In The Studio: Recording Background Vocals
Background vocals requires a different technique than solo vocals for both recording and production in order to get the best result.
Background vocals requires a different technique than solo vocals for both recording and production in order to get the best result.
With powerful mastering tools now available to everyone, sometimes it’s easier to do more harm than good when self-mastering. Here are some straightforward guidelines to help in attaining the desired result.
One of the hardest things to record can be a vocalist who is not comfortable with the studio conditions.
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Most compressor plugins today are based on the four different types of electronic building blocks from the analog hardware days.
The groove and the pocket – they’re what give a song its life. The goal is developing a solid groove delivering a great feel, further enhanced by a deep pocket. Here’s more on how it works.
One of the most overlooked techniques is using equalization to add size to an element, which is particularly important in sparse mixes.
Pushing up some faders, getting a reasonable balance and adding some effects might work for a rough mix, but there’s more to building a great mix…
As with certain other aspects to mixing, the use of reverb is frequently either overlooked or misunderstood.
Simple steps to a more organized session as well as fewer headaches when files and tracks must be shared.
A well-written arrangement keeps the various instruments out of each other’s way right from the beginning…
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