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This page contains basic
information relating to recording music and songs at home. I have drawn
from my studio recording history and home recording experience to make this page
available for those interested in the challenging and very rewarding pursuit of
recording music.
General Recording
Equipment
The quality of the recording depends a lot on the equipment you use to record.
I use a FA66 music interface (a device that is like a
sound card) that connects to a computer to record my easy
listening music. Software is required to take the sound information to
store on the computer that can be later edited. It's important to get
familiar with your software - I use Magix Music Studio 10 Deluxe
because it has great features, is cost effective and is easy to use. Music
is created by me laying one track at a time using this method.
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Vocals
Vocals are always recorded after the music
is finalised. Most important you need to be relaxed and use good posture.
A studio microphone is desirable but not essential, however you only get out
what you put in and depending on what you put it in with! I use an
ADK Vienna LE, a Chinese microphone that is relatively
inexpensive and has great reviews (studio microphone). I was very
impressed with the quality and so was my country music singer, and legendary
guitarist Johnny Kaye who runs his own recording studio. Positioning of
your microphone is also important - you should be about 15-30cm from the
microphone and you should use a pop filter on your
microphone stand to get rid of harsh sounds.
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Layering Instruments
Always begin with the drum beat (if you can) I use a drum machine (ZOOM
RT-223) and it's been really good, great samples and features. Easy
enough to use as well. Be sure the tempo (timing) is right as this is
basis of your music. Next add in the rhythm guitar
(you should have at least two to give the music a fuller sound). The next
layer most often added is bass guitar that goes with the
drums to 'drive' the song. Next any other instruments should be added to
your easy listening music - piano, fiddle etc. Another key ingredient is
having a melody (notes played to enhance the music and singing).
Vocals are added after the music is finalised.
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