I would add that depending upon the sound you're chasing, try using less distortion when recording than you would use when playing live. And yes, I find a Shure SM57 to be what I usually use when recording. . .Now, I'm going to throw a wrench into the game. . .I used to use several low end mic...
I'm looking for some advice on the best way to share tracks. I use ProTools HDX. . . the person I want to share and write with uses Logic Pro X. . . How would I be able to send, say a two track drum track, bass track, keyboard track, guitars and/or vocal tracks to him via the internet? And...
If you've got EZ Drummer, you've heard some good ideas. I use it all the time and love it. Of course, it is limited with how many midi loops it comes with, so I've bought several extra midi packs.
I use Pro Tools, so here's what I do. . .First, I load EZ Drummer as an instrument track...
Another EZ Drummer user here. . .I've also got a number of the midi packs. . . I just tap out a bass and snare line on the Search tool and it brings up the basic beat I'm looking for. Then, you can drop in the fills or nuances that you want. It really works great.
All your drummer needs to record is his performance. . .All the performance needs to capture is his timing and velocity. Those will be provided to midi when he plays.
After he has played, you can edit your drums by taking your midi information (track) and assigning something like Superior...
Here's my thoughts. There's a little bit more to it than just compression. First, they got a good performance. . . You've got to get a good tone and that comes from the performance, choice of microphones and mic pre, along with a little hardware compression while you are recording.
Assuming...
I still use EZ Drummer. . .I also bought about 6 of their expansion midi packages. . .Lot's of drum beats, fills, etc. Also, if you find a basic feel that you can use, then use it. . .Just lay down the basic track. Later, you can come back and add the fills and nuances that you like to make it...
There are some great answers provided by some great resources. . .Use them.
Here's something else that I do. . .I record my guitar with less distortion. For some reason, they sound bigger with less grind. Edge of breakup type of sound. Then, take off some of the bottom and low end with an...
I have an old Matchless DC-30. . .Heavy as a truck. . .don't like hauling it around. . .But, it's first channel is pure bliss. . .A close second would be my Matchless Lighting.
His vocal technique appears to have changed a lot over the years. He used his voice as an instrument. . .For instance, listen to some of the tunes where he is deliberately making his voice sound gritty, like "Run through the Jungle". . .or "Traveling Band". . . There are others where his voice...
I've got a Mac Pro "garbage can" with Pro Tools HDX. . .I currently use an "Omni" for input/output and I have a Sonnet Box for the ProTools PCI card. . . I've also got a Universal Audio Apollo Twin hooked up for extra native plug ins. . . Very powerful. . . of course, I don't detect any latency...
You've gotten some great replies. . .One of my favorites is "there is no right or wrong way." Go ahead and try. Experiment. See what happens. . .If you don't like it, no problem. . . I'll do that (overthinking) on a lot of tracks. . . Sometimes you find something that doesn't work with your...
I have no experience with Slate Drums. . . I am using EZ2. . .It's very easy to use and very easy to get started. What I do is go to Search and Tap to Find. . .You can then hit the Tap2Find and a metronome taps out a click for two measures and I ad a stare where I want it. I then tap the kick...
I'm using a Shure 57 from 1974. . . It's old, but sounds smooth. . .Also, I don't do much very high gain stuff. . .More R.E.M. to Classic Rock tone. . .Matchless Amps, Vox, Two Rock, Germino. . .Pretty much get a good sound with the mic just about 2 inches from the grill. . .Also, it's when you...
Love my Great River MicPre. . .Have used it for years (bought it from Mercenary.com). If you think it's good on vocals, which it is, try it on guitars. It's amazing. I used to spend hours moving the mic around, trying to get the sound to disc that I was hearing in the room. Bought a Great...
Your tone is great. . . All you need to do is to add a little "delay". . .not much and see how it sits in a mix. Personally, I don't like delay on a guitar when I'm playing, but you almost need some in a recorded mix, otherwise, the guitar is too dry. . .Try a 30 millisecond delay. . .If that...