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How can I record piano on a laptop without high frequency wahwah?
Example:
http://soundcloud.com/andrewclow/phases-for-piano
(That's particularly bad example, via mp3 and the built in mic, the effect is always there before converting and with a better microphone. )
When I'm recording piano, I get a sort of slow…
AndrewC
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Clean up Lecture recordings
I recorded some lectures with my smartphone mic and I was wondering is someone knows a good guide or has tips for cleaning up speech (not vocals in a song) with audacity.
The lecture is recorded via a smartphone on the desk so there are the…
miceterminator
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Line input to an iPhone or iPad?
What are the options to get a line level signal into an iPhone 4 or iPad?
Are there any audio USB input devices that work with Apple's Camera Connection kit on the iPhone or iPad? One or both?
Is there a pre-amp or attenuator circuit the can adjust…
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What is the proper way to reduce audio sample rate and bit depth?
When presented with a lossless audio file, what is the proper way to reduce sample rate and bit depth?
When reducing bit depth, I understand that I should apply dither, but I don't know what scale or method to use. (Actually, I read that I should…
shadowox8
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Acoustic Violin Pickup : Fishman V-200 - possible setups
A violinist friend of mine is planning to buy this pickup, Fishman V-200, for his acoustic violin.
Can it be hooked directly to a mixer for recording or live performance? Or, do we have to add a preamp/DI box to the chain to get a rich, full…
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After modifying the tempo of a recording I get a echo/ripple -- how do I remove that?
I have recordings of several sentences in foreign language. I want to slow down the speaking to hear it more clearly so I adjusted the tempo. This works but I get a echo/ripple. How can I remove that?
By the way, I adjusted the pitch as well and…
feydr
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Modern rock bass drum recording techniques
In modern rock or heavy metal sound engineering and production:
Is it possible to get a decent sound without triggers on the kick drum? Examples would help here :-)
What triggers/drum machine combinations are typically used in professional…
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Recording with Ableton - good or bad idea?
My band has a pretty 50/50 combo of organic and electronic (programmed) elements.
I know someone who records everything in Ableton. We have been using Logic, but I find the Rewiring to be a little cumbersome.
Is Logic the best way to record this…
johnnietheblack
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How to remove noise/hissing sound while recording from a Dynamic Mic
I am using the Panasonic RP-VK21 which is a Dynamic microphone. Every time I record a video tutorial I have to edit the sound to remove the hissing sound (The background noise).
What can I do to remove or drastically lower the noise/hissing sound so…
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How is compression different from normalization?
Newbie question. I originally asked this here in the comments but I was advised to post this as a separate topic.
If I understand correctly, compression reduces the volume range of a sound so that it can be made to sound louder without going over 0…
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Remixes, Sampling and The Law
I have been working on a great remix of a popular track by a very popular pop artist. However, im worried about getting sued/etc for using the original vocals from the track.
So, what is the law when it comes to doing a remix? I will still be…
David
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Control Synths with Voice
I have a bunch of synths from Native Instruments, including Massive and Absynth. I currently control them using a midi keyboard and a midi controller, but I'd prefer to control them using my voice. For example, I wish to control the pitch and…
user4286
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Miking a djembe
I'm near the end of a project that involves a lot of small percussion, and we're using djembes for many of the tracks. I got a decent sound by using a pair of dynamic mics, one above the rim pointed down on an angle, the other pointed at the…
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Help with mastering
I use Logic Pro. It seems like every song on the radio I hear sounds good everywhere. Headphones, ear buds, loud speakers etc. My music generally feels like it lacks dynamic range. As if a lot of the low frequencies are missing. Is there a guide, or…
Milo
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Recording gear for (small) children: Recommendations?
When I was kid, my friends and I had fun recording ourself on a cassette deck.
For christmas, I want to get some gear for my kids (five and three) to record themselves singing etc.
What is available? Should I go for a cassette deck (they are still…
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