SL Drum 3 is a straightforward user interface focused on quality of sound. It features self-contained reverb that each drum part can be sent to and a control for distortion. This freeware drum rompler instrument in VST and AU plugin formats for compatible digital audio workstations on PC and Mac.
SL Drums 3 is available for free download via Beatmaker (681 MB download size, ZIP archive, 32-bit & 64-bit VST/AU plugin format for Windows & Mac, made with Maize Sampler).
Read more about this here: http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2017/03/23/beatmaker-sl-drums-3/
Audio Recording
Comparing 6 Different Microphone Positions
Mark Weiss of the audioprofiles.com breaks down and shows the difference between 6 different microphone positions. In this video, he compares this 6 positions based on voice.
The first position: Straight into the microphone
Mark places the microphone about 4 to 6 inches away from his mouth and aimed straight to his mouth, from this position the microphone is able to capture everything from the low end to the nasal quality of his voice. With this capture, you can never go wrong. The only drawback is a little jumping in the low end as there is a tendency for the microphone to be knocked off every now and then.
Watch the full video here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/video/microphone-positions-compared-on-vocals/
How To Mix Vocals Like A Pro
We all know that a good recording always is backed up by good vocals. The better your vocals the better your recording will be. And so is the other way around, a poor vocal will most likely lead to a messy recording. Well it takes more this to make your recording sound great because honestly, vocals can be very tricky sometimes so here are a few tips to help you record your vocals like a pro:
Bring your vocals in as early as possible because a mix that already has too much in it might give you a hard time adding vocals to it.
Read more here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/7-simple-tips-mix-vocals-like-pro/
Your Pre-Session Checklist
The pre-session recording is an important key to a successful output. This is the process when you receive all information prior to beginning your recording session. The more you master this checklist the more smooth your sessions will be and the better your recordings will become. Taken from Recording Engineers Handbook 4th Edition here are a few things you should consider before starting your recordings. Although most of the information found here will be provided by the producers, artists or the band themselves. Having a checklist allows you to make adjustments as soon as possible and saves you time and energy
Read checklist here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/03/01/pre-session-recording-checklist/
The Top 5 Mistakes We Make
Having experience in home-studio recording and have taught quite a number of students in the past 15 years, seeing all the mistakes people make, Graham Cochrane founder of the Recording Revolution breaks down some of the most common mistakes when mixing in a home studio. In this video, he reveals the top 5 mistakes that you can avoid to get instant improvement in your mixes.
Turn your bad mixes to good and even better, no matter the equipment or DAW you are using. The genre does not even matter if you could learn and understand these mistakes you can avoid them and create great recordings.
Watch video here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/top-5-mixing-mistakes/