When multi-track tape machines came out in the late ’60s, someone figured out you could use the extra tracks for more vocal takes of the same part. Then chop them together as a single master composite vocal track. This is still one of the best studio tricks out there. In this video, you will be…
If you are getting ready to cut your final vocal tracks for one of your songs we produced at Sundown Sessions Studio or in your own studio, here is a top ten list of vocal recording tips & tricks from our senior producer, Chris Shreenan-Dyck. 1) Buy The Right Microphone Every voice is different and…
We can’t recommend the best home recording microphones for everyone because a voice is a lot like a fingerprint— it’s unique for every singer. Microphones are unique too and each has a different effect on a singer’s voice. The idea is to find a microphone that suits your voice and style of singing best. Here…
Recording at home for the first time isn’t an easy task, no matter which way you look at it. There’s a lot that goes into the room setup, a lot that goes into equipment selection, and a lot that goes into the actual recording part of it. When you add everything together, it can get…
Pop filters are vital in the recording process mainly because microphones don’t work like human ears. Microphones “hear” different sounds than we do, and one of those things is the blast of air that comes when singers make certain sounds. Human ears work by picking up on pressure differences in the eardrum. Air blasts aren’t…
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