Members Faldoe Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 My band is trying to record some songs, not super well done, just for our myspace so we can book shows and people can get a idea about what we sound like. I've never really recorded before and it is a bitch. I kept {censored}ing up and it took my forever to get some decent takes. I consider myself a perfectionist and want everything to sound perfect. My bassist and I came to realize some of the drum tracks are off we we're going to have to make do, plus our stuff is set up in a friends house and we're getting close to wearing out our welcome. I'm still not satisfied with the takes but I just let it go, they're decent. I'm also a sloppy player at times so that doesn't help. Anyone else find it hard to record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members attic Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 Most of the time in a studio it goes fine. The vocals go very fast, because I have loads of control with those headphones.The guitars take a bit longer, but it's ok. Before you start recording, spend a weekend with the band, and keep playing your songs until you know exactly what you want it to sound like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 Most of the time in a studio it goes fine. The vocals go very fast, because I have loads of control with those headphones.The guitars take a bit longer, but it's ok. Before you start recording, spend a weekend with the band, and keep playing your songs until you know exactly what you want it to sound like. Well said. The only problem i have is some noise solo's may sound different recorded and then your like.. Well {censored}.. I need to change that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members placebo62 Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 what are you using to record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 i tend to have issues when i first start recording if i havent played for a while. just make sure you know the songs well. and record to a metronome. well, at least the drummer should. if you arent super comfortable overdubbing, recording live can be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members attic Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 if you arent super comfortable overdubbing, recording live can be amazing. 'Can' is the key word in that phrase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 true that. i have done live recording before and sometimes it can capture that vibe really well, and it can come out great. not for the faint of heart, mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrweems Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 i'm actually doing some live demo's this upcoming monday. We are trying to capture our summer tour set list should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members echodeluxe Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 awesome. post links when you get it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faldoe Posted May 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 what are you using to record? Cool Edit Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amp_surgeon Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 Cool Edit Pro. Bummer. Stereo only. Well, if you've got a mixer and several mics then you might be able to get a decent recording, but you have to get the mix right from the start because you can't remix later. If all you've got are two mics then you're going to have a tough time, especially if you're trying to use cardioid's like SM57's. If you can get your hands on a couple of decent boundary or shotgun mics then you'll have much better results. I've gotten some decent live stereo recordings with a couple of Crown PCC-160's at the front of the stage. Most of those type of mics are condensers, so you'll need a mixer or other phantom power supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Keith SIO Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 Just record it live if you are having problems doing it individually. I like laying down to a click track individually, and going live its the whole group. you can get a great sounding live set with 3 mics on drums and 1 on each cab.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members amp_surgeon Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 you can get a great sounding live set with 3 mics on drums and 1 on each cab.. I've had great results with that same arrangement. A Beta 52 in the kick drum, a pair of SM-81's over the whole drum kit, and SM-57's on each of the cabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted May 4, 2008 Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 By the time I'm done choosing gear, setting up instruments and mics, checking sound levels, setting up the workstation, tweaking the gear, rehearsing the parts, etc., my creative energy is exhausted. I usually need 2-3 full consecutive days devoted to recording in order to get just a few decent takes recorded. My recording output is so minimal because I'm so f'in slow at recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faldoe Posted May 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted May 4, 2008 Bummer. Stereo only.Well, if you've got a mixer and several mics then you might be able to get a decent recording, but you have to get the mix right from the start because you can't remix later. If all you've got are two mics then you're going to have a tough time, especially if you're trying to use cardioid's like SM57's.If you can get your hands on a couple of decent boundary or shotgun mics then you'll have much better results. I've gotten some decent live stereo recordings with a couple of Crown PCC-160's at the front of the stage. Most of those type of mics are condensers, so you'll need a mixer or other phantom power supply. Yeah I know. Especially for the drums. But it's just something to show, not selling the tracks or putting them on a cd for sale or anything like that. But I'd really like to get into some good conditions for recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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