Oh, You...
November 22, 2014 12:21 PM
A dig at nostalgia, kind of...
I'm absolute shit at mastering songs, so this one's pretty fuzzy. Still, there are good bones there, I think. I'd love to hear what you all think, though - should I keep working this one, or let it die?
I'm absolute shit at mastering songs, so this one's pretty fuzzy. Still, there are good bones there, I think. I'd love to hear what you all think, though - should I keep working this one, or let it die?
posted by Pecinpah (4 comments total)
Thanks for the tips, JW. I appreciate the feedback.
posted by Pecinpah at 11:49 AM on November 24, 2014
posted by Pecinpah at 11:49 AM on November 24, 2014
I'm listening on terrible headphones, which I don't trust enough to comment on the tone.
But I agree with Johnny, some judicious panning here would work wonders. You could also do this with your backing vocals - split them and fan them out to each side a bit. You want to move them away from your lead, so it retains centre-stage, metaphorically and literally!
Also, your lead vocal is too quiet at times. Do you use a compressor? That would help to even out the moments where it peaks, and where it drops below reasonably audible. Memail me if you want tips on compression :)
Also, what recording software are you using?
posted by greenish at 9:21 AM on November 27, 2014
But I agree with Johnny, some judicious panning here would work wonders. You could also do this with your backing vocals - split them and fan them out to each side a bit. You want to move them away from your lead, so it retains centre-stage, metaphorically and literally!
Also, your lead vocal is too quiet at times. Do you use a compressor? That would help to even out the moments where it peaks, and where it drops below reasonably audible. Memail me if you want tips on compression :)
Also, what recording software are you using?
posted by greenish at 9:21 AM on November 27, 2014
Thanks for the tips, greenish.
My equipment is as poor for recording as I am: an MXL condenser microphone through an M Audio Firewire box into Garageband on my MacBook (the guitars are generally plugged into the box directly, but anything acoustic goes through the can). It's more like a 'recording-setup-I-got-for-Christmas' than a serious tool, but it's what I have right now.
I use some reverb and compression in Garageband, but am inept in their subtleties. I will definitely be emailing you for compression tips, as I am told that that's the Golden Ticket to the whole enterprise of recording.
posted by Pecinpah at 8:05 PM on November 29, 2014
My equipment is as poor for recording as I am: an MXL condenser microphone through an M Audio Firewire box into Garageband on my MacBook (the guitars are generally plugged into the box directly, but anything acoustic goes through the can). It's more like a 'recording-setup-I-got-for-Christmas' than a serious tool, but it's what I have right now.
I use some reverb and compression in Garageband, but am inept in their subtleties. I will definitely be emailing you for compression tips, as I am told that that's the Golden Ticket to the whole enterprise of recording.
posted by Pecinpah at 8:05 PM on November 29, 2014
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posted by Johnny Wallflower at 8:40 PM on November 23, 2014