see you guys later, i need to go fix up my evening meal

You're using a single line in? So you can only record one track at once? Then yes, you definately want to record instruments individually.

If you're miking the guitar amps, then you can't really have the drums playing at the same time as the guitars without getting spill, which is unfortunate. So yes, I'd record the drums first, and then if possible, play them back on headphones to each other person as they record their part. I've never used Audacity, but it should have the facility to do that, it's pretty basic.

After drums, it depends on how your band plays - if you want to be able to hear the guitarist when you record, then do him first, and so on. There's no set rules, really.

One thing I will say - record everything as loud as you can without clipping. Don't worry about getting a perfect mix while you're recording - you do that later. You can always turn things down, but turning things up past the level they were recorded at usually results in loss of quality.

Bye to people who are leaving.

^ what program do you use for recording

Edit : To Alex

Cubase. SX2 if at home, or SX3 in the Uni's computer suites. Hopefully should be moving on to ProTools soon though.

protools is so amazing...i used at at band camp...and i just dipped into its abilities.

^ ^ Aim. go on now :thumb:

[QUOTE=trumpeter617]protools is so amazing...i used at at band camp...and i just dipped into its abilities.[/QUOTE]

We've got lecturers who've been working with it since it came out, and they're still just learning about its capabilities. :D

It's top of the line stuff. Makes pretty much everything else look redundant. Of course, it costs a fortune.

There are lower end systems, of course... but you REALLY want the full Protools control systems and bundles... *sighs happily*

So shiny... so shiny...

[QUOTE=Wintermute]We've got lecturers who've been working with it since it came out, and they're still just learning about its capabilities. :D

It's top of the line stuff. Makes pretty much everything else look redundant. Of course, it costs a fortune.

There are lower end systems, of course... but you REALLY want the full Protools control systems and bundles... *sighs happily*

So shiny... so shiny...[/QUOTE]

Whats it retail for?

hahah i can see a gleam in your figurative eye winter.

hey MX

I'm currently trying to stuff a pinata and its not working...

[QUOTE=Wintermute]You're using a single line in? So you can only record one track at once? Then yes, you definately want to record instruments individually.

If you're miking the guitar amps, then you can't really have the drums playing at the same time as the guitars without getting spill, which is unfortunate. So yes, I'd record the drums first, and then if possible, play them back on headphones to each other person as they record their part. I've never used Audacity, but it should have the facility to do that, it's pretty basic.

After drums, it depends on how your band plays - if you want to be able to hear the guitarist when you record, then do him first, and so on. There's no set rules, really.

One thing I will say - record everything as loud as you can without clipping. Don't worry about getting a perfect mix while you're recording - you do that later. You can always turn things down, but turning things up past the level they were recorded at usually results in loss of quality.[/QUOTE]


Thanks a lot:thumb:

One final question, how should I EQ my bass, I mean i like my bass to sound dark and brightless.....kindda like the tone Adam Clayton uses (U2) in POP, but I still want to have presence. Is it true that I should use an EQ as flat as possible, and i.e if i want more bass just turn the highs downs??

[QUOTE=aMindlessMuse]hey MX

I'm currently trying to stuff a pinata and its not working...[/QUOTE]

:confused: Uh..

Edit : Kim , did you happen to look in your handy dandy computer of knowledge fr the release date of Kingdom Hearts II ?

A [b]basic[/b] Pro Tools|HD professional system [b]starts[/b] at just under $10,000 USD.


That is, admittedly, a basic [i]higher[/i] end package, but still...

sup? :wave:

[QUOTE=Wintermute]A [b]basic[/b] Pro Tools|HD professional system [b]starts[/b] at just under $10,000 USD.


That is, admittedly, a basic [i]higher[/i] end package, but still...[/QUOTE]

But.. woah... uh.. speachles.. :amaze:

Its a system.. I though it was a program :confused:

Audacity probably has a parametric EQ system somewhere in it - experiment with high-end shelving, see how it sounds.

[QUOTE=Dave.Rws]:confused: Uh..

Edit : Kim , did you happen to look in your handy dandy computer of knowledge fr the release date of Kingdom Hearts II ?[/QUOTE]

December 15, 2005

[QUOTE=aMindlessMuse]December 15, 2005[/QUOTE]

Im ertanlly gratefull ;)

[QUOTE=Dave.Rws]But.. woah... uh.. speachles.. :amaze:

Its a system.. I though it was a program :confused:[/QUOTE]

It is a program, but you need their hardware to run it. It usually takes the shape of audio inputs in the case of the smaller systems, external processors for the basic upper end stuff, and at the extremes, full on mixing/mastering desks.

It's a VERY effective anti-piracy measure. Can't download a mixing desk.

winter...when my friend's parents build a new house they are building him a recording studio in the basement (including an alienware comp with protools)

[QUOTE=Wintermute]It is a program, but you need their hardware to run it. It usually takes the shape of audio inputs in the case of the smaller systems, external processors for the basic upper end stuff, and at the extremes, full on mixing/mastering desks.

It's a VERY effective anti-piracy measure. Can't download a mixing desk.[/QUOTE]

That's insane.

Anything I can download ?

hi.....

[QUOTE=DanSom]hi.....[/QUOTE]

How's it goin'

I've never seen you around here :amaze:

Names Dave :wave:

[QUOTE=Wintermute]It is a program, but you need their hardware to run it. It usually takes the shape of audio inputs in the case of the smaller systems, external processors for the basic upper end stuff, and at the extremes, full on mixing/mastering desks.

It's a VERY effective anti-piracy measure. Can't download a mixing desk.[/QUOTE]

For [b]now[/b], my friend. For now.

[QUOTE=Wintermute]
It's a VERY effective anti-piracy measure. Can't download a mixing desk.[/QUOTE]


:lol: I felt so geeky laughing at that... :p

[QUOTE=jamie_dunce]:lol: I felt so geeky laughing at that... :p[/QUOTE]
i laughed too brother.

[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/COMPLETE-PRO-TOOLS-TDM-v6-7-HD1-CORE-96-I-O-INTERFACE_W0QQitemZ7358940474QQcategoryZ41784QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

[QUOTE=Dave.Rws]That's insane.

Anything I can download ?[/QUOTE]


Yes, but you couldn't actually use it wihout buying the relevant hardware.

[QUOTE=Wintermute]Yes, but you couldn't actually use it wihout buying the relevant hardware.[/QUOTE]

I mean , any programs I could download like Audacity that are good?

[QUOTE=Dave.Rws]I mean , any programs I could download like Audacity that are good?[/QUOTE]

'Dobe 'Dition.

[QUOTE=Dave.Rws]I mean , any programs I could download like Audacity that are good?[/QUOTE]

I don't know much, but as far as I'm concerned it is pretty good and easy to use.

[QUOTE=Foxfire]'Dobe 'Dition.[/QUOTE]

1234.

[QUOTE=nisakss]I don't know much, but as far as I'm concerned it is pretty good and easy to use.[/QUOTE]

For the price, Adobe Audition is better.

[QUOTE=Foxfire]For the price, Adobe Audition is better.[/QUOTE]

What's this price you speak of?

[QUOTE=BenJammin]What's this price you speak of?[/QUOTE]

Exactly.

:cool:

[QUOTE=BenJammin]What's this price you speak of?[/QUOTE]

free as far as I'm concerned....:lol:

mackie tracktion is a very nice program.

[QUOTE=Foxfire]Exactly.

:cool:[/QUOTE]

I see we're on the same page, brutha.

what the hell happened here. ive been gone for 4 days, everythings different!