Recording 60+ min Sets

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Hey, just wondering if any one had any tips on getting nice full sound on full sets. I've been recording onto Cubase R6 my boys Trance set which is about an hour long. My question is what do any of you guys do in terms of EQing and general compression to make the whole set have more pop and a richer sound in general? Do you crank the volume often when recording, what do you do for compresion?

Thanks in advance.



Laj
 
You shouldn't have to do anything to the reording if its a live DJ set.

Exept maybe, increase the volume.

:D

spin
 
It would be a BIG mistake to process your DJ tracks DURING recording. Final decisions are best made in a better environment (your studio) rather than a loud venue where there's a lot going on. Record the tracks as best as you can with NO processing (no compression, EQ, 'verb, etc) Save all of that for the studio later.
 
That's the assumption I was making (that any compesation would be executed in a post recording enviornment).

spin

p.s. In fact, he should record the "dj-set" at lower levels (because djs tend to turn the volume and bass fequencies UP). :D
 
Yeah such assumptions were correct. Save all procesing for the stdio. However, this is the first time I've ever worked on any real dance stuff (I make my own IDM type stuff, fuckin stupid phrase I know), besides the fact that i am relatively new to working with post production tools (ie compression, etc.) in general. So I guess my question is more in respect to what thresholds you guys set shit and whatnot. I feel fairly confident in my guess and check skills, my ear, but was really just wondering if there were any standards or just suff that you've done that tightens everything up. Again many thanks for any help.


Laj
 
For some stupid reason I've passed that site up a couple of times before now. Yes a retarded move. Thanks for the tip SPIN..., one of the most informative sites I've seen.


Laj
 
Just make sure you are not recording too hot (you know what I mean... Sometimes in the heat of mixing we tend to turn up the BASS too much or turn the HIGHS in too far etc...). ;)

After you record your set you an always bring your levels up to about .6db to .2db.

:)

spin
 
thanks for the tips Spin, man your all over my shit today. thanks man.


Laj
 
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