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May 17, 2021

Capturing the Magic - Part 1: Left Brain Tracking Setup for Studio Session Success

Capturing the Magic - Part 1: Left Brain Tracking Setup for Studio Session Success

This week we begin our exploration into the tracking phase of the record-making process. We’ll start by discussing the key components of setting up your session, preparing your space and gear ahead of time, and defining the right goals in order to...

This week we begin our exploration into the tracking phase of the record-making process. We’ll start by discussing the key components of setting up your session, preparing your space and gear ahead of time, and defining the right goals in order to translate the creative vision of an artist into performances and sounds that bring the song to life. Topics covered include:

-Left Brain vs Right Brain tasks
-Input Lists, Gear Lists, and having a backup plan
-Session Maps, Using templates, and curating your home studio vibe
-Using reference playlists to calibrate your ears to a new space
-Adjusting your setup to translate a creative vision

Room Testing Playlist (from Atom Sonic Concepts):

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/room-testing/pl.u-RRbVv1JIeAbDKN

For more info, visit our website at:
www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess

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Show Hosts:

Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)
www.CaseyCavaliere.com
www.thewonderyearsband.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en

Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )
www.TomConranAudio.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en

Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)
www.AtomSonicConcepts.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en

Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at:

TrueLevelStudio@gmail.com

Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en )

Music:

Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey Cavaliere
Additional Music by Tom Conran