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I'm not exactly sure what you are asking but I will guess that you mean a stereo mix where instruments are hard panned either left or right. This was common in the early days of stereo. Listen to the stereo mixes on any of the Beatles records prior to Abby Road. #AskCBCMusic
In these type of mixes elements were either hard left or hard right. To be honest this is a hard way to mix and pretty tricky. But just like more modern ways of mixing in stereo the same rules apply. When I've mixed like this I find it can be disjointing and hard to keep a focus.
But the end results can be pretty exciting. And the good news is that mono compatibility is built in because all the signals are already mono, just left or right. Okay, hope this helps a little. It is a tough question to tackle in tweet. đ
A basic set up would consist of a computer, recording software, audio interface, a microphone and headphones. And of course an instrument. You may already have a computer or laptop and an instrument. So you are already part way there. #AskCBCMusic
There are some good free recording programs, Avid ProTools First or Audacity for example, An audio interface, microphone and headphones can all range in price but $500 could get you there on a budget. I would do a bunch or research then head to a music store and ask for help.
A good sales person in a good music store can be a valuable resource. And when budget allows stick to known brands. Try to put quality over quantity. One good mic might be better than 3 average ones.
To be honest I'm not very familiar with Garage Band and what types of plug ins are available for that software. But there are some important principles to keep in mind when using any EQ. #AskCBCMusic
Many EQ plug ins sound similar and they all do just about the same thing. So, pick any parametric equalizer. Here is a simple article that describes what that is: bit.ly/2JyoygP One thing to keep in mind a little can go a long way.
I've had people ask me how I was able to make a certain vocal sound great. They are often surprised to look at my EQ settings and see that I did almost nothing. So, be gentle to start. Cut low end under 80Hz. High Mids will add clarity and high frequencies will ad air.
A very basic set up would consist of a computer, recording software, audio interface, a microphone and headphones. And of course an instrument. You may already have a computer or laptop and an instrument. So you are already part way there. #AskCBCMusic
There are some good free recording programs, Avid ProTools First or Audacity. An audio interface, microphone and headphones can all range in price but $500 could get you there on a budget. I would do a bunch or research then head to a music store and ask for help.
A good sales person in a good music store can be a valuable resource. For the highest quality stick to trusted brands that are known for high quality. Focusrite is an example of a high quality interface company. And companies like Neumann or AKG make low cost high quality mics.
Hey Joy, this is a great question but I'm not sure I am qualified to answer. đ There are so many variables. What I would say is to look up the minimum system requirement for Cubase and make sure your computer meets that minimum. #AskCBCMusic
Depending on your needs you will have to experiment. Maybe find a friend that has a computer that has a spec you can afford and do some tests. How quickly does the program start slowing down or stops responding. For basic recording many lower spec computers will work just fine.
Sorry I'm not much help on this one. âšī¸
The cracking is most likely that your performers were too loud for the microphone setting, causing distortion. Usually turning down the level control can fix this. But you probably tried that. So try moving the performers further away from the microphones. #AskCBCMusic
Those Zoom X/Y mics are probably better as an ambient mic and not a close mic. Breathing noise is always an issue. This could be simply a physical thing. Your performers are breathing loud. Another culprit could be a compressor. If there is a compressor setting on the unit.
Try turning it off. That might stop the pumping sound that brings up the volume of the breathing. So, lower volume setting, greater physical distance and no compressor. And lots of trial and error. Bit rate is probably not the problem. Leave that at the highest rate.
First start with a great mix. A good mix will translate on any platform. Specific Vinyl mastering techniques include special attention to bass, sibilance and high frequencies. #ASkCBCMusic
For bass frequencies, everything under 250Hz or so should be mono. Sibilance needs to be well under control. What is mildly annoying in digital can translate to very very distorted and harsh on vinyl.
And similarly high frequecies need to be tamed. Also the often highly compressed / loud masters that are often used for Digital should be avoided. Dynamic Range is your friend for vinyl.
My guess is that each of your voices was recorded separately and now you have 25 tracks of individual voices. First thing is that 25 people together in a good sounding space like a church will almost always sound bigger than having 25 individual dry voices. #AskCBCMusic
So, how do you mimic that big natural sound? I would start by organizing the voices in sections, just like a choir. Then pan these voices across the stereo spectrum as if they were a choir standing in front of you, alto, tenor bass, soprano.
Correcting pitch with autotune or similar will be crucial. Correcting differences in the timing of each line so they are in sync. Then finding the perfect reverb for the group and perhaps individual short delays on each voice to make them sound thicker. RS
A very basic set up would consist of a computer, recording software, audio interface, a microphone and headphones. And of course an instrument. You may already have a computer or laptop and an instrument. So you are already part way there.
There are some good free recording programs, Avid ProTools First for example is a free cloud based program. An audio interface, microphone and headphones can all range in price but $500 could get you there on a budget.
I would do a bunch or research then head to a music store and ask for help. A good sales person in a good music store can be a valuable resource. My full recommendation would be hard to do on twitter but I hope that gets you started. #AskCBCMusic
You are mostly correct. At the current level of technology there is no way for musicians to play together in sync over the internet. This is primarily because of latency.
Latency is the time it takes to convert performance to a digital signal and then send that signal to your collaborator. There are many variables in this chain of events and some of the variables are moving targets.
Internet speed for example is not a constant, it changes, faster and slower over time. Then there is the constant of distance. The further away each musician is the longer the delay. That has to do with physics and the speed of light.
