Lesson 1Layered vocals technique: double-tracking, backing vocal arrangements, bleed control and comping considerationsDevelop layered vocal strategies usin doubles an backin parts, while managin bleed, compin, an timin so stacked vocals stay tight, expressive, an easy fi balance inna polished pop an rock productions.
Planning lead doubles and harmoniesTracking tight double-tracked vocalsArranging backing vocal stacksBleed control in group vocal sessionsComping and editing layered vocalsLesson 2Bass recording: DI vs amp mic, amp mic placement, combining DI with amp, re-amping workflowCompare bass DI an amp mikin, refine mic placement pon cabinets, an learn how fi blend DI wid amp or re-amp tracks fi achieve tight low end, controlled midrange, an mix-ready bass tones fi modern productions.
Clean DI capture for solid low endChoosing and placing bass amp micsBlending DI and amp for definitionPhase alignment between DI and ampRe-amping bass for tonal variationsLesson 3Electric guitar: microphone choices for cabinets, close vs blended room mics, use of direct inputs and amp simulationExplore cabinet mic choices, close an room mic blends, an DI or amp simulation options fi capture versatile electric guitar tones dat sit inna modern mixes while preservin dynamics, clarity, an re-amping flexibility.
Dynamic vs condenser on guitar cabsSingle mic vs multi-mic cabinet setupsBlending close mics with room ambienceUsing DI tracks for re-amping optionsIntegrating amp simulators with real ampsLesson 4Vocals: microphone types (large-diaphragm condenser, dynamic), capsule patterns, pop filters, shock mounts and isolation boothsUnderstand vocal mic types, polar patterns, an accessories like pop filters an shock mounts, plus isolation an positionin techniques dat control room tone, plosives, an movement fi consistent, mix-ready vocal tracks.
Choosing dynamic vs condenser for vocalsSelecting and aiming vocal polar patternsUsing pop filters and shock mounts correctlyBooth vs open room vocal isolationManaging singer movement and mic distanceLesson 5Recording session parameters: recommended sample rate and bit depth, headroom strategies, clocking and syncDefine optimal sample rate, bit depth, an clockin fi pop an rock sessions while managin headroom, gain stagin, an sync so dat multitrack recordins stay clean, stable, an ready fi detailed editin an mixin.
Choosing sample rate for pop and rockSelecting bit depth and recording formatHeadroom targets and gain stagingClocking, word clock and jitter basicsSyncing interfaces and digital devicesLesson 6Drum recording: mic selection per element (kick, snare, toms, overheads, hi-hat, room) and whySelect appropriate drum mics fi kick, snare, toms, overheads, hi-hat, an room, understandin how each mic’s character, placement, an role support di overall kit sound inna dense, layered pop an rock productions.
Kick drum mic types and placementSnare top and bottom mic choicesTom mic selection and mounting optionsOverhead and hi-hat mic preferencesRoom mic types for drum ambienceLesson 7Room acoustics and isolation: treatment, positioning, dealing with bleed and room toneAddress room acoustics, treatment, an instrument placement fi control reflections, isolation, an bleed, shapin room tone dat support drums, vocals, an amps widout overwhelmin clarity inna multi-instrument sessions.
Assessing room size and decay timeUsing absorption and diffusion effectivelyPositioning drums, amps and vocalsManaging bleed in live band trackingCapturing or minimizing room toneLesson 8Keyboards and synths: direct stereo output vs amplifier/mic blend, stereo image creation and gain stagingLearn when fi record keyboards an synths direct inna stereo, when fi use amps an mics, an how fi shape stereo width, tone, an gain stagin so layered keys stay clear an controlled inna busy pop an rock arrangements.
Using DI boxes for stereo keyboardsAmp and mic options for synth tonesBalancing direct and amp blend levelsCreating controlled stereo widthGain staging keys in dense mixesLesson 9Drum mic placement techniques: close, Glyn Johns, ORTF/XY overheads, room mic positions and phase considerationsLearn how fi place drum mics fi punchy, phase-coherent kits usin close mics, Glyn Johns, ORTF an XY overheads, plus room mic strategies dat balance ambience, stereo width, an mono compatibility inna dense pop an rock mixes.
Close miking kick, snare and tomsSetting up the Glyn Johns configurationChoosing ORTF vs XY overhead arraysRoom mic distance, height and angleChecking and correcting drum phaseLesson 10Acoustic drum signal chain: preamps, gain staging, pad and phase alignment, tracking tips to avoid clippingDesign a reliable acoustic drum signal chain from preamps to converters, focusin pon gain stagin, pads, polarity an phase alignment, an trackin practices dat prevent clippin while preservin transient impact an tone.
Choosing preamps for drum microphonesSetting input gain and pad usagePolarity checks on multi-mic kitsPhase alignment across drum channelsAvoiding clipping while tracking drums
