Audio Recording is the process of capturing audio signals for the purpose of archiving, manipulation, or reproduction.
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Acoustic guitar sound of Dylan MTV unplugged
I really like the sound of the acoustic rhythm guitars on the Dylan MTV unplugged album. I am not sure how to describe the sound, so here is a short sample:
Short sample of Dylan MTV unplugged (John ...
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What is the best order in which to record instruments?
I am teaching myself home recording using GarageBand. I play guitar and piano, and have a Korg padKontrol to enter drum data.
My question is, what is the best order in which to lay down tracks? ...
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What are some good audio software for Tascam US 2000 interface?
I am looking for some good recording and mixing software to use with my new Tascam Us 2000 interface on my windows 7 64 bit PC. Preferably ones what ar'nt to spicy on the pocket book! The Cubase LE 4 ...
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Zoom H2 recording levels are too low
I recently bought a Zoom H2 and I'm trying to record my acoustic guitar at home. I followed the manual to set it up so the level never goes over 0db (in case you're familiar with the H2, I put the ...
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How do you use gain effectively?
Have read a few descriptions and understand basically what gain is, but I am quite the novice with audio work.
I've never heard gain or it's usage described by those who are really familiar with it ...
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CD Recorder that can burn directly to CD from Microphone and burn to another disc?
I am looking for something that will enable me to record/burn directly to a cd and if possible making another copy of the burned disc, so I don't have to burn it to a computer hard-drive first and ...
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Recording with Ableton - good or bad idea?
My band has a pretty 50/50 combo of organic and electronic (programmed) elements.
I know someone who records everything in Ableton. We have been using Logic, but I find the Rewiring to be a little ...
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Why does your voice sound different when you record it?
Is it just yourself, or can other people hear it too?
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Best recorder for theatre? [closed]
What would be a good device to record a musical in a theatre? Considering the quite probably once-a-lifetime opportunity in question, cost is not the question. Being small and making good quality ...
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Why are all my recordings fuzzy and quiet!?
I originally thought I could just record my guitar using my laptop camera/mic, like I assumed many of the very-non-professional Youtubers I saw do. This (just the first part) was the result. I then ...
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How do I record songs straight from a vinyl record to a cassette tape?
I really know nothing about the process at all, save that I like how things sound a lot more on analog formats than digital, and that I want to make a mixtape for someone that preserves that sound ...
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What do I need to make reasonable quality amateur recordings of vocals/piano to put on Youtube?
I have been recording myself playing piano and posting to Youtube, just so friends can take a look at how my progress is with the instrument for the most part, but also to post tutorials for some ...
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Audacity - export selection across all tracks.
Using Audacity, how can I export my selection but across all tracks? Say I only want from 0:30 to 0:50 of my timeline, but all non-muted tracks. Thanks.
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Audacity - cut without repositioning.
Using Audacity if I trim an audio track the remaining audio is shifted to the left. I want it to stay in position since it is in time with another track. How can I accomplish this?
Thanks!
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Ableton Live - record midi CC data during a live performance?
I'm really struggling with one little aspect of Live that has got me stumped. Suppose I've mapped a number of instrument parameters (LFOs, freq / filters, FX etc) to any number of dials, sliders or ...
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Why do my vocal recordings sound thin and muffled?
Hi there
i'm a newbie in recording so i have a beginners question:
I recently bought an Audio Interface (the M-Audio FastTrack Pro) and recorded some stuff, which was really fun, and seems to have ...
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Software for Live Multi-Tracking Recording & Mixing
So I'm looking for a piece of software for recording multi-track live audio (PC or Mac is fine, I have system for both). That meets several key requirements:
Can record at least 4 tracks
Works with ...
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Software that actually produces instrument sounds
I'm a keyboardist (Yamaha PSR-2000), and recently, I've been wanting to replace my keyboard with a simple 'MIDI controller' keyboard connected to a PC, and have the PC produce the sounds. The reasons ...
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GarageBand: Create Apple Loop from m4a recorded piano files?
How can I import m4a files as Apple Loops?
I love the concept of the loops but I can't always have my main pianist next to me recording and then storing it as Apple Loops.
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How to record one or several celli?
I have tried to record a cello with a Audio Technica ATM10 omnidirectional microphone with mixed results.
As this is something I am likely to do regularly, I would like to receive advice.
There ...
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Any plugins out there using GPGPU/CUDA/OpenCL for horsepower?
It looks like the dedicated hardware plugin boxes (UAD etc) use traditional DSP chips like the Analog Devices SHARC for their horsepower. Is anybody using graphics card processors via GPGPU (General ...
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Individual performing complete band performance (eg rock) by sequentially recording each instrument
Can a single person record a rock song on their own?
Here is how I imagine it: A musician records one instrument (e.g. bass), then has the recording played and mixed with the sound of the next ...
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How do I mic a violin?
I have a Royer R-122 ribbon. My wife is a violinist, and I would love some tips on how to properly mike her violin for recording and mixing. I understand that ribbons are a little picky, so I would ...
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What is the best way to record Electric Guitar on heavy distortion?
I am striving to record Electric Guitar on heavy distortion. I'm using an SM57 and an Audio Technica AT2020 as a room mic. I'm getting a pretty good sound but is there anything i can do to, really ...
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Dubstep Whomp's on logic express 9?
I am looking to create Dubstep Whomp's on logic epress 9! anyone know of a good and easy to understand tutorial?
