Originally Posted By: Hugh2
Hi
I dont play any instrument and so its difficult for me to gauge the quality of a realtrack compares to a girl/guy playing lets say on a piano in a studio recording through a mic or mics.
I guess what im asking is the realtrack up to the quality for a professional recording artist or would they redo the track again in studio?Obviously I want to produce as much finished tracks as I can without having to pay someone to play a track or tracks on my compositions.Thats the reason for asking.
Another way of putting it is :if im happy with the outcome of how the realtrack plays is the quality up to professional recording standard?(the track being mixed and mastered professionally being a given along with good computer systems etc)
May I add as for me i just produce midi compositions and run them through biab.Even though they obviously dont go note for note on my compositions they always make the composition (even if its turns out a good bit different) way way better.
Its funny too its a programme where not playing an instrument can sometimes lead you to making great sounding music
Its a fabulous technology and a really great company and staff,
Yours Hugh



Hi There Hugh .

I noticed some of the guys here have given you some great advice to take on board. cool


My advice is to give you this link: https://www.lynda.com/Pro-Tools-tutorials/Audio-Mixing-Bootcamp/87006-2.html

This is a link to a 9 hour long Tuition video series on Lynda.com called Audio Mixing Bootcamp , by Bobby Owsinsky

He performs on pro tools, but the Daw doent matter what type, the principles are the same. I also recommend you buy his book home recording handbook (I think) .., which will teach you the all important fundamentals like mic placement etc.

NOTE: You normally have to pay to watch these videos on lynda.com ... BUT .., you get a FREE 10 day full trial (after signing up)
...., This will give you enough time for the crash course, plus there is also stacks of other great video series also to watch and learn from.



Groove 3.com , MacProVideo.com are also excellent (and much cheaper than a lynda subscription) but do not offer free demo periods) .., and remember ..., there is no such thing as a stupid question .., so ask and seek .., all the best smile





Heres the full rundown of the recommended course : AUDIO MIXING BOOTCAMP .., by Bobby Owsinsky

Link : https://www.lynda.com/Pro-Tools-tutorials/Audio-Mixing-Bootcamp/87006-2.html

In this course, author Bobby Owsinski reveals industry tips, tricks, and techniques for producing professionally mixed audio on any digital audio workstation.

He offers recommendations for setting up an optimal listening environment, highlights the most efficient ways to set up and balance a mix, and shows how to build a powerful sound with compression.

The course also explains how to master the intricacies of EQ; incorporate reverb, delay, and modulation effects; and generate the final mix.

Topics include:

Optimizing your listening environment
Setting up sessions, subgroups, and effects
Understanding which mixing elements to avoid
Understanding the principles of building a mix
Panning instruments
Setting up the compressor
Using noise gates and de-essers
Understanding the concept of frequency juggling
Using the magic high-pass filter
Timing reverb and delay to a track
Using reverb to layer the mix
Understanding the Haas effect
Modulating guitars, keyboards, and vocals
Mixing with subgroups
Tweaking the final mix

..., and many more ...,

for interest , heres Bobbys blog , some great studio stuff : http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/

Last edited by SFG; 10/14/16 01:49 AM.
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