funds are starting to run low on the recordings budget...  They saw my posts on facebook, went to the site and like the sounds of what I have done and would like me to record this song for them next week.   haha!   I mean I am up for whatever challenge comes my way and will take it on with all that I have got, but having my song production on the same record in between songs he has done is kinda like.... If my friends thought I was funny so I decided to give stand up comedy a try and then landed a spot between say Ron White & Larry the cable guy for my debut gig.
NO PRESSURE AT ALL!
  
   Anyhow, I told him right off the bat that I need at least 2-3 of the songs they just did with Matt and a couple days to analyze them prior to tracking this song so I can make sure we get as close as possible to the sounds, Eq balances, and stereo image.   I am really looking forward to this now and I can't wait to see how I stack up!
 
Any tips?  Now is definately a time that I could use them!

Ozone and matching EQ, spectrum analysis, Harbal and a heck of a lot more skill than I have.

Robby has it right and so do you. Simply use their tracks as reference and even A/B yours and theirs (for sonic compatibility).

At least that's what I would do, but I'm not sure I have the skills either.

OK, That's kinda what I figured.   It's sink or swim time which is just fine with me as that is pretty much how I do everything.  I grow a pair, jump in with both feet, and give it hell.  I have jumped into (BS'd my way into) several different career fields over the years and figured it out once on the job, no one has ever called me on it so I am pretty slick with the fake it til ya make it thing.
   Not that I am faking anything here but I mean I don't think many would attempt this at this point.  I figure why the hell not!?   I not sure I am going to use Ozone though.  I think I would rather use voxengo span to sweep through the Eq spectrum and see what he has where ya know? 
  The over all Eq could be very close and it could still sound way off if the Eq of the individual instruments is different.  Once I get the individual tones close, and the mix dialed in I should be real close at that point.  What a cool learning experiance!

No tips Chuck, that's all out of my league at the moment.  Pretty cool though.  You will do great.

Yup!  Out of my league!  If serious I'd use work-breakdown strategies and record sections 'on-time' and schedule things 1st ... your way.

Because you are already stablished with proven workers, you'll probably succeed well enough!  Please let us know how you fair.

Way to go Chuck,
Excited to see you grow with this!!!
Look forward to the updates.
You have a great outlook on things and will do just fine, who knows, ya might teach them something as well.  Everyone is different in someway which isnt a bad thing 

Best Wishes

I agree with Mike too.  You are driving a fast car so keep it on the road and watch the curves!

Life is great isn't it?

Rimshot

What would be cool is if Matt allowed you to study one of the actual project files so you could see how he panned, EQ'd, compressed, etc. the tracks.  That would be a great learning experience.  If it were me I'd pay money for that, but he may be very protective over his secrets, as he has every right to be.

Thanks for the vote of confidence guys. 
Guitartrek- yeah that would be awesome-doubt that's going to happen though.