Sometimes the production schedule is so tight that vocals need to be recorded on the road. My vocal recording equipment can be fitted in three briefcases and one laptop backpack. Can’t really walk around with all these devices, but they go nicely into the trunk of a car. My vocal recording setup Audio interface: Scarlett 2i2 … Read more
I’ve tried countless tricks while recording by myself. Often I thought that I was a bad singer, while it was actually about not hearing what I sung. I used to have to record a lot more to get the right takes, but with the combination of a proper headphone mix and using only one half … Read more
Vocal recording sessions tend to be rather long. After recording and going through the vocal takes countless times, you start to lose perspective. This is why breaks are essential in recording. My favorite quality test for recorded vocals is the (notorious) morning test. The idea is simple: first thing in the morning, listen to what … Read more
When recording vocals, it’s essential to actually hear what you’re singing. Recently I switched to a Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface, and even though the monitoring audio quality is fine, I wasn’t able to get enough volume to my headphones while recording. I tried lowering the volume of all other tracks in Ableton Live, but … Read more