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.. and intimidation toward working with David Foster.


I can understand that part for sure. When you work with people that have those kind of credentials you *should* feel a bit intimidated. I know I would.
/It may actually help with the extra effort side of things smile

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I'm excited to see how well I can take advantage of the knowledge and improve my recordings.

Stay true to the song. Use these tools but put down an original scratch track of the idea so you can refocus and make better decisions along the way if needed.
I've wandered off track many times playing with RT's etc, but found this little trick well worth the few minutes it takes. A couple of times it reminded me of a bridge or other little tidbit I had forgotten. It doesn't need to be pretty, just get the idea down before you forget it.

Previously I would do it with pieces that others had asked me to help develop, but then I realized I should do it for me too.

I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!