Tips and Trades to Music Production

Howdy and welcome back. By now, the earlier blogs should have given you a foundation to start. Formulating a plan of attack in regards to recording is very important. Additionally, adding effects do help aid enhance the overall production quality, yet there are many steps that go along with that. Knowing how to configure your mic settings can be difficult, but with patience..... Anything is possible. Microphones range in variety per price and configuring it correct is critical. If your microphone is not configured correctly to your Mobile Interface , then the start of your recording session will be placed at a standstill. There are many different types of microphones  as followed: 1.       Condenser 2.       Dynamic 3.       Stereo 4.       USB 5.       Ribbon   The above listed have different and unique functionalities. ...

Welcome back! As promised today I will speak to you about Reverb. Reverb is effective and very subtle when used correctly. In the music industry, many people use reverb to establish and Ambient or Delay effect. Essentially, Reverb is defined as; any natural sound waves that interact with the surrounding textures. Sounds that dwindle off multiple surface elements. Maximize the overall composure of your mix your mix while enhancing the production level. Reverb gives a since of extra space intern making the room sound wider. When listening to music, often time the space in between the actual audio is disregarded. Unnatural, thin, and dry are how vocals sound with minimal reverb. Listed below is a an helpful link to get you more familiar with Reverb. http://www.nodoughmusic.com/productionblog/ Try applying reverb to your voice and adjusting the scale. This gives your natural vocals an ambient feel, making your vocals sound unnatural, spacey. People have a tendency ...

Welcome back! By now, you should be being affiliated with the capabilities of your software. We have discussed Noise Gates and Effects to help the overall production of your project. In today’s episode, I will explain to you the basic set up and display for arming an audio track. Despite what many may say is confusing, getting ready to record is simple. To begin, first make sure whatever mobile interface you are using is plugged in to your laptop or desktop firmly and correct. From there, open your recording music software of choice (Logic Pro, Acid, Reason, FL Studios, Pro Tools, or Abelton). In your menu options tab at the top or on the side of the window search for audio input. Once you locate this, enable the interface that you plugged in prior to the session. Be sure to note whether the interface is picking up the signal from your voice. Test it! Talk into the mic as you look at the signal peak in the program. If you see and or notice sound waves in the volume levels, you are ...