Ok, this is a sorta technique question, but also a Cakewalk question.
Right so my method of recording the simpler songs in my bands repretior is to get the tempo, and have the drummer (maybe bassist too) do a backing track to a click, and then build on that.
Anyway.. my problem is that the clicks arnt loud enough for the drummer. Hes listening on HD-25s (Sennheiser) using the cross stick sound on the drum patch on Cakewalk (thats Db3 by the way ) But when he starts drumming the click gets lost in the sound. Yep, these are the professional HD-25s, which come with a health warning.. maxed out. This in itself is surprising to say the least. The drummer has his own volume dial so he can adjust as he wants.
How on EARTH can I make a better click in Cakewalk that is going to be more audible over the drums. And is there anyway to sorta block out the drums more through the headphones? Hes using an Aux bus to listen to the clicks by the way, which is turned up to 100% pre fader.
One thing we might try is getting those ear plugs that you can put in ear headphones into so it blocks out as much sound as possible but not blocking out the click at all.
Has anyone got any other ideas!? :S
Right so my method of recording the simpler songs in my bands repretior is to get the tempo, and have the drummer (maybe bassist too) do a backing track to a click, and then build on that.
Anyway.. my problem is that the clicks arnt loud enough for the drummer. Hes listening on HD-25s (Sennheiser) using the cross stick sound on the drum patch on Cakewalk (thats Db3 by the way ) But when he starts drumming the click gets lost in the sound. Yep, these are the professional HD-25s, which come with a health warning.. maxed out. This in itself is surprising to say the least. The drummer has his own volume dial so he can adjust as he wants.
How on EARTH can I make a better click in Cakewalk that is going to be more audible over the drums. And is there anyway to sorta block out the drums more through the headphones? Hes using an Aux bus to listen to the clicks by the way, which is turned up to 100% pre fader.
One thing we might try is getting those ear plugs that you can put in ear headphones into so it blocks out as much sound as possible but not blocking out the click at all.
Has anyone got any other ideas!? :S