Recording Music

How to record electric guitar

By Marty Alan McGill

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Recording an electric guitar is not as easy as people think. You can't just plug it into the board and start playing. What you have to do is determine the sound you want in the final mix. Then get the guitar phased, fuzzed, compressed, and add ... more »

How to Record in a Closet

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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For those looking to record their next independent album with a minimum of overhead, consider the advantages of recording in a closet. A closet provides an easily accessible and effective way to isolate sound without the exorbitant costs you'll ... more »

How to Record Music From an Electric Guitar Amp

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The electric guitar is a staple in modern music in every genre from heavy metal to soft jazz. It is a versatile instrument, and as such, it can sometimes be quite difficult to record. Here are some guidelines to help you record music from an ... more »

How to Record Sound From the Panasonic DVD-LV57 Portable DVD Player to a MiniDisc

By eHow Electronics Editor

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The Panasonic DVD-LV57 Portable DVD Player makes it possible to record sound to a MiniDisc. To do this, you must attach a MiniDisc recording device to the unit with an optical fiber cable. Once the two machines are connected, your recorded media ... more »

How to Record Vocals at Home

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When recording vocals in a home studio, you should configure your setup as if you were choosing software or a computer workstation. You'll need to consider the acoustics and atmosphere of the space in which the vocalist works, and take ... more »

How to Record Voice to a Laptop

By Edward Mellett

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Professional recording, editing and mixing on a laptop has only become possible relatively recently, as studio style equipment became available through advances in technology, to the home based musician. Notebooks and new interfaces like ... more »

How to Remix a Dance Song

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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As today's music industry continues to change, the remix is on its way up. The idea of "remixing" songs is one part of a comprehensive movement of making music more "technology-oriented." From heavy metal guitar to digitally backed hip-top to ... more »

How to Request a Song on the Radio

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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If you have a favorite radio station, you may wish to request a song be played just for you. Many radio stations accept requests as a way to keep fans happy and encourage them to stay tuned in. You can use several different methods to request a ... more »

How to Route Your Effects to an Auxiliary Buss

By Stewart Cararas

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One very common mistake I see many novice engineers make is to insert a plug-in effect directly onto the track. When using "global" effects such as delays, reverbs and chorus, it is more effective to apply the effect to an auxiliary buss. It will ... more »

How to Safely Delete Unused Regions Within ProTools

By Stewart Cararas

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The are few things more rewarding than creating music. The ability to be able to accurately manifest your musical vision has never been easier with the technology provided by ProTools. You may discover that as you delve deeper into the ... more »

How to Sample Replace a Poor Drum Sound

By Stewart Cararas

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So the song is recorded. Everything sounds great. But wait—the snare drum sounds really inappropriate. What happened? It's not uncommon for a seemingly perfect performance to be slightly flawed by a poorly mic'ed drum kit. Perhaps, the sounds ... more »

How to Save Music on an Audio CD

By svicinanza

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Now that you have your music downloaded on your computer, you want to make a CD you can play on the stereo. These easy steps can help you to do just that... more »

How to Select a Computer for Your Home Recording Studio

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Selecting a computer for a home recording studio takes time, a chunk out of your check book and a lot of planning. The time and money you invest in planning your purchase pays off in the functional lifespan of your new system... more »

How to Select an ADAT Recorder for a Personal Recording Studio

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In the 1970s audio recording changed with the arrival of the 4-track. It became affordable to have your own home recording studio. Technology continued to advance and soon multi-tracks became the rage. The ADAT digital 8-track appeared on the ... more »

How to Sell Your Own Music CDs

By Altari

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So, you've got good music and don't know where to sell it? Try these tips to maximize your music exposure... more »

How to Set Recording Levels at Home

By eHow Arts & Entertainment Editor

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Setting record levels in your home studio takes a bit of experimenting, but after a few sessions you'll instinctively know what's right for your guitar, bass and other instruments. Here's how to set levels for your studio... more »

How to Set up a Clean Audio Session

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There are many noises to contend with when recoding in a home studio. You can't do much about the noise from outside, unless you are lucky enough to have a sound-proof home studio. There are things you can do to help eliminate hiss and buzz ... more »

How to Set Up a Pro Tools Session

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Pro Tools is the industry standard in audio production software. One of the reasons it has been adopted by so many users is because it is user friendly while offering tons of features. A good setup for a Pro Tools session will help a recording ... more »

How to Set Up an Artist in a Music Studio

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Musicians need a properly set up music studio to produce the best audio product possible. Having the items and environment exactly to the desire of the artist is paramount. These artists spend long hours in the studio and require a space filled ... more »

How to Set Up and Use an Mbox

By harrykipper

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Setting up and using the Digidesign MBox or MBox2 can seem daunting, but it is easy - if you just know where to find the right info for your system!.. more »

How to Set Up Microphone Stands

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Microphone stands are a great way to use microphones for amplification and keep the performer or speaker's hands free. The way you mount your microphone on the stand reflects the quality of your audio output. There are three types of mic stands: ... more »

How to Set Up VST Connections

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Cubase music recording software is not only easy to use by following a few simple steps, but can make a huge difference in the quality of the music you are recording and dubbing. Cubase is well-known among music recorders as one of the best. ... more »

How to Soundproof a Professional Recording Studio

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If you want to build a professional recording studio, you need to take into consideration how to soundproof the studio. Soundproofing not only keeps the sound in the studio from bothering others, but also keeps the outside sounds from ruining the ... more »

How to Start A Gospel Record Label

By TyCohen

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This article brought to you by Ty Cohen, for more free information on this subject visit http://www.TheUltimateRecordLabel.com You have a group of talented musicians and now you are all ready to go but the big question on all your minds is how ... more »

How to Start a Record Label Marketing Plan

By TyCohen

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This article brought to you by Ty Cohen, for more free information on this subject visit http://www.TheUltimateRecordLabel.com When you first begin your business it is important to have a record label marketing plan. This will keep you focused ... more »

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