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Lessons 12
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Lesson 1 – The first recording session 30 minLecture1.1
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Lesson 1 Practical recording quiz 10 questionsQuiz1.1
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Lesson 2 – Recording the bass guitar 30 minLecture1.2
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Lesson 2 – Practical recording Quiz 7 questionsQuiz1.2
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Lesson 3 – Recording the Acoustic guitar with Microphones 30 minLecture1.3
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Lesson 3 – Practical recording quiz 9 questionsQuiz1.3
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Lesson 4 – Recording the Hammond Organ 30 minLecture1.4
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Lesson 4 Practical recording project 6 questionsQuiz1.4
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Lesson 5 – Recording the electric guitar. 30 minLecture1.5
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Lesson 5 – Practical recording quiz 2 questionsQuiz1.5
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Lesson 6 – Mixing ‘Talkin ‘bout a revolution’ 30 minLecture1.6
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Lesson 6 Practical recording quiz 6 questionsQuiz1.6
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Lesson 1 – The first recording session
This lesson will cover,
| Microphones | Truncating | Vocal Pops ‘plosives’ |
| Electro acoustic | Preamp | Tuner |
| DI (Direct Input) | Dynamic | Tempo |
| Reverb | Condenser | Microphone Spill |
| Auxiliary (Bus) | Auto-punch (punch-ins) | Drummer plugin |
| Space Designer Reverb | Double-tracking | Looping |
| Input recording Levels | Panning | |
| Clipping | Audio editing | |
| Distortion | Harmony |
Start watching video ‘The first recording session’
Go through the following steps. If you are not able to record the acoustic guitar for yourself then watch the video to Step 6 and then download this Logic project below,
Now you can start recording vocals from this point. If you have a issue you don’t understand then refer to the TOOLBOX.
| Step 1 – The Initial Setup
Set up 2-3 tracks to record – 1 or 2 for vocals and one for guitar. Use a DI’ed Electroacoustic guitar if possible. |
| Step 2 – Set up a reverb using an auxiliary
Use a Bus to add reverb to the input channels |
| Step 3 – Checking recording levels
Look out for ‘clipping’ of the input signals – it will sound distorted. |
| Step 4 – Check the tempo and tune up
Always important to check your tuning and decide on tempo |
| Step 5 – Using the drummer plugin as a time keeper
The drummer plugin can make playing to a metronome that much easier. Keep the beat simple. |
| Step 6 – First proper recording
Use this step to record the guide acoustic guitar. Download the Logic project if needed. |
| Step 7 – guitar is recorded – focus on the vocals
Try experimenting with microphone types. |
| Step 8 – The 1st ‘Keeper’ recording of the vocals’
It usually works out that you get most of a vocal recording in one take. Then it’s time to start patching up any mistakes with ‘punch-ins’ |
| Step 8 – Fixing the vocal using ‘Auto-punch’
Auto-punch is useful for getting smooth transitions between takes. |
| Step 9 – Double –tracking the vocal
A classic technique for strengthening a vocal part. Record the ‘run run run’ section again and listen to both takes together. |
| Step 10 – Separate out the double-tracked vocal
Use the ‘Crosshair Matrix’ tool to select parts of audio. Press ‘Alt’ while moving a part to copy it. Panning will widen the sound of the vocal. |
| Step 11 – Experimenting with vocal harmony
Work through the end section and try different harmonies to see if they fit. |
| Step 12 – Finishing the vocal session
Check through your recordings to see if you have done enough to make the arrangement work. |