I recording any instrument there are some things you need to consider. Like the instrument, the one playing it and room conditions to name a few. Now in recording a bass guitar, the player is a major consideration as he or she needs to be able to achieve the tone one would need for recording, and their fingers are the major key in doing so.
Here are 3 different placement techniques one needs to consider to come up with an excellent bass guitar recording.
The most basic way to record your bass guitar is by using a direct box. Be mindful in choosing yours.
Read more here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/05/24/recording-bass-guitar/
Red 8Pre By Focusrite
Focusrite, with its wide range of Red series audio interface units, has released a bigger and much better version of its previously released king of the said series, the Red 4Pre.
Packed with almost everything that Focusrite tried to do with the Red 4Pre, he former king of the pack is now replaced with a much better interface and tons more of interfacing options.
The Red 8Pre, although looking almost identical to 4Pre with its red polished aluminum face and the same inputs and outputs, contains an additional 4 buttons for switching between mic inputs. Come closer and you will see the difference.
Read this review from Music Tech: http://www.musictech.net/2017/05/fouscrite-red-8pre-review-bigger-better/
GearFest '17 The Largest Music Trade Show In The USA
The largest music trade show open to the public returns this June. GearFest ’17 organized by online music retail giant Sweetwater will be opening on June 23-24. The 2-day event will be packed with gear expo, entertainment, seminars, workshops, and other activities for all music enthusiasts.
GearFest is becoming a popular name when it comes to great deals but if you are on a tight budget you can still enjoy the 2-day packed with workshops and seminars from well-known musicians like Eric Johnson and Chuck Ainly just to name a few.
GearFest will be featuring over 400 product lines so you better come prepared.
Read more here: http://www.soundonsound.com/news/sweetwater-presents-gearfest-17
Acoustic Guitar Home Recording In 5 Steps
There are a few ways you can record your acoustic guitar at home to achieve an acceptable quality. With the use of Audio-Technica ATM450 cardioid condenser microphone via Electronic Desktop Konnekt Firewire Interface.
- Make sure to minimalize room influence by placing your mic as close to your instrument as possible, but still keeping a comfortable distance. By doing so you are keeping a balanced sound for your guitar.
- Capture full dynamic range of your guitar by optimizing the gain level of your mic-pre but ensure not overdrive the signal as this becomes a disruption in your DAW. Do it immediately as this is hard to repair further in the process.
Sound Forge Pro MAC3 Now Available
Magix recently released the first part of a trio of Sound Forge. The Pro Mac3 is the first installment of what Magix is set out to release very soon. On their list the Sound Forge Audio Studio and the Sound Forge Pro. 3 products that Magix has committed to upgrading its entire sound forge family.
Pro Mac 3 is set to pave the way for these upgrades is said to be the perfect tool for audio processing and mastering using a Mac OS. Adding several new features to its already popular ones including iZotope plugins RX and Ozone Elements to name a few.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/05/sound-forge-pro-mac-3/