Vocals can be unforgiving when it comes to recording time. As complex as they are, listeners are intimately familiar with what a voice should sound like. Because of this, a bad vocal track or mix can stand out like a sore thumb. Starting off right with a great vocal recording will make the mixing and mastering processes much easier. Remember, there are some things that just can’t be polished.
You can read the full guide for recording vocals in a home studio here: https://www.musicclout.com/contents/article-122-recording-vocals-professionally-in-a-home-studio.aspx
Archives for March 2013
Don't Let Organization Stifle Creativity
While the science behind the function of each brain hemisphere may not agree with popular myths, the fact that it doesn’t take much to interrupt a creative thought remains. Optimizing your workflow can help increase productivity and decrease stress, two things that are hard to turn down.
You can read the full article for the details here: http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/in_the_studio10/
Free Log Drum Sample Library Available For Kontakt
FluffyAudio has released a free sample library of log drum samples. This set comes with 258 samples, which should be plenty of variety to mix into your tracks. Even if you don’t use these samples very often, you really can’t beat that price. Listen to the demo track before you make any judgements.
You can get more information from the full article here: http://www.kvraudio.com/news/fluffyaudio-releases-my-log-drum-free-sample-library-for-kontakt-21805
Free Chance To Win AmpliTube Orange Collection
There are a few days left in the giveaway from IK Multimedia and Orange Amplification. The contest just requires an email address, and is available to all countries. It looks like you will be entered onto a mailing list by entering the contest, so keep that in mind when deciding which address to share.
You can read more and enter the contest here: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/news/?item_id=2307
Getting Started With Home Recording
Home recording equipment can be as cheap or as expensive as you want. Knowing which budget purchases aren’t worth your time and which expensive items are past the point of diminishing returns of cost versus quality takes experience. With a modest budget it is possible to get started recording and producing music. You may even have some of the necessary equipment already.
Heck, if you have a computer you already have most everything you need gear-wise. Add a $49 USB mic, and you can record professional sounding audio, assuming you have a bit of knowledge. But hey, that’s what we’re here for:).
Our 5-part post series, How To Build A Home Recording Studio shows you how to get started, including everything you need for several different levels of initial budget.
Bjorgvin Benediktsson over at Audio Issues is of much the same mind. In 2013 you don’t need much to enter into the world of professional recording. Check out his take on it here: http://www.audio-production-tips.com/essential-home-recording-equipment.html
Cheers!
Ken