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Does anyone know of a free plug-in or something similar that would take a minute long lead guitar phrase and be able to print it backwards so I could use it in my mix? I used to do this back in my Tascam 4-track days more than two decades ago by flipping over the tape, but I have yet to find...

Hey everyone, I’m recording vocals with a Rode NT1 and a Groove Tubes Brick preamp. I love the sound combination, but I’m noticing that I get distortion sometimes when I sing loudly. My voice is comparable to singers like Eric Burdon and Van Morrison, basically a loud rangy baritone. When I...

I’m in the market for a new interface, and would like some suggestions. I have a PC, USB connection, and use Cakewalk Sonar. I’m looking for a device that has at least two mic inputs, and two quarter-inch inputs – in short, something I could record four parts at a time. I don’t need any more...

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Does anyone have a trick or ideas on how to keep lead vocals at an acceptable level, in comparison to the music? I have a project I'm working on with a loud and powerful male baritone singer, and it seems like a fine line between making the voice too dominating, or not loud enough. Any ideas...

This is my most important question: Are there any secrets on how to master mixes loudly without appearing to make any serious changes? I could pay someone to master, but I’m stubborn and would like to do it myself. Generally, I feel comfortable with my mixes and go through a mastering...

I’ve finished recording, comping, and “removing silence.” My tracks sound good to me, but is there anything else I should be doing? Is anything else typically done to all tracks prior to mixdown that is universal?

For vocals, I use a Rode NT1 and have a groove tubes brick preamp. I have a powerful voice, and no matter what I do, my louder vocals always seem to distort! :( I've tried lowering the gain, and also have stood further away from the microphone. I'm thinking that I should try an inline...

Is there any way mathematically to line up a tremolo effect with the tempo of a song? I know some (including myself) often line it up by tapping a pedal. But is there any way to do this mathematically? I would think there would be, and it would be more precise.

I have a bit of a dilemma with my tracks. They are all recorded in 24 bit, but my KORG D1600 only allows me to mix down 8 tracks at 24 bit. It also allows me to mix down 16 tracks at 16 bit. The song I’m working on has many tracks and really could use the 16. I can import them (as 24 bit) to a...

I wanted this post to be informative as well as inquisitive. :) Putting it mildly, I have always strained in finding the correct tempo when laying down songs in my home studio. (I am a rock or pop/rock singer/songwriter.) Sometimes I’m too fast, other times I’m too slow. I like using a click...

As far as I can see, there isn’t a forum for the topic of voice, and that is why I am posting this here. Hopefully, this is a correct enough place. If not, please forgive :) I am especially interested in how often people who sing lead in rock or folk practice. This is something I have never...

Hi, I am new to MIDI, and have some basic questions. I was wondering if it is possible in Sonar 6 to play and record samples live. I don't particularly like programming drums, and would prefer to press the keys and hear the drums on key press. Would I have to copy or drag the samples to...

I couple months ago, I recorded a song in a different key and at a faster tempo. The drum track was excellent. Since then, I have rerecorded the song slower, but can’t seem to get a drum track I’m pleased with. (I am using a different kit now) Here's what I want to do: Keep the old drum track...

Good evening everyone. I have recorded multiple takes of some distorted guitar over the last couple of days which I am reasonably proud of. The style of music is not really punk or metal though, it’s more of a singer/songwriter cut with an edge, it has what might be termed “light punkish...

Good afternoon everyone. I have recorded multiple takes of some distorted guitar over the last couple of days which I am reasonably proud of. The style of music is not really punk or metal though, it’s more of a singer/songwriter cut with an edge, it has what might be termed “light punkish...

I wasn't sure exactly where this post should be categorized, but this is my best guess. I have a song that I recorded too quickly and wanted to slow it down. My question is simple - Does changing the tempo of a recorded track without altering the pitch hurt the sound quality of the track? I have...

This is probably a borderline newbie question, but since it is about compressors I decided to put it here. I record with a KORG D1600, and have never used any external compressor. I have instead added compression to the already recorded tracks (on the system). What difference would adding a good...

I own a Groove Tubes Brick, and like it. The problem is that I have rarely been able to use it on drums because it is only one channel. I use two RODE pencil condensers for drum overheads, and a SM 57 Beta on the snare. (I do not play the kick at the same time in the studio, only when playing...

I have yet to see this question answered in full, though I have read some about it in the past. This is why I am interested in the opinions of people here, hopefully my question is worthy of response. I have access to a closet in my basement, and there is excellent isolation in there. My...