Aussie Mike
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Ello all,
My band is going to hit the studio in about a month.
Our last two very hard and fast studio sessions were basically recorded with the whole band going straight onto tape, and then going back for some over dubs. On our last CD we went back and overdubbed everything except the drums. So the "live" band recording was just for the benefit of the drums.
I found that process a bit frustrating because with all of us playing, there so many more chances for stuff ups (of which there were quite a few). Also, it was tough on my voice to sing all bloody day!
For this recording, I think I'd prefer to just sit in the control room and listen to the drummer put down his tracks over some guide tracks. I think this would be the most effective way to get the drums tight.
BUT. The producer and the tech at the studio prefer to put the drums down with the band live, to get some sort of a "vibe".
My question is, we're playing to a click track, how much "vibe" will we really be missing if we just put drums down over a guide track?
Keen to hear your thoughts!
Thanks,
Mike
My band is going to hit the studio in about a month.
Our last two very hard and fast studio sessions were basically recorded with the whole band going straight onto tape, and then going back for some over dubs. On our last CD we went back and overdubbed everything except the drums. So the "live" band recording was just for the benefit of the drums.
I found that process a bit frustrating because with all of us playing, there so many more chances for stuff ups (of which there were quite a few). Also, it was tough on my voice to sing all bloody day!
For this recording, I think I'd prefer to just sit in the control room and listen to the drummer put down his tracks over some guide tracks. I think this would be the most effective way to get the drums tight.
BUT. The producer and the tech at the studio prefer to put the drums down with the band live, to get some sort of a "vibe".
My question is, we're playing to a click track, how much "vibe" will we really be missing if we just put drums down over a guide track?
Keen to hear your thoughts!
Thanks,
Mike