The Self-Recording Band

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Troubleshooting and solving problems are just part of making records. Things will go wrong at some point and we need to be able to deal with those issues fast, so we can continue working on the art, stay in the zone and keep the creative energy and vibe up at all times.

Have you ever felt the frustration kicking in after hours of searching the internet for a solution to some seemingly trivial problem? Has making a record ever seemed like a tedious and difficult process to you? Have you ever been wondering why something just doesn't sound like it's supposed to and you are kind of stabbing in the dark trying to get it right?

We've been there and want to make your life a little easier by sharing a whole list of solutions to common "audio problems", so you don't need to go through the same frustrating process of figuring it all out on your own. Instead you can apply the advice right away and continue focussing on what really matters.

This is a two part series, as there's really a lot that can, and will, eventually go wrong. Let's jump into part two, where we discuss "tone problems" as well as typical arrangement/songwriting issues that you need to overcome if you want to capture exciting sounding songs.

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/26

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Troubleshooting and solving problems are just part of making records. Things will go wrong at some point and we need to be able to deal with those issues fast, so we can continue working on the art, stay in the zone and keep the creative energy and vibe up at all times.

Have you ever felt the frustration kicking in after hours of searching the internet for a solution to some seemingly trivial problem? Has making a record ever seemed like a tedious and difficult process to you? Have you ever been wondering why something just doesn't sound like it's supposed to and you are kind of stabbing in the dark trying to get it right?

We've been there and want to make your life a little easier by sharing a whole list of solutions to common "audio problems", so you don't need to go through the same frustrating process of figuring it all out on your own. Instead you can apply the advice right away and continue focussing on what really matters.

This is a two part series, as there's really a lot that can, and will, eventually go wrong. Let's start with part one, where we discuss technical issues and "tone problems" that you need to overcome if you want to capture exciting sounding tracks.

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/25

If you have any questions, feedback, topic ideas or want to suggest a guest, email us at: [email protected]

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This is the master episode. The episode of all episodes, if you will. Because we're walking you through the entire process of how records are made, explain every step along the way and talk about how to best approach each step, depending on what you're going for and what situation you're in.

There's so much that goes into making a record that the actual process of recording it is just a small piece of the puzzle. Join us as we're breaking it down step by step, so you can create your own master plan for your next release!

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/24

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When you hear "checklists and templates", creativity is not the first thing that comes to mind, right? It sounds like the exact opposite and we as typically right-brained artists tend to avoid those things like the plague. But the truth is, they enable you to be truly creative, because if you use them to your advantage, your brain doesn't need to waste energy on the non-creative, repetitive tasks anymore and is free to focus on what really matters: The art.

In this episode we talk about three main benefits of checklists and templates in music production, we explain why and how they help you save time, be more creative, have more fun producing, and avoid mistakes, as well as give you specific examples of checklists and templates that you can implement right now to 10x your productivity and creativity.

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/23

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One of the most common issues we run into, when we get tracks from self-recording bands, are out of tune guitar and bass tracks. And it's one of those things that immediately scream "AMATEUR PRODUCTION!".

When the tuning is off, even if it's subtle, the song won't connect as well and the mix won't sound as good as it could have if the intonation was spot on.

Especially in modern productions where there are multiple layers of guitars, bass, keys, vocals, etc., even the slightest tuning issues can cause the whole thing to sound weird and unprofessional. And it will definitely distract the listeners and take them out of the song.

Listen as we walk you through three main concepts and lots of simple, specific tricks and tactics that you can use to get the guitar tuning spot on and nail the intonation every single time you record.

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/22

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"Everyone uses the same samples and amp sims", "everything's quantized and edited to perfection", "modern productions have no soul", "So many bands sound basically the same" - Well, here's the cure: Make your records sound special and exciting by using and creating sounds that are unique to your production and fit your vibe perfectly.

There are things that you can do during the actual recording, of course, but usually you need to focus on the performance, capture great takes and you don't want to paint yourself into a corner too early in the process.

That's where "creative reamping" comes in. It's the process of taking an already recorded signal, running it out of the computer into a pedal, an amp, a PA system, some weird sounding box, etc. and then capturing it again.

This can be done after the recording, without destroying the original file. And experimenting with it is almost a must, when you are self-recording. Because you have all the time to do this without having to pay for an expensive studio, you can go absolutely bananas here, if you want!

Run your vocals through guitar pedals, send your drums through a PA system into some crazy sounding room, use a boombox or kids toy as a guitar amp, use headphones as microphones, there are endless options to try.

In this episode we'll talk about some ideas and about how to actually do this. Stop making boring records and let's get wild!

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/21

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An acoustic guitar is a complex thing to record and there's so many things that can go wrong. The instrument, the strings, the performance, the room, the microphones and placement, noise issues and finally the question: How do I get this to work in the context of my song? Most of the time the acoustic guitar serves a specific purpose. Either on its own, or in a dense, full rock band arrangement. In this episode we'll walk you through the process of recording an acoustic guitar and cover all the details, as well as different methods and approaches, so that you can start your next session with confidence.

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/20

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In a typical home recording situation, what we can do is often limited by the amount of inputs and mics that we have. And when we think of modern drum production we think of complex multichannel setups with 20 or more microphones carefully positioned around the drum kit.

Sure that's often the way to go, if we have the gear, room, expertise, etc. But what if we only have four inputs available and still want all the punch and clarity? Don't let that stop you! There are ways to make situations like this work and we're gonna show you exactly how. Join us in our discussion about minimalistic drum recording techniques that can make your drums hit hard, regardless of the limitations.

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/19

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When you record a guitar or bass, you should always record a clean DI signal in addition to your amp (or amp sim, Kemper, etc.). There are plenty of very good reasons for it - and just no reason not to.

In this episode we talk about the many ways your next record will possibly benefit from having DI tracks and sending those to mixing along with your amp tones. Editing will be much easier, more effective and transparent, the final tone (the end result) will probably be a lot better and there's a lot of creative, fun things you can do with a DI that can really bring your record to the next level.

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/18

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What comes to mind when you think of Auto-Tune? Probably not organic sounding, "real" rock music, right? The word screams "FAKE!" The truth is, though, that on most modern, professional records, even the very natural sounding ones, you'll hear some sort of pitch correction or tuning that happened in post-production or even in real-time during recording.

It's not at all about creating funny, robotic sounding effects (although you can do that if you want) and it's also not about making bad singers appear as if they could actually sing (although you can definitely do that to an extent).

It's mostly about taking an already great performance, that has the perfect feel and energy and getting the intonation just right, so that the vocal sits beautifully in the mix and connects with the listener.

Sometimes that means it needs to be just a little off, sometimes it means it needs to be 100% accurate. And sometimes nothing at all is needed. It totally depends, but if it could really help the song and make a greater impact on the listener, would you still refuse to do it? Let's discuss!

For full show notes go to: theselfrecordingband.com/17

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