Audio Recording

The vocals are what most people pay attention to in most songs. It doesn’t matter how good the music is if the vocals do not fit. There are many tips you can take to improve your vocal comp. Make sure to protect your vocal cords by making sure you take breaks, and make sure you’re singing to the context of the song. No matter how many of these tips you listen to, the vocal performance itself is still the most important part of a vocal arrangement.

Key Takeaways:

• The center of attraction in most of the music that is recorded and we listen to are vocals. They can make or break a song.
• People will not stick around long enough to listen to your song if the vocals don’t match up to industry standards no matter how professional the instrumentation.
• When tracking vocals in the studio, one should be taking notes during the recording within the DAW particularly when something interesting comes up.

“In my experience of comping countless songs, the first couple of takes a vocalist performs in front of a microphone are usually the best of the bunch.”

Read more: https://theproaudiofiles.com/vocal-comping/

Although recording guitar and bass are straightforward tasks in the studio, a number of considerations still need to be accounted for. Without these a recordist would get a poor result in the recording session. One choice the recordist has to make is between micing up the cabinet or plugging the instrument directly into interface. Using a mic is more simpler because it doesn’t require anything but to capture the sound of the guitar while plugging the instrument into the interface might involve taking in a different version of the sound. The recordist then has the decision to edit or shape the guitar sound that is captured. When micing the cabinet, another consideration to take into account is the position of the mic and the mic itself. It is recommended for recordists to use a Shure SM57 dynamic mic because it is a solid and professional mic. As for the mic position, it should be placed an inch or two away in front of the cabinet and at the center of the speaker. Other considerations for recordists can be found in the blog.

Key Takeaways:

• In order to record an electric guitar or bass in the studio one either mics up the cabinet or directly plugs the instrument straight into the interface.
• The easiest way to catch guitar sound in the studio is to mike the guitar amp cabinet because it give one the best sound.
• When one is doing direction injection (DI) of guitar recording, it is up to the recordist to shape the guitar tone or make decisions about amp selection.

“Recording electric guitar and bass can be—relatively speaking—one of the more straightforward tasks in the studio, but there are still a number of considerations to be taken into account, and a few pitfalls that could prevent an intrepid recordist from getting the best results.”

Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/pro-tips-for-recording-electric-guitar-and-bass

Soft synths are giving modular and hardware synths a run for their money lately, so MusicTech decided to profile the best ones. Arturia V Collection 6 is a superb software emulation set boasting a collection of 21 classic synths and keyboards that sells for €499. If your budget is more modest, you might consider the Rob Papen Go2, which offers very respectable quality for only €41. For €77, the Audio Damage Quanta mixes standard synthesis with excellent granular synthesis.

Key Takeaways:

• Gothic instruments Dronar Metal & Glass Module is a different soft synth that allows for more creativity with it’s library of textures.
• Audio Damage Quanta’s soft synthesizer offers dual oscillators and simplifies the entire process of mixing and creating.
• Rob Papen Go2 is a soft synth with plenty of options and at more affordable price range.

“Real-world synths are everywhere, with modular and other hardware synths as popular as ever. But soft synths are getting better and better, too, so ignore them at your peril.”

Read more: https://www.musictech.net/guides/best-soft-synths/