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by cloning the track, would there be phase issues? Should I nudge the clones along by a few ms.? If so, any guide as to how many? Not really into samples. I was all set to record the output from the monitors with an open mic to try and capture some room sound, but this cloning idea is...

seriously, these guys are speaking the truth. i was in exactly the same position myself recently - jumped in and started making a vocal booth thibnking it was important and that (maybe) I'd get a better sound. Boy, was I wrong. As soon as I started using the open room, the vocals sounded...

Hi folks, Basically I'm not happy with the sound / tone of the kick drum on one of my new tracks. The perfomance is actually pretty good and it took a long time to 'nail it' so I really don't want to have to re-record (if I can avoid it). The kick is the only drum in the whole track -...

Hi, don't worry it is a pretty common problem. Most singers need to be able to hear themselves to get good / the best results. A few things to try here (one of which might just work for you!): - Turn down the volume the backing track (by about half) so your voice is much louder. This will...

Hi, yeah, I'm just at the stage of wanting to convert the songs on my new album from WAV to MP3, so I'd be really greatful if someone could post up a link to a free converter.

Just to be clear, as previously stated, this thread is aimed at those who write and record their OWN material and are willing to pitch one of their pieces against those of fellow forum dwellers - just for fun, no slagging off will occur! (Not from me anyways!). The purpose, I guess, is to see...

Just one extra thing... I strongly advizse trying to get / borrow a coupel of extra mics from somewhere for when you're recording the drums / vocals. A semi/decent condenser mic would be best. Try and mic the kit overhead, and stick one in the kick drum, too. The drums are the key to a decent...

Hi dude. Okay, there's a couple of issues and options to think about (there are probably more, but these are the first things that spring to mind). First off, you need to mic the drum kit up. Close-mic'ing and overheads usually sounds best. Close-mic'ing basically means positioning mics...

Hi, with respect, please (re?)read my earlier post(s), as I think that explains what this thread is all about. Mshilarious - like the tones of the guitars a lot and the balance is very, er, nutral / natural - kind of wide sounding, whilst still being tight. That make sense? The Epi viola...

As previously stated, this thread is simply an invite for guys like me (who write and record their own music for personal enjoyment) to share their best work with likeminded friends. If that description doesn't relate to you, then, well, see ya! If it does... then let's hear your very bestest...

Good quality studio monitors will allow you to hear 'into' your mixes, i.e. enable you to hear the detail in your recordings, such as reverb and other effects. In terms of what's best, you should look for a set of monitors that have a flat response - i.e. that don't add extra bass, for example...

woah there, guys. Seems like things have spiralled a bit. I wasn't really talking about a 'Lets all mix the same track and see who's The Don' scenario. Here's some more info / background. Let's see if we can get this idea back on track (if you nice guys want to, that is)... Basically, I...

yeah, I'm thinking more along the lines of already recorded / mixed stuff that you consider well done, that YOU did at home. Can someone tell me the best place to upload my audio file so you guys can have a listen and see what you think of my entry?

whatever you consider to be your best work. I'll post mine up when I get home!

Ok... just for fun, which of us Home Recording forum'ers makes the best sounding recordings? RULES: - 1 entry (song) only (i.e. your best piece of work) - amateaur home-recordists only - List what you played on the recording - List what equipment you used to mix / master - Date it Post up your...

Thanks for all the useful info here guys - really interesting reading. Sorry, I was referring to dBFS. I should been clearer - just thought is was a 'given' & didn't want to insult your intelligence. But fair point. My bad. I use to get handed a lot of CD's from bands / artists who wanted...

A lot of my tracks are 24-bit, recorded at around -5dB (peaks of -2dB). Alas, before I decided to go 24-bit, I did a couple of tracks in 16-bit only. They are recorded at around -3dB, with peaks of -0.5dB. (Probably just through sheer inexperience) I have always thought it best to record as...

Hope I'm not hijacking this thread.. SouthSide, thanks for link.. useful info, as ever. Sorry to be a noob, but does that mean I should abandon how I am currently mixing (i.e. option 2 above) and instead start doing 1 or 2?

Interesting. And to further this discussion.... In my DAW, if I wanted to (which I don't) I can actually push levels up to +5dB without any audible distortion or clipping whatsoever (distortion / clipping occurs at about +6dB or higher). So, I guess what I'm asking is, what's worse for the...

There may bit a bit of crass-talk here about 'electronic' drums. Acoustic drums recorded (well) sound like acoustic drums (no shit, Sherlock!), but electronic / digital / midi programmed drums triggering modern drum samples also sound like real acoustic drums. Of course, when working with...