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Digital Kazoo Filter
I'm working on an iPhone app where I need to record audio, modify the audio to sound like a kazoo, and play it back. I don't need help with the coding aspect, but I do need help designing some sort ...
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Mixing Alnico and Ceramic on 1969 Fender Bassman
I am a classic amp collector, and have a great number of great pieces. I also run a recording studio and a reamping service.
I found at a great price a 1969 Fender Bassman TEN (silverface) ... a 50W ...
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How can I record with Ableton Live ? My setup seems to be missing just one part at this point.
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I am trying to record my MPC-1000 as just a raw audio to Ableton Live through my MBox, But my output monitors are not picking anything up.
Equipment
I use an mBox. I downloaded the stand ...
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“The Chordettes - Mr. Sandman” Copyright Status [closed]
I would like to know if the song Mr. Sandman by The Chordettes which was written, recorded and published in 1954 in the US still has copyright protection or is now in the public domain.
I tried to ...
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Can I place a DI box between my amplifier and my guitar cabinet to record my signal?
Could I put a DI box between my amplifier and my guitar cabinet, and then run the DI signal in to my USB interface? Or would that create issues? I'm using a Michael Kelly guitar, through a Bugera ...
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recording a rock band perfomance
Really basic question. We have the classic 4 person rock band. I want to record them. The procedure is to set up the mics on each instrument including the vocals and to do so in a way so that sounds ...
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Acoustic Violin Pickup : Fishman V-200 - possible setups
A violinist friend of mine is planning to buy this pickup, Fishman V-200, for his acoustic violin.
Can it be hooked directly to a mixer for recording or live performance? Or, do we have to add a ...
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M-Audio FastTrack Pro levels are very low
I'm curious if anyone else has experienced very low levels from the mic pres on the FastTrack Pro.
Whenever I use it, I have to crank the gain for the corresponding channel almost to its max before I ...
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Music/Voice/Notation editor
I looked around at other answers on audio stackexchage that are related to my question, but the answers seem to leave much to be desired. (At least, for my situation :P )
As a hobby, my wife is a ...
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Achieving uniform level in lengthy spoken word recordings
I often make lengthy recordings of spoken word for Internet distribution - lectures, public debates, etc. The resulting wave files have a highly uneven level - from whisper-quiet (questions from the ...
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Remixes, Sampling and The Law
I have been working on a great remix of a popular track by a very popular pop artist. However, im worried about getting sued/etc for using the original vocals from the track.
So, what is the law when ...
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Audio Mastering Book Recommendations
I am in the initial stages of a recording project of my own and am interested in doing my own mastering work once it is finished. So, I am looking for books/reference materials on audio mastering as ...
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What specifications should I look for in a budget microphone to be used for capturing clean, electric guitar?
What should I look for in a budget-level microphone if I'm going to use it primarily for capturing clean, guitar amp tones?
Can such a microphone capture both clean and distorted tones well?
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choosing gear and set up for recording live 16ch same time
I've just rented a house with a 30 sq control room and a 30 sq playroom.
Both rooms need no work on the acoustics.
I want to record simultaneously on 16 tracks and mix up to 32 not on pc but on the ...
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Urgent: Micing a kick drum with a large diaphragm condenser?
In two days, I am supposed to record a rock (more like hardcore) band. I'm definitely no professional, rather doing it as a favor since I have most of the equipment.
I am starting with the drums and ...
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Best audio interface in the low end?
I'm looking to buy an USB audio interface for home recording. It has to be fairly common, since I intend to buy second-hand in Bulgaria (where I live), or maybe import from eBay UK. One instrument ...
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Cubase Metronome silent
I've just bought Cubase 6 and installed it today. Managed to get my instruments coming out fine but for some reason the click sound is just not working.
I'm enabling click and count in on the ...
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What key features should I look for when purchasing a mic for podcasting?
I'm looking to set up a podcast, and want to get started with the right equipment. My problem is I have no idea what I'm looking for in a mic, and what other things I need to record good quality ...
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How do I remove echo from an audio recording?
I'm working with the audio file of a drama recorded in a hall where most of the dialog has an echo. Not as bad as a stadium echo, but significant nonetheless.
Since it is in the foreign language, I ...
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How to hook up guitar to Mac Pro?
Besides the actual guitar, what are my options as far as hardware is concerned for connecting it to my Mac Pro? Is it possible to plug the guitar directly into the computer? Is it significantly better ...
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Monitoring multiple USB microphones
I am in the planning stages of producing a podcast consisting 2 or more people in the same room. I have a large diaphragm USB condenser mic, and another non-USB mic. At this point, I need to decide ...
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AMP > Mini-jack > PC mic port = ok?
I have a bass amp with a Jack output for headphones. I bought a Jack <> Mini-Jack converter, and a Mini-Jack <> Mini-Jack cable.
I thought that I could just throw these things together, and put ...
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Voiceover workflow tips? (Specifcally, workflow and processing…)
Does anyone have any good tips as to how I might record good quality voiceover for a short video series I'm editing?
I'm currently in the middle of editing together a short video project that needs ...
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Can a reverb processor compensate for a dead room?
Say a recording space, such as a simple isolation booth, has a very dead, overly damped sound, so there is little to no reverb trail on recordings made in that space. Is it possible to use a reverb ...
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What is the best way to mic a hammered dulcimer?
Looking for some suggestions on getting the most authentic recorded sound from a Hammered Dulcimer. The model I am mic'ing has 2 sound holes.
What would be the ideal mic type(s) (i.e. dynamic, ...
