Fatigue isn’t just something that happens to your quads when you finally make it in to the gym to work on that resolution. Working on the same task for too long without a break can send you into a mental fog, but there probably (hopefully) won’t be any sharp burning to tell you it’s time for a break. If you just can’t seem to get the sound you want out of a mix, try taking a break. Take a walk around the house, have a cup of tea, or go vent your frustrations to your pet. You might be surprised what an impact a short break can have on your ability to get work done.
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There's Something About The First Take
Quality recordings. Take your time. Don’t be afraid to record another take. There’s a one-line piece of advice for everything, and sometimes we’re almost told to expect to record quite a few takes before getting it right. Regardless of what your style or preference is, don’t delete that first take. It may not be musically perfect, but there’s often a certain vibe in the first take that’s hard to reproduce.
You can read more about it here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2013/01/21/why-your-first-vocal-take-might-be-your-best/
Audio Recording Apps For iPad
Recording audio is a great way to put your iPad or other iOS device to use. Depending on what your purpose is, you may have much different needs than the average user. Even if the biggest selling point for an audio recording app for you is its price, there are plenty of options. Sites like Soundcloud and Audioboo have their own recording apps.
You can read about some of the app options here: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/01/5-useful-audio-recording-ipad-apps.html
Start With A Good Recording
Some things just can’t be polished. And some recordings can’t be mixed to perfection. By starting with a good recording, you’re setting your final product up for success. If your recording sounds bad, fix it right then and there. Find what’s causing the issue and change it. You may take a bit longer to finalize your recording session, but the difference in how long mixing takes and the quality of your product will make it worth it.
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Finalizing A Mix
After listening through a track countless times, you may want to throw in the towel and call it ‘good enough’. Taking a few moments to listen to your track in several different ways to verify the quality of the mix can be helpful. For example, by listening from just outside the doorway of the room that your speakers are in, you can remove the stereo effects to focus on the other mixing effects that you’ve added.
You can read about other mixing tips here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2013/01/18/the-4-step-listening-check-for-your-mix/