Solved Conditions or warnings before attemting a homedemo

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Me and the band want to make a demo in a room not sure how big about 20x20. We want the best sound we can get were gonna be recording to a computer. were gonna have 2 mics for 2 guitar players and hook the bass in directly and 3 mics for the drums. if you need more information let me know.
 
good luck

make sure that you are comfortable and play well.

make sure you can all see each other well.

make sure someone can hit record and stop easily.

name your files well.
 
How are you getting into the computer? Are you able to multitrack everyone at the same time?
 
EpiSGpl8r said:
We want the best sound we can get
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Rent some studio time, or round up someone who knows what the heck they're doing to help out. I'm not sure if you realize what you're getting yourself int to. :D
 
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chessrock said:
Rent some studio time, or round up someone who knows what the heck they're doing to help out. I'm not sure if you realize what you're getting yourself int to. :D
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C'mon now.Dont deny these guys the joy that we have all experienced of having our first demo(and 2nd,3rd,4th etc.) sound like pure shit.:D

Seriously dude.Just go for it and ask lots of questions around here.You'll get where you need to be sooner or later with the knowledge that is available here.
 
Look, there is no "fun" in this.

Only frustration, followed by futility, followed by misery and even more frustration.

There are only two possible outcomes, neither of which are pretty:

1) Listen back to the work you spent days and days trying to get to sound right, only to realize it sounds like pure, grade-A crapolla, then hang yourself with the nearest mic cable.

2) Realize that, although it sounds like crap, you might be on to something. Spend your life savings on gear; lock yourself away from the world, say goodbye to any chances of friends, romance, etc. as you embark on a futile quest to be the next Mutt Lange, Quincy Jones, etc. :D
 
Nah, it's not that bleak. Don't let them scare you. You could get lucky.

I remember my first "real" recording. Piano, elec. bass, guitar, and drums - jazz quartet - recorded to two ADATs.

It certainly wasn't the greatest, but it wasn't totally bad.
 
Don't forget your tuner, and use it frequently! And expect to have to rearrange all your mic placements several times till you get the sound you want. Don't rush it, relax and have some fun with the whole idea. Good luck, Dani
 
Welcome - use a lot of the SEARCH in here!

Don't have too high expectations - you won't be able to get a major production done this way...

IMO the three drum mic setup (I would propose 1 snare mic, one bass drum mic and one overhead - you might also try one bass drum mic and two overheads then you might at least get some stereo image of the drums) MIGHT be difficult with the guitars and bass... You have to listen VERY thoroughly to the channels to get an appropriate sound. Take REALLY enough time for placing your mics. Don't fool yourself with that 'fix it in the mix' thing. Your have to fix enough problems in the mix that you did not see when recording.

Make proper notes of everything you do, so you can alnalyze your errors for the next time.

Don't record more than one song on one day. You'll find errors in the recording that you might avoid in the next one.

Don't give up, read a lot and use your recordings that are not so good for learning to do the 'hardcore' mixing stuff (gating and compressing properly, EQing a.s.o.)

Be prepared that you'll need some time to get good results..

aXel
 
I just started doing my first "real" recording for my band, and all I have to say is be ready to spend A LOT of time. After about a week or so, we haven't even finished a song (or a somewhat decent quality one)
 
ignastyo said:
I just started doing my first "real" recording for my band, and all I have to say is be ready to spend A LOT of time. After about a week or so, we haven't even finished a song (or a somewhat decent quality one)
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Now you've got the right idea. You'll get good at this stuff if you're willing to put the TIME in to get it right. My first song took a year - I'm not kidding!

Man, I think Chessrock was attempting to shed some light on the addictive nature of this hobby/lifestyle. I would have to agree with his point despite it being a little on the cynical side. There's a lot of sacrifice involved that's for sure.
 
The iceberg lying just under the little tip that you can actually see can sink the ship if you approach it with high expectations..just go in there and do it..and dont argue about results...it can be fun but it can also be a disaster...luck
 
Having also embarked on your same journey recently, I have 3 pieces of advice:

1 Be patient - you will need it.
2 Read a lot - these boards are a good place to start, but don't let any of the negative energy get you down. You will find that here sometimes.
3 Don't give up - if it doesn't sound right, keep trying. Each time you try-fail-try-fail you will learn bucketloads!;)

Good Luck
Greg
 
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