Recording Music

How to Choose Delay Settings

By Stewart Cararas

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Delays are used in all genres of music. Often unheard, yet instinctively perceptible. Choosing the right delay for the music is a true art. In the hands of a master the results can be exceptional. If not chosen carefully the delays can work to ... more »

How to Choose Equipment for a Personal Recording Studio

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If you think you are ready to set up a personal recording studio, follow these steps to select your equipment. The main thing to remember is to start small before you invest a lot of money into the project. With the right equipment, you can soon ... more »

How to Choose Monitors for a Home Recording Studio

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When buying equipment for your studio, one of the first areas you need to focus on is a good pair of studio monitors. Your monitors will determine how you hear what you have recorded and mixed. Good monitors will give you a clean and even sound, ... more »

How to Choose Recording Studio Headphones

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Stereo headphones are a key element of any successful home recording studio. The audio reproduction of headphones must be nearly flawless. A singer or instrumentalist needs to hear himself clearly in order to give his best performance, and the ... more »

How to Choose Reverb Settings

By Stewart Cararas

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As with delays, reverbs work very much the same. The main differences are in the density and complexity of the rooms they emulate. Different construction materials and room dimensions all contribute to the sonic imprint imparted from these ... more »

How to Choose The Best Plug-In Processors

By Stewart Cararas

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With the rapid growth of the the software plug-in market it is often difficult to know exactly what is best for your purposes. So many choices--so little time. We all just want to get to work and make music. I will provide some help in choosing ... more »

How to Chop and Slice Samples Using the Akai MPC 2000xl

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The Akai MPC 2000xl is an audio production center that allows you to create, edit and produce unique beats and sounds. Akai was created in 1984 and has produced quality equipment ever since. The Akai MPC 2000xl makes chopping and slicing samples ... more »

How to Clean Up Old Sound Recordings Using Adobe Audition

By scottedwardp

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Adobe Audition, formerly known as Cool Edit Pro, is a incredibly user-friendly software that lets you create multi-track recordings, convert sound files to MP3, Wav or whatever other format you need or want and a variety of other audio functions. ... more »

How to Coach the Artist as a Music Producer

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Coaching a music artist is much like coaching in any other arena. The singer needs his coach to be educated, available, supportive and positive. As a music producer, take the time to listen to your artist's point of view and experiment with him; ... more »

How to Compile the Best Music Takes

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Believe it or not, musicians and singers don't always record a song perfectly the first time. What they do is sing and/or play various times and then compile their best takes into the final product. Sound engineers also take the audio and fix any ... more »

How to Connect Recording Studio Equipment

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In a home recording studio, the best equipment in the world is useless if it's not connected properly. Depending on the size of the home recording studio, there might be a dozen or more pieces of equipment which need to be integrated within a ... more »

How to Connect Recording Studio Microphones

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The microphone is the fundamental piece of equipment in any home recording studio. The vocals and instrumentals being recorded must first be captured by properly connected microphones. The equipment must be connected in a certain series to obtain ... more »

How to Convert Video Files Into Audio Files

By jaindinu

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This article will help you to extract audio from your video file and save it as an audio track file. As we can't convert a video file into an audio file literally but my article will help you to extract your video's audio and save it as an audio ... more »

How to Convert Your Favorite Recordings to MP3 Using Adobe Audition

By scottedwardp

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Adobe Audition, formerly known as Cool Edit Pro, is a incredibly user-friendly software that lets you create multi-track recordings, convert sound files to MP3, Wav or whatever other format you need or want and a variety of other audio functions. ... more »

How to Copyright Your Original Songs

By mlzizzo

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You will learn how to legally protect your original songs and recordings in order for you to publish or sell your music... more »

How to Count Beats Like a DJ

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The basic skill of the music deejay is to count beats by measures and notes. Most music, whether hip hop, house or drum and bass riffs, consists of four bar measures (rarely do DJ's deal with 3/4, 6/8 or 2/2 time songs). If you DJ in a loud club, ... more »

How to Create A Mixed Cd

By Amara

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creat a mixed cd using windows media player.. more »

How to Create an Online Press-kit

By michaelgavin

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The fastest and most professional way to get your band before the eyes and ears of booking agents or music industry professionals is by having a snappy press-kit to present to them. Most bands miserably fail when it comes to creating press-kits. ... more »

How to Create Recording Effects in a Home Studio

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There are many different types of effects you will use in the home recording studio. These effects may simply smooth out your audio or border on extreme transformations. Using recording effects can add dimension, depth, presence and pop to your ... more »

How to Create Windows Media Player Playlist

By Amara

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creat a playist using window media player.. more »

How to Cue a Song as a DJ

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If you dream of becoming a successful DJ, one of the most basic tasks you must master is successfully cueing a song. This means that you have a song ready and waiting to go; you picked a cue point and as soon as you press a button, the song ... more »

How to Differentiate Between Analog Tape and Digital When Creating an Album

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In recording music, it is important to know the difference between digital and analog formats. With the right knowledge and a little skill, you can be on your way to creating a great music album (CD) and closer to your dream of recording or ... more »

How to Distinguish a Producer From an Engineer

By Stewart Cararas

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It is often thought that a producer is one who performs much of the technical and tactile work in a recording studio. The reality is that the engineer is responsible for the sonic results of the music. The term producer is a misnomer is many ... more »

How to DJ with an iPod

By Edward Mellett

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iPod DJing has become popular in unconventional bars and clubs all over the world since 2004, when club owners began setting up iPod mixing booths and inviting patrons to perform their favourite tracks. The process is simple, and because it is ... more »

How to Download Music From Media Player 2 Mp3

By Amara

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Download music to your mp3.. more »

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