Rapper-producer Latrell James is well known for his sharp lyrics and his expansive and poetic vocabulary, as a producer, he has made quite a name especially when it comes to Boston Hip-hop. Behind all the fame Latrell is also a mixing and mastering engineer basically his foundation of where he is right now in the industry. iZotope recently had the privilege of interviewing Latrell James
iZotope recently had the privilege of interviewing Latrell James and here are a few pointers he ahs to say when it comes to mastering.
James recalls how he once thought of recording as simple as not making it too loud.
Read more here: https://www.izotope.com/en/community/blog/artist-stories/2017/03/what-is-mastering-latrell-james-two-slices-of-bread.html
Archives for March 2017
How To Mix Vocals Like A Pro
We all know that a good recording always is backed up by good vocals. The better your vocals the better your recording will be. And so is the other way around, a poor vocal will most likely lead to a messy recording. Well it takes more this to make your recording sound great because honestly, vocals can be very tricky sometimes so here are a few tips to help you record your vocals like a pro:
Bring your vocals in as early as possible because a mix that already has too much in it might give you a hard time adding vocals to it.
Read more here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/7-simple-tips-mix-vocals-like-pro/
Your Pre-Session Checklist
The pre-session recording is an important key to a successful output. This is the process when you receive all information prior to beginning your recording session. The more you master this checklist the more smooth your sessions will be and the better your recordings will become. Taken from Recording Engineers Handbook 4th Edition here are a few things you should consider before starting your recordings. Although most of the information found here will be provided by the producers, artists or the band themselves. Having a checklist allows you to make adjustments as soon as possible and saves you time and energy
Read checklist here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/03/01/pre-session-recording-checklist/
The Top 5 Mistakes We Make
Having experience in home-studio recording and have taught quite a number of students in the past 15 years, seeing all the mistakes people make, Graham Cochrane founder of the Recording Revolution breaks down some of the most common mistakes when mixing in a home studio. In this video, he reveals the top 5 mistakes that you can avoid to get instant improvement in your mixes.
Turn your bad mixes to good and even better, no matter the equipment or DAW you are using. The genre does not even matter if you could learn and understand these mistakes you can avoid them and create great recordings.
Watch video here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/top-5-mixing-mistakes/
The Piano 3 By Nord
Nord has made quite an impression when it decided to make its keyboards red. Truly an out of the box idea from a standard of black and white keyboards. But Nord has more to offer than the color red because their keyboards are actually really good. Keeping up with the bright color is Nord’s quality.
Thi biggest offer thus far is the Piano 3, biggest in its size with 88 notes but also comes with incredible features. Packed with a triple-sensor key bed and Nord’s Virtual Action Hammer Technology for that perfectly improved key response depicting that of a grand piano itself.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/03/nord-piano-3-reviewed/