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What was said above it so very true. It takes many hours if not years to become proficient at capturing clean well mixed sessions and taking them to a mastered finish. Start reading and learning as much as you can. Listen to other music and take note of certain production cues and do not be discouraged in the beginning. The point is to enjoy yourself.surfnorthwest wrote:Have to wonder (being Guitar Center) if those workshops are more about pimping gear and software then actually teaching someone the tricks to get a great recording. When I look at the topics they will cover I smell a marketing push disguised in a clinic.
Recording from start to a mastered finish is a very learned thing. It takes a lot of hours learning what works and what doesn't. Recording guitar is one thing but recording bass, vocals, keys, a second guitar all record different and have some fundamental things that need to be done to the track before you even start to record it . Best thing to do is just get out your checkbook and start down that road. You will learn it, it just takes time.
Surf, I attended one of those sessions you mentioned. Having over 10 years of experience in recording, It was no surpride that I didn't get much out of it. But to be fair, it was actually a good seminar for the beginner. They didn't hawk any gear, just explained the program and the tools and terminology in an easy to understand format. The person that did the seminar was the store manager, who also owns a local recording studio.surfnorthwest wrote:Have to wonder (being Guitar Center) if those workshops are more about pimping gear and software then actually teaching someone the tricks to get a great recording. When I look at the topics they will cover I smell a marketing push disguised in a clinic.
Recording from start to a mastered finish is a very learned thing. It takes a lot of hours learning what works and what doesn't. Recording guitar is one thing but recording bass, vocals, keys, a second guitar all record different and have some fundamental things that need to be done to the track before you even start to record it . Best thing to do is just get out your checkbook and start down that road. You will learn it, it just takes time.
rjohns1 wrote: Surf, I attended one of those sessions you mentioned. Having over 10 years of experience in recording, It was no surpride that I didn't get much out of it. But to be fair, it was actually a good seminar for the beginner. They didn't hawk any gear, just explained the program and the tools and terminology in an easy to understand format. The person that did the seminar was the store manager, who also owns a local recording studio.
And I agree completely, recording is an artform that takes years to learn. You learn best by trial and error, and it does take a while, especially from learning to overcome the limitations of your room.
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The sm57 is a good start, but I like the Audix I5 better. Same price, and personally I think it has a better sound to it.
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