Capturing the Magic - Part 2: Translating The Sound In Your Head By Choosing The Best Tracking Methods and Gear for The Session

On Part Two of our mini-series on the Tracking phase of The Record Process, we explore how to translate the creative vision for a song into a memorable array of sounds , and how to choose the best methods for capturing those sounds. We discuss communicating ideas using Technical, Referential, and Emotional language, along with what to consider when selecting the best instrument and/or microphone for the session. Topics covered include:

-Communicating the sounds in your head
-Instrument + Microphone Choices
-"Hardness" vs. "Softness"
-Type of capturing methonds
-Effects of your signal chain on the sound
-Favorite common signal chains for tracking each instrument

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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

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

Music:

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