SOS contributor Mike Senior replies: In a word: loops. There are two basic things you have to contend with when putting together great drum parts. Firstly, you have to obtain good performances: whether you're wanting the sound of live drums or electronic drum‑machine timbres, the nuances ...
and a DAW (like ProTools, Cubase, or Reaper). You’ll also need to know how to place your mics, how to set up a session on your computer, how to test your mic outputs and levels, and how to edit, mix, and export.
Changing output settings in Reaper is a crucial skill for both new and experienced audio engineers working with the DAW. This guide will provide a detailed walkthrough on how to change output in Reaper, ensuring your projects sound precise. In it, we’ll cover everything from configuring your...
sample replacement "is the only way to get the clarity required in the drums to cut through the wall of guitar that is expected these days.” If you're interested, Andy's use of both sample replacement and augmentation, and the wall of guitars that he has become renowned for, can be h...
Reaperis a great option if you’re on a budget or want to personalize the interface of your DAW, which is something you can’t do on any other workstation, at least at such a level. Reasonis great for making electronic music and for creating your own sounds from scratch. ...
How to Make a Beat in Reason Here is an example of how to make a beat. Even though the beat below is made in Propellerhead Reason, the same thought process can be applied to other music programs and hardware. Lay out your drums, add instruments, and arrange your beat into a full song...
Using “leaps” in your melodies Contrast When it comes to recording and producing music, there are really three distinct phases: Adigital audio workstation (DAW)is the piece of software you’ll use to record, edit, mix, and master your song. ...
Recording Software:Use a digital audio workstation (DAW) to record and edit your podcast episodes. Popular options include Audacity (free), Adobe Audition, or GarageBand (for Mac users). Once you have gathered the necessary equipment, it’s time to set up your recording space, ensuring optimal...
Needless to say to quote an old Indian proverb "If you chase two rabbits, you'll lose both" - I have not become really good at any of them. So I've decided it's time to focus on ONE DAW, and get to know if inside and out. Reaper, to me is rather obtuse and my brain ...
Being in nature is what will calm your senses, and inspire you to write. Changing your environment will change your mind, for the better! Heck, bring your instruments outside if you gotta! As an added bonus, I very highly recommend the article “Write drunk, edit sober, and the myth of...