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Use a reflection filter on your microphone
if you record acoustic instruments like acoustic guitars or vocals , you need to have this . Reflection filters prevent acoustics from bouncing around your space , so you get an intimate recording instead of a fuzzy sound .
How do you record your music ?
The recording process – also known as “ tracking ” – can be a very personal and subjective experience .
Where you mic , what effects and processing you use , how you make decisions in the process : These things change from artist to artist and producer to producer . What sounds “ good ” or “ bad ” also depends on your music genre , so it ’ s hard to make concrete recommendations . However , YouTube is a mine of recording advice and you should definitely look there when needed .
How to improve your recordings by setting limitations ?
In a creative space , unlimited options can drive us crazy . This is especially true with digital music recording , because there is almost no limit on your storage space . Although , if you ’ re like many DIY artists , you don ’ t have endless hours to spend recording , so time constraints amplify the pressure . In this environment , setting limits can save you in many ways . In other words , it pays to make decisions as you go .
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