Tips for Recording and Mastering please???

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Barfsonyou99

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Ok my band is working on our album and we are now starting to record...

Here is exactly what equipment i have to work with

Recording Interfaces
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Sansui Reverberation Amplifier RA-990 Line In

or

Lexicon USB Interface
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Mic
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AKG D 8000 G (I think)
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Software & VST's
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Mixcraft 4.2

Cubase 4 LE

CakeWalk USB Bundle

Amplitude Metal

Guitar Rig 3 - 4

Redtron MKV

And all the standard stuff (Compression/Parametric EQ/Delay etc.)

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What Sound Im Looking for

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Im Looking for a heavy punchy sound. And Also i want stereo

I need tips on how to get all this to get a really good sound for my bands album.... Thanks so much!

Alma

~Life is a Battlefield. We Have Scars To Prove It~
 
Have you ever done any recording before?

Do you have just the one mic...and you're recording a band...???

What do you mean "stereo effect"....or what do you THINK you mean?
Stereo isn't really an "effect".

If you want it heavy and punchy...first make sure you can play it that way, and don't depend on software for it.
 
miroslav said:
Have you ever done any recording before?

Do you have just the one mic...and you're recording a band...???

What do you mean "stereo effect"....or what do you THINK you mean?
Stereo isn't really an "effect".

If you want it heavy and punchy...first make sure you can play it that way, and don't depend on software for it.
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I've done a little recording before.. but just mainly for some demo's... and im half asleep right now i didnt mean to put effect on it... but yes this is my first time recording a full up scale album
 
I would consider renting a studio to cut basics or at least the drum tracks.
You could do the rest of the overdubs yourself, but you need a good foundation to build on. Use conservative levels when recording.

If you are not sure about how to record or mix, I would not concern yourself with mastering at this point.

Getting good at recording mixing or mastering, takes years of experience.
It would probably be worth your time to ask some friends or people that have that experience to give you a hand.
 
Yeah, stereo is a newer technology, only the top end studios are capable of doing stereo. The hardware to do it is freakishly expensive. Mono is by far cheaper, and its what all home recordists have been doing for the past 30 years or so.
 
Seafroggys said:
Yeah, stereo is a newer technology, only the top end studios are capable of doing stereo. The hardware to do it is freakishly expensive. Mono is by far cheaper, and its what all home recordists have been doing for the past 30 years or so.
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ummm is this a joke?
 
First off, this is not a fourm for the thinned skinned, so don't be too shocked at some of the answers you get. From my years of poking around here, they all seem to mean well. Secondly, the equipment/software you listed is thin to say the least and by that I mean there isn't much. However, if you are planning on putting together anything beyond a rough demo, working with what you have listed will be a challange to get a 'quality' recording. I say that, bear in mind, everyone's idea of what is 'quality' is strictly subjective, myself included. If your bands drummer has a digital kit, then you may be able to multi track a decent demo. If not, a couple of mics isn't going to get you a great 'stereo' recording of a full kit. I think one of the early posters gave you the best advice so far, go ahead and put your collective cash together and pay someone with the equipment, time and experience to cut at least the drums. I would say vocals would be second in line to spend the money on, but thats just me. Once you get the tracks from the 'studio' you should be able to dump them into your software and take it from there. With out more information, thats all I got. Best of luck.

Peace.
 
Dont do This At Home!

Yeah I'd have to say that if this is your first time recording and mixing, and the band is about to do an album, you guys will want to go to a studio that can handle your needs. You can then sit back watch and earn. If possible, get the session on DVD so you can, load it up and in your spare time experiment with mixing, that's if you have the same software. If you have never done it before, don't frustrate the band into firing you while you are trying to learn. :o
 
"Yeah, stereo is a newer technology, only the top end studios are capable of doing stereo. The hardware to do it is freakishly expensive. Mono is by far cheaper, and its what all home recordists have been doing for the past 30 years or so."


TheChikenMaster said:
ummm is this a joke?
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I doubt it. It has all the hallmarks of deep sincerity. Notice, first of all, its strict adherence to the truth, not to mention its sweeping generalizations that span decades.
 
dobro said:
"Yeah, stereo is a newer technology, only the top end studios are capable of doing stereo. The hardware to do it is freakishly expensive. Mono is by far cheaper, and its what all home recordists have been doing for the past 30 years or so."




I doubt it. It has all the hallmarks of deep sincerity. Notice, first of all, its strict adherence to the truth, not to mention its sweeping generalizations that span decades.
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Correction: span a couple of centuries :)
 
dude... please realize this is to put things in perspective:

a question like the one you asked comes off like this; "i'm playing defence with the chicago blackhawks tomorrow. any tips on how to skate backwards? i've got bauer vapors and a composite stick."

just have fun with what you're doing for now... each step will be something new to learn. putting the cart in front of the horse can just be a recipe for disappointment. the whole process of 'recording a stereo album' IS 'mixing and mastering tips.'

honestly, no offense... i don't want to discourage ANYONE from recording or playing music. however, if you have specific questions; fire away! it's just that saying something as vague as you did is not going to get far here without asking for some sort of specific direction, such as a question like, 'how do you stop on hockey skates?'

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I just read this thread and nearly wet myself laughing!!! :D
 
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