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Section Summary
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The
AudioPro Home Recording Course, Volume 2 Book (not sheet music).
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Producing
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Assumptions
In order to be as efficient
as possible, I will assume you have read the basic recording
section of this site and I will assume you do not want to read
all my personal stories or any little jokes I may think are funny.
I use the K.I.S.S. method (Keep it Short and Simple).
I will also assume you have the following:
| 4 track recorder (or better) |
| Effect pedals or racks |
| A computer with sound card |
| Recorder
Settings Use the noise reduction setting if available. Set recorder to high speed (if setting is present). Reduces s/n signal to noise ratio. Keep the preamp signals low - increase volume of the guitar/amp/mic/etc. Levels on the recorder should indicate constant green/occasional red. |
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Effects and Mixing
Effects pedals and racks - mix these into the sound coming from your amp before it is recorded. I will be doing a 'tips section' in the near future, which will cover the use of individual effects. Here are a couple of things to consider.
| Compressor/limiter - especially good for drums, bass and vocals |  |
You will want to add reverb when you 'mix down', in order to make to make it seem like you are recording in an auditorium and not a basement. Take this into consideration when you are deciding on your original sound.
| Mixing
Down Set your levels at 3db - this will produce a result around 0db (which is optimum). (Have two red lights showing). Use the punch in and out in order to 'fix' any flaws. Use the Effects/Aux send to add your final reverb and touches.
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| Adjust all your tracks to the same level with panning set between both sides. Adjust the panning so that you move the sounds to different parts of the sound field. Adjust the EQ for each sound. Don't use the exact same EQ settings for all the tracks or else the sounds will not seem to be distinct from each other. Resist the urge to add to much 'high' in your EQ because it will cause hissing. | |
Freeing up Channels
Easiest Way
Most basic multi-track recorders have a bounce option (check your manual). Basically it take three tracks and records them together on the fourth channel. The other three channels can then be used to add more tracks. NOTE: this method will make the three tracks into one mono track and will not sound as good as the original sounded. The more times you bounce, the the lesser the quality of the final sound.
Better Way
A better alternative is to 'mix down' the tracks onto a regular cassette player then record it back onto your four-track. This will preserve the stereo quality of the sound.
Using Your Computer (basic)
The best way (especially
for digital) is to mix the four tracks down to your hard drive on
your computer. You can use a 1/8 input adapter jack (available at
radio shack, etc.). This will plug into the 'line in' on your
sound card. You will need to have some software to record it.
Play it back and use the line out on your sound card to record it
back to a single track on your recorder. You may want to add some
effects to the sound whle you have it on your computer. It is
easier to manipulate and redo on your hard drive than from tape
to tape.
(There are
many freeware and trial versions on the web. Check tucows.com
under the audio section. For further information on software,
check the 'advanced recording' section of this site. )
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Studio Tips Have everything ready to record. When you feel inspired, play immediately. Save individual tracks and do a mix down the day after recording. Compare the two mixes and you will see why this is a good idea :-) |
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| Use
many things to record sounds. Guitars, basses, drums,
keyboards, flutes, tambourines, bells, clarinets, audio
clips, VHS clips, computer sounds, etc. Clean heads on recorders. This should be done often. It makes a great deal of difference when you are mixing down or bouncing. |
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