2019-07-01_Computer_Music

MIC

TECHNIQUES

GUITARBASICS

CPU,

LATENCY

AND

BACKUPS

COMPINGANDEDITING

Using samples and virtual instrumentsinthe
box provides incredible creativefreedom
when producing tracks. However,theremay
well come a time when you wanttoexpandyour
sonic palette to incorporate soundsyou’ve
recorded yourself. Thankfully, mostDAWsare
also powerful multitrack recorders,perfectly
capable of capturing everythingfroma single
tambourine hit to a full multi-mikedband.
Are you someone who likes theideaof
recording but aren’t entirely surehowtoget
started? Then this back-to-basicsfeatureisforyou.
We’ll begin with hardware and software

requirements,lookingatwhatyoudoanddon’t

need,andrunningthroughtheadvantagesof

certainfeatures.Thenit’stimetoconsiderthe

processofsettingupandmakingconnections,and

howtogetthosesignalsintotheDAW.Wealso

needtolookathowwecanhearwhatwe’redoing

whilerecording,ofcourse,andthepotentialissues

withCPUlatency.Overdubbingisnextonthelist,

aswelookatthebestwaytobuilduprecordings

piecebypiece,andwe’llalsotouchontheprocess

ofeditingandcompiling.Androundingthingsoff,

wehavea collectionoftipstohelpyouachieve

betterrecordings.Let’splugin...

Whether it’s solo vocals or

a full brass band, with our

guide, you’ll be hitting that

red button with confidence...

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