Who would have thought that the long gone era of cassette tapes would resurface today. Slowly making its way up to the trends and backed up by a majority young millennial consumers is the cassette. Surprisingly it’s not a nostalgic move by the older generation but a recent discovery of the younger ones. Although some prefer the analog sound these cassettes produce it is really about bands wanting to own their music and cassettes are inexpensive and can be produced in a small amount of time with not much effort. Leading to what we call now as the “Cassette Culture”.
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How To Record An Acoustic Guitar
There is no one size fits all when it comes to recording your acoustic guitar, this type just varies per instrument so recording one may need some variations. Good thing there is more than one technique you can choose from. Producer, engineer, author and coach Bobby Owsinski of the Music Production gives us three techniques from his book that is sure to work. Have them handy in case everything else you have tried failed.
First, consider the following, close miking the sound hole is a complete no-no because generally, this is where the worst way to produce that sound for your recording.
Close miking the sound hole is a complete no-no, as this produces the worst sound you can use for your recording.
Read more here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/08/09/recording-acoustic-guitar/
Everything You Need To Start Your iOS Studio
Planning to start your own iOS studio? Now there are quite a few things needed to create a studio and each might have specific tools and needs. MusicTech Magazine recently came up with a series Beginners Guide, where they create a specific starter pack for every music enthusiast, engineer or producer. Let’s take a look inside their iOS studio starter pack.
Here are your essentials for your studio:
Headphones – For on the go, mobile music making you would rather prefer headphones than a monitor.
Microphones – Record directly into your device directly, there are quite a few available to choose from.
Read full list here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/08/buyers-guide-ios-studio/
Mix With A Few Plugins As Possible
“Less is more” is a statement that is super applicable to mixing and music production. Well, actually any recording, such as voice over as well.
When it comes to the plugins you use, you should be keep the “less is more” advice in mind.
A lot of people use plugins to cover up some flaws we feel that we might be having during the course of our mix. With the wrong mindset, we might think that more plugins we use the better our mix become.
Graham Cochrane of Recording Revolution recommends trying to mix using as few plugins as possible.
Watch video here: https://www.recordingrevolution.com/mix-with-as-few-plugins-as-possible/
Vocal Recording Checklist For Producers
To bring out the best in your vocal recording you should consider your most important asset, your vocalist. And when your vocalist is happy and contented chances are you are already on your way to a great recording. Producer/ engineer Bob Owsinski comes up with a checklist if you intend to produce your tracks or you’re simply working as a mixer to create that seamless relationship between you and your vocalist. As we all know it’s those small details that sometimes forget but would also count the most.
Always consider your vocalist’s preference especially when it comes to their microphone.
Read more here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/08/02/vocal-recording-checklist/