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bluetruck
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I'm trying to cut a demo of a song I've written. I don't know where to start. Should I sing the song acapella, then try to put the other instruments behind it?
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bt
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Jimbo Jones
smells like ramen
welcome bluetruck.
2 things:
1. Check out the Newbies board, no one will rip your head off there for posting beginner threads.
2. Use the search function, this is most useful.
Look to see if someone asked this same question, if not THEN post.
Anyways,
Got a drum machine? Got a band?
Give us some details.
2 things:
1. Check out the Newbies board, no one will rip your head off there for posting beginner threads.
2. Use the search function, this is most useful.
Look to see if someone asked this same question, if not THEN post.
Anyways,
Got a drum machine? Got a band?
Give us some details.
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bluetruck
New member
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Jimbo,
Thanks for not ripping my head off. To ansere your questions, I've got a drum machine and parts of a band. I'm just trying to demo ideas for the band, or write a #1 song so I can retire.
I've tried playing guitar first (because that's what I'm best at), and it ends up horrible. I'm looking for a better way to start.
thanks
bt
Jimbo,
Thanks for not ripping my head off. To ansere your questions, I've got a drum machine and parts of a band. I'm just trying to demo ideas for the band, or write a #1 song so I can retire.
I've tried playing guitar first (because that's what I'm best at), and it ends up horrible. I'm looking for a better way to start.
thanks
bt
Jimbo Jones
smells like ramen
well in that case, I'd start with the drum machine or some sort of "click track".
You need something to keep the beat when adding new tracks.
What are you recording on?
Record the drum machine first because it has a consistant tempo.
If you don't want to record the whole drum part yet, or don't want drums in certain parts of the song,
then just use a high-hat to keep the beat.
You need something to keep the beat when adding new tracks.
What are you recording on?
Record the drum machine first because it has a consistant tempo.
If you don't want to record the whole drum part yet, or don't want drums in certain parts of the song,
then just use a high-hat to keep the beat.
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Robert D
New member
Yes, definitely start out with at least a click track, and be sure to have a few lead in clicks so that you have a pre count to get ready to add other instrument tracks.
Which instruments to record in what order is hard to say, and it often depends on the song, and what instrument drives the song. It's important that the first track defines the groove, or there won't be any pocket for the other instruments to find. Also, early on it's good to lay down a scratch vocal, then do the real vocal after most of the instruments are recorded.
Try spending some time, without recording, just getting a groove going with your drum machine and guitar. When that feels good, and sounds good to you, then you're ready to hit the record button. Record them both at the same time, with the drum machine going to one track(s), and the guitar to another. If you can, sync the drum machine to the recorder so that you can improve the drums as the song develops and have them be in time as you re-record the drums.
Hope that helps,
RD
Which instruments to record in what order is hard to say, and it often depends on the song, and what instrument drives the song. It's important that the first track defines the groove, or there won't be any pocket for the other instruments to find. Also, early on it's good to lay down a scratch vocal, then do the real vocal after most of the instruments are recorded.
Try spending some time, without recording, just getting a groove going with your drum machine and guitar. When that feels good, and sounds good to you, then you're ready to hit the record button. Record them both at the same time, with the drum machine going to one track(s), and the guitar to another. If you can, sync the drum machine to the recorder so that you can improve the drums as the song develops and have them be in time as you re-record the drums.
Hope that helps,
RD
