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How can I record piano on a laptop without high frequency wahwah?
Example:
http://soundcloud.com/andrewclow/phases-for-piano
(That's particularly bad example, via mp3 and the built in mic, the effect is always there before converting and with a better microphone. ...
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What equipment do I need to record the audio from my piano keyboard?
I've been wanting to use acoustic piano in my songs, but the MIDI sounds available in my recording programs (Garageband, Ableton LIVE) don't cut it. Good ones like Pianoteq cost upwards of $300.
I ...
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How do I mic an upright piano to get a nice stereo effect
I have an old upright piano (slightly out of tune). First of all, I took the front off of the piano and put an SM-58 right in the middle and got a great sounding recording. I really like the 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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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 cleanly punch piano?
When recording piano I've always struggled to get clean punches. I usually try to punch just ahead of a downbeat when the pianist is lifting the sustain pedal, but I often end up with some remnants ...
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Miking a grand piano
I have a SM57 and RHODES NT1 microphone and I was wondering what the best way to mike a grand piano was. I tried opening the grand piano and pointing the SM57 at the strings and then placing the ...
