
d0082
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Just wanting to get some help on the "best" (I realize this is fairly subjective...) way to set up Pro Tools to record vocals. To make things a little easier (hopefully) in answering the questions, I'll start with some constants/assumptions: let's say I know I'm going to be using at least two similar layers of vocal tracks, and let's also say I know I'm going to use exactly four inserts for my vox tracks: Melodyne (I'm not a great vocalist), EQ, D-verb, and compressor.
First, is it best to use a Send and send those two vocal tracks to the same Aux track to handle at least the D-verb all in one, if not the EQ and compressor, as well (i.e. so you know you'll always have similar settings for the two+ vox tracks, and don't have to worry about keeping them parallel if/when you make adjustments as you go)?
Second, is there an obvious natural order to put the inserts in (and I guess this answer depends somewhat on the answer to the first question): e.g. always pitch correction first, always compressor last, or something like that? (again, assuming I just have those four inserts mentioned above, but any other advice and/or rules of thumb regarding inserts - vox or not - not mentioned would be much appreciated, as well!)
Third, I've heard of some people using a "guerilla amp" method, whereby if they basically know how they want/like their EQ (and maybe compression, as well) set up for vox tracks, they'll run those inserts PRE-recorded track, so the track is actually written with the inserts effect included (hopefully that makes sense). In other words, the inserts effect is permanent on the writing of the vox to that track, and can't be adjusted afterward. As I understand, the only real benefit to this is saving CPU later on? Anyway, the bottom line question here is, do many people do this, and do you guys think the cons outweigh the pros of using this so-called "guerilla amp" method?
Alternatively, if any experienced people here use Pro Tools and wouldn't mind just sharing a screen shot of their Mix window (or, if you know where there are some helpful PT vox rec setup screenshots available elsewhere) to show how they do things, that would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks a lot,
Dan
First, is it best to use a Send and send those two vocal tracks to the same Aux track to handle at least the D-verb all in one, if not the EQ and compressor, as well (i.e. so you know you'll always have similar settings for the two+ vox tracks, and don't have to worry about keeping them parallel if/when you make adjustments as you go)?
Second, is there an obvious natural order to put the inserts in (and I guess this answer depends somewhat on the answer to the first question): e.g. always pitch correction first, always compressor last, or something like that? (again, assuming I just have those four inserts mentioned above, but any other advice and/or rules of thumb regarding inserts - vox or not - not mentioned would be much appreciated, as well!)
Third, I've heard of some people using a "guerilla amp" method, whereby if they basically know how they want/like their EQ (and maybe compression, as well) set up for vox tracks, they'll run those inserts PRE-recorded track, so the track is actually written with the inserts effect included (hopefully that makes sense). In other words, the inserts effect is permanent on the writing of the vox to that track, and can't be adjusted afterward. As I understand, the only real benefit to this is saving CPU later on? Anyway, the bottom line question here is, do many people do this, and do you guys think the cons outweigh the pros of using this so-called "guerilla amp" method?
Alternatively, if any experienced people here use Pro Tools and wouldn't mind just sharing a screen shot of their Mix window (or, if you know where there are some helpful PT vox rec setup screenshots available elsewhere) to show how they do things, that would be hugely appreciated!
Thanks a lot,
Dan