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A
Bit of advice before getting into the studio
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To
have successful studio experiences, you have to prepare and practice.
Your days in will then no longer be a pain in the butt but intense moments
of creation.
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Structured
Rehearsals
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When
you go off to the studio, you think that you are ready ! Your songs go over
well in rehearsal.
If you take the time to record yourself and then listen, you will see that
you're not in place, that there is some drifting and some notes that come
from God knows where. In studio, this is not excusable and there really
isn't any room for armatures in the disc market.
If you are able to record yourself before, even if it is just with a tape
recorder, you will then be able to learn from yourself and all the things
your voice and hands tend to do once recording.
Just start with one song and take the time to do this very simple procedure
and see if you can't better the sound recording.
After, things will go more smoothly. |
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The
Rhythmic Section
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This
is the base of the recording. You'll start by recording base and drums.
I prefer to record them together rather than separately because normally,
the musical energy is better. Start together and try to work on the beat
(a head phone metronome). The beat can be a rhythm box that you programmed
for the song (always heard in the head set.). I know it's painful but after
a couple of times, you'll learn to play together. Why play with the beat
? Because when working in the studio, it will help you out so much in keeping
a steady rhythm and tempo. For recording on a cassette try several times
to find the right place for the mike so that all instruments are heard and
no sounds just jump out. |
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The
Melodic Section
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With
the rhythm section recorded, the melodic section will now be able to get
in place. They can practice at home and then practice together. Voice, guitar,
synths, strings can be present . You could also record a final cassette
and listen to it to get better at what you play ! |
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Real
Rehearsal
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Everyone
together now ! Here we'll see who worked and who slacked off. I strongly
suggest to record it and though you may come across a unequal mixing problem,
you can at least hear everyone and that's the most important. Thanks to
this, you will be able to better understand your song and you'll learn how
to fix up rough parts. Don't look for perfection, it does not exist. |
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HAVE FUN ! ! ! !
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Ok,
well, you should at least be having a good time, right ?
Try
to mix up real working moments with moments of musical energy and you
should be in for a good treat.
These instants are here for you to help you use your money wisely and
get yourself out onto the market with a proper disc.
There
are intense moments to be lived by all artists so Keep it Cool.
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