If you have ever attempted recording your acoustic guitar side by side with your vocals then this video is for you. You might have tried different ways or techniques including recording the guitar first then your vocals but it just did not give you that authentic feel. Here’s the good news this is totally achievable all you need is one microphone.
Yes, just one microphone! the key is to understand what and where. What – identify and understand the type of microphone and Where you are you supposed to place it. The key is to get the right height and distance.
Watch video here: https://www.recordingrevolution.com/recording-acoustic-guitar-vocals-time-one-microphone/
How To Use A Mic With A Snare Drum
Finding the right place to put your mic when using a snare drum is very crucial. Even just an inch of difference can totally change the sound that you’re getting from your snare.
Experimenting on mic positions is necessary to get the perfect sound from your equipment. Try different angles, use more mics and make changes as the music changes as well. The only way for you to find the perfect position for your mic is if you experiment.
Read more about this here: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/how-to-mic-snare-drum/
The Basics Of Mastering
What dos it mean to master a song? Let’s hear from an expert.
Known for his 20 years of experience in the music industry, with artists like Lady Gaga and Rhianna just to name a few, music producer Marc JB breaks down the art of mastering. He also breaks down the techniques you need need to create your own epic tracks.
Although it often made to seem a mysterious, tedious and expensive thing, mastering is quite simple once you understand its nooks and crannies.
Marc JB describes good mastering as balanced, clear, present and loud. If it sounds good on a variety of systems then that’s a success.
Mastering is basically just stuff you do in the final stage after a recording is mixed down.
Read the tips from Marc here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/07/get-hands-on-with-mastering-the-basics-part-1/
You might also be interested in our posts: Mastering a Song – What Does It Mean? and Home Recording For Non-Engineers – It’s Not Hard Or Expensive
Improve Your Mix With These 3 Plugins
There are a lot of factors to consider if you want a well polished and professional sounding recording. And choosing the right plugins plays a major role for this. Graham Cochrane of The Recording Revolution claims you can make that huge improvement with just 3 plugins.
In his video, he walks us through the beginnings towards the results of choosing these plugins. Although you may still be needing more to cap up your work you can already feel the boost these plugins can give your mix.
Graham is even generous enough to show his exact settings so you can have a starting point.
Watch the full video here: https://www.recordingrevolution.com/top-3-plugins-to-start-a-mix/
Master An Electronic Music Track Like A Pro
If you want to know how to professionally master an electronic music track the way a mastering engineer does it, here are a few tips you can follow.
First things first – Your goal when mastering is to make sure that entire mix is balanced, that all parts of the mix come out clearly and distinctly. You will be needing a reference track that is mastered well and is somewhat similar to what you are trying to achieve This will ensure that you are working towards a professionally mastered sound. Also, ensure that this track peaks between 3 and 6 to give you enough room to process.
Read more here: https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-master-electronic-music–cms-28982