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I'm not one to recycle copy, but I came across this blurb in the Mix Magazine email and thought it was too apropos not to share with all of you.
Rock on
Ben
www.javboyrecords.com
RICHARD DODD'S TOP 10 RECORDING TIPS
Nashville-based engineer Richard Dodd, whose career credits include artists such as the Little River Band, George Harrison, Joan Baez, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sheryl Crow, and many more, says that in recording, "There are no rules, as long as no harm can come to man or gear." Here, Dodd offers his personal Top 10 recording tips:
1. Do no harm, step back and make sure that you are not getting 'in the way’ of a good 'sound.'
2. Change, don’t 'tweak;' no one hears 'tweaks.'
3. If someone asks for the vocal up 0.2 dB, laugh as if it’s the funniest joke you’ve ever heard, burst out laughing later, too, and quote the joke. Repeat as needed.
4. Don’t use 'brickwall limiting' on your mix for any reason other than you like it. A good mastering engineer can make it louder/better than you can, but they can’t remove an inappropriate decision.
5. If in doubt, don’t.
6. If it’s 'right,' do it.
7. Be ready: The 'wrong' gear choice that is ready beats waiting past the 'best available performance window.'
8. Share your knowledge.
9. Keep something secret.
10. Stop when you aren’t having fun anymore.
For more on Richard Dodd, watch for Eddie Ciletti's "Tech's Files" column in Mix's May 2008 issue.
Here's a great little multi-tracker for a little less than usual due to a factory misprint!
Hey all,
I know I haven't posted in a LONG time, but I promise to get back to reviewing gear and giving you some great free advice soon.
In the mean time, check out my new video blog at: www.artistsintheirownwords.blogspot.com
The videos are of me interviewing the artists that come through the studio, finding out about why they make their music. I find it very interesting, although I am a bit biased...
Rock on
Ben
www.javboyrecords.com
Just a quick note about the cheapest LEGAL music downloading site out there right now.
It's well-known that I'm a faithful eMusic.com and LaLa.com user, but my latest resource is the not-yet-public SpiralFrog.com.
I think it's by invitation only at this point, but I've been checking it out for the last couple of days. User interface kinda sucks, it's definitely annoying to download albums because you have to sit there and initiate each download as it finishes, and there are many holes in their catalog, but...IT'S FREE!!
The company and the artist get paid through paid advertising on the site. That's why the interface makes sure you sit there and look at the screen during the downloads. An interesting concept, I wonder if it will remain vital. I doubt it, but maybe...
One more downside is that the downloaded files are WMA with Windows DRM protecting them. So for iPod users like me, you have to strip the DRM and convert to MP3 to make any use. Just a couple of extra steps, but worth noting.
Now you have to ask yourself, is it worth the time it takes to get these downloads for free or is your time more valuable?
Right now I'm listening to the excellently funky and beautiful Feist album,
Let It Die
. Downloaded from SpiralFrog of course :-)
Rock on
Ben
www.javboyrecords.com
Got some good work done on Tuesday with the help of Dennis Hancock Sr. and Larry Lavelle.
The drywall is up in the iso booth and most of the large live room.
Thumbs healing. Looks like I'll keep that bit. Won't be as impressive, but probably better overall...
Don't I look like I'm having fun?
Rock on
Ben
www.javboyrecords.com
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