Recent content by Musicianaire

I'm using a DAW (Reaper), and using the Addictive Keys plugin for a Steinway piano sound. It's MIDI, which I then convert to audio. I've recorded a few instrumental solo pieces, which sound good in my headphones and on studio monitors. When I play them through my phone, however, the sound is...

Okay, after much reading and videoing all over the Web the past 2½ days, I've come to this conclusion about Gain Staging (which I'd never heard of until this year): Basically, just make sure nothing clips, while maintaining good headroom! (bold text added after Farview's reply because I...

Two things before I start: :) If this has been discussed before, please link me to the thread. I realize what I'm about to ask is subjective and has many possible answers, but I'm just trying to get a basic idea of how to begin. After much research I still can't determine what would be a...

On my acoustic guitar, when playing an upbeat finger-style similar to Gordon Lightfoot’s “Did She Mention My Name”, my G string is… I can only describe it as thunky. It’s barely noticeable to the naked ear, but it’s definitely noticeable when recorded. In fact, on any fret or string that plays...

I've been testing various mic positions and volume levels for recording one acoustic guitar and vocal, using a single RODE NT1-A mic. It is placed directly in front of me, 12-18" away, collarbone height. I've experimented with it placed slightly to my left and right, and with the mic tilted off...