When it comes to recording sessions there are some tips that can makes things easier and more organized in general. The first tip for organization when it comes to this is to create a folder for each individual song. To speed this process up you can use a script that is created with Automator, which is a utility included with Mac OS X. If you are not using the Mac operating system there are some free windows alternatives to this software.
Archives for December 2016
20 Pro Tips To Create The Perfect Studio – Part 2
A guide to creating a music studio to fit your needs based off of the advice provided by 20 professional producers. Contains recommendations on the favorite hardware, software, and techniques employed by these pros in addition to advice on how to go about just getting started up, and helpful tips and advice on stuff the aspiring producer may need they.
Key Takeaways:
- Just to try to keep it simple. You don’t need tons of equipment to make good music, or create a good mix of your music.
- Read, read and read. Also, if you’re tired, go to bed because you’re not hearing everything.
- Think about what you want to achieve and about what space you have. Never give up on your dream.
“Stop what you are doing immediately. Use your brain and think. What is the purpose of the studio? What are you trying to achieve? If you don’t know, then restart the next day. It’s important to let things take time.”
Kinetic Treats For Kontakt Player For FREE
Native Instruments has released a new Kontakt Library that features the sounds of children’s vintage toys called Kinetic Treats. The best part is that the library will be available as a free download from the Native Instruments website until January 4th, 2017, all you need to do is create an account.
Buttons, sliders and knobs are disguised as toy trains, robots, glowing space invaders, origami cranes, and a spinning ballerina so all you need is a little bit of exploring to get the full experience of the Kinetic Treats.
Read more about this here: http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2016/12/15/native-instruments-kinetic-treats/
How to EQ Distorted Guitars Out of the Way of the Vocal
Guitarists who want to know how to EQ out distorted guitar from getting in the way of vocals need to read this article. You’ll learn the best EQ strategies for eliminating drowning out those quiet vocal parts while still keeping your wanted distortion. This is the way to become the EQ guru at home or in the studio.
Key Takeaways:
- Teaches how to make a “distorted guitar fit better with a vocal in the mix”
- Four ideas include: panning them out of the way, filtering the highs of the guitar, cutting the guitar where the vocal sits, and helping the guitar cut through somewhere else
- Making the distorted guitar sound better with the vocals can be achieved through manipulation of different aspects of sound
“Sometimes all you need is to give the vocal its space in the center. Pan the guitar out of the way and let the vocal take charge.”
MusicTech Magazine – Issue 166: Gear of the Year 2016
Behind every great piece of technology there’s a brilliant mind behind it, and in our 166th issue (yeah I know) we would like to give credit where credit is due. As well as having a list of what we consider the best gear of 2016, we also have interviews, tech reviews, and tutorials included in this issue for all your viewing pleasures. We hope you enjoy this copy and would like to subscribe in the future.