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Second multi-track recording - better (I think)
Lots to learn... trying dozens of variables (mics, gains, distances, orientations, and so much more in the DAW).
Here's a second two-track tune. I'm now using an AKG C535 EB just 4 short inches from the 14th fret. And for vocals I'm still using the Miktek PM9. Please feel free to comment. https://soundcloud.com/david-lane-16...-your-burden-2
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What version of Studio One are you running ?
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Studio One 2.6.5.30360
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I like what I'm hearing but I think both tracks would benefit from some compression and perhaps a little reverb on the guitar track.
I think the song itself is really very good.
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thanks for sharing...sounds good.
I remember my days of my first recordings...was friends with an older musician...I would make a recording on my little Tascam 4 track...play it for him...he would say it sounds good...but...do you have compression on this.(Would run out and buy a compressor) than play it for him with compression...and he would say...what EQ are you using? (time to run out and get a EQ unit) What effects are you using? (time to buy a quadraverb) LOL!!!!It feels like I spent about kazillion dollars. Got to love the DAW setup now... a lot of great plugins to choose from..makes life a lot easier!!!
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The second recording is a bit better than the first, and the first was not bad. There is a bit more space in the second take, although I do notice perhaps too much processing (e.g., guitar mic compression).
One thing regarding both takes, and this has more to do with diction/clarity than with recording...I have a hard time understanding the words you are singing. I would suggest that you work on your singing diction so that listeners such as myself can easily understand each word you sing. |
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I am not familier with studio one, I am asking if it has a multi-band eq with adjustable frequency and Q settings ?
Also It might be helpful (if you know how to take a screen shot) post one of your mixing window ? and a description of what you have done effects wise.
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Guitar: 1) High Pass Filter at 200Hz 2) A pre-made "acoustic guitar compression" 3) A pre-made reverb to emulate a medium sized studio Vocals: 1) High Pass Filter at 80Hz, small "bump" accentuation (3dB) at 1000Hz 2) A pre-made "male vocals compression" 3) A pre-made reverb to emulate a small sized studio
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Granted, what makes a good mix is all very subjective and we all have different tastes, but when I listen to the song the attack on the guitar overwhelms everything else. If I were mixing that song, I'd try more compression to tame it, and if that didn't work, perhaps some subtractive EQ. Just my opinion, feel free to ignore it if you like the attack to be as present as it is.
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I'd like to thank everyone for their input. Clearly I've moved away from the idea that I would need to really spend some dough on the room, to critique of the performance and the mixing. So I'm very happy. I'm going to continue to practice with mics and recording and mixing techniques, but I'm more stoked than ever. I think that a little room prep will allow me to use my half way decent collection of stage mics to make a darned nice CD with rhythm ac guitar, lead ac guitar, resonator, mandolin, banjo, three vocals, electric bass and hand drums. The combination of Apogee One and iPad running Aura is great at facilitating the capture of individual tracks which are easily pushed to Dropbox and into my PC's Studio One.
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A 200Hz high pass filter seems awfully high. That's cutting everything from the G string on down.
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Yeah, I'm sure you're right. I was doing it with the idea of giving some space for the bass player. Even my vocals I'd make more lush if I were a solo-singer.
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