Compression Dynamic control is an essential part of recording vocals. The best dynamic control is achieved from someone who knows good mic technique, getting closer for more intimate sections and moving further away when singing more forcefully. Unfortunately, few vocalists are accomplished at mic technique,...
Microphone Modelling Different mics have different sonic "signatures." A lot of this involves the microphone’s distinctive frequency response, so mic modelling software or hardware analyses a reference microphone’s response (along with other selected characteristics), and applies this signature to your mic. This process works best...
Editing Vocals Vocals, particularly the lead vocal, are the main focus point in most tracks, and not surprisingly this is the area where we spend perhaps most of our time and attention during all the stages of production. When mixing, some engineers choose to start...
Demos What is a demo? A sales pitch Demos - Then and NOW (records) -Used to be able to do piano or guitar and vocal -NOW - records, no room for anyone to listen -Most of time aren’t listening, just reading When to pitch piano / vocal...
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES What is alliteration, anaphora, and other “ear worm” secrets to lyric and melody writing? Anaphora EXAMPLES (Because You Loved Me) (For You I Will) (How Do I Live) (Have You Ever) (If You’re Not The One) (How Can We Be Lovers) (How Can...
Who am I? -Hybrid - half musician and half businessman -Young sang, played piano -Won PTA awards for composing, didn’t write lyrics -Went to school, wanted to be a businessman -Honors Pace University -Degree in Marketing and Psych -Marketing killer line -Psychology relating -Senior year, getting ready to graduate, ready for...
QUESTIONS FOR ONYIE • How to find the right vocal instructor? • How to find your vocal range? • Musical theater vocals vs. vocal artist VOCAL VOCABULARY • Words and terminology to know when working with singers: • Head and chest voice (falsetto)- “the break” • Voice...
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