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Jul 8 2012, 10:01 PM
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While I'm recording video into iMovie, I also record the audio into Cubase (that's the DAW I use, but anything will do). Then I export the audio from Cubase and import it into the iMovie project, then align it to the video. Aligning the audio with the video is the tricky part, but there are various techniques to help with that: hit the strings at the beginning of the recording so you have a reference point, or record audio from the room into iMovie so you can align the imported audio with the recorded audio, etc.
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Jul 8 2012, 10:35 PM
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By the way, for anyone using Final Cut instead of iMovie, there's a plugin called PluralEyes that does the audio alignment automatically.
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Jul 9 2012, 11:00 PM
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QUOTE (JesseJ @ Jul 9 2012, 03:02 PM)  1 How important is it to buy A mic and a recording interface like the fast track pro ? Because it would be close to $300 USD for a shure SM57, recording interface, and a mic stand. If it really is very important I am still a teenager living at home so I can afford to buy it  But I like to be frugal with my money. And what do you use for recording ? I would greatly appreciate it if you told me your recording rig ! Thanks In the past couple of years, amp/cab simulation has become ridiculous. If you're aiming to be frugal, i'd say record direct. Hell, you don't even need to buy amp plugins anymore. There are free ones that rival the big 'corporate' ones. http://lepouplugins.blogspot.co.uk/ And for little recording projects (like REC), it'll do just fine. Personally, I run Overloud TH2 amp head into RedWirez MixIR for cab simulation and for a DAW I use Logic Pro. But again, there are free alternatives that are just fine, like Reaper. (http://www.reaper.fm/) |
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Jul 9 2012, 11:32 PM
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I'm a BIG fan of Amp modeling/emulation as well. But, at some point. You are going to need to get proficient with a microphone. Putting a Mic on a guitar amp/cab is a basic skill and one that takes practice! It's hard to wrong with an SM57! I'd say get one when you can. And you'll need some sort of interface at some point. Having the ability to record more than one mic at a time is pretty handy for putting two mics on a cab (say a 57 and a RAVEN or even a cheap condenser like the MXL) and mixing them together for better tone.
Also, you may want to record vocals, or a live room with a band in it. You'll notice you need more and more tracks the longer you mess with recording, especially live recording. But you gotta start somewhere MY first interface had 2 inputs. My current one has 16. I"m using a TASCAM mixer/interface. Can record 8 tracks at once in LOGIC/GarageBandCheck out my thread on EQUIPPING THE HOME STUDIO! https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=35615 It's got a run down of the gear I use.  QUOTE (JesseJ @ Jul 9 2012, 10:02 AM) Do you find Cubase a good program ? Like what exactly is cubase all about ? Is it kinda like garageband ? Haha sorry I am bombing you with questions! But I really appreciate all your help
Hey Todd I am glad you are in this topic you really seem to know your stuff !! I have a few additional questions for you. 1 How important is it to buy A mic and a recording interface like the fast track pro ? Because it would be close to $300 USD for a shure SM57, recording interface, and a mic stand. If it really is very important I am still a teenager living at home so I can afford to buy it But I like to be frugal with my money. And what do you use for recording ? I would greatly appreciate it if you told me your recording rig ! Thanks This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Jul 9 2012, 11:33 PM |
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Jul 9 2012, 11:36 PM
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QUOTE (Socky42 @ Jul 9 2012, 10:00 PM) In the past couple of years, amp/cab simulation has become ridiculous. If you're aiming to be frugal, i'd say record direct. Hell, you don't even need to buy amp plugins anymore. There are free ones that rival the big 'corporate' ones. http://lepouplugins.blogspot.co.uk/ And for little recording projects (like REC), it'll do just fine. Personally, I run Overloud TH2 amp head into RedWirez MixIR for cab simulation and for a DAW I use Logic Pro. But again, there are free alternatives that are just fine, like Reaper. (http://www.reaper.fm/) That is a very good point ! Except I would like to get into recording looping so I kinda need to mic my amp. -------------------- Never miss an opportunity to play
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Jul 10 2012, 12:06 AM
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QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jul 9 2012, 10:32 PM) I'm a BIG fan of Amp modeling/emulation as well. But, at some point. You are going to need to get proficient with a microphone. Putting a Mic on a guitar amp/cab is a basic skill and one that takes practice! It's hard to wrong with an SM57! I'd say get one when you can. And you'll need some sort of interface at some point. Having the ability to record more than one mic at a time is pretty handy for putting two mics on a cab (say a 57 and a RAVEN or even a cheap condenser like the MXL) and mixing them together for better tone. Also, you may want to record vocals, or a live room with a band in it. You'll notice you need more and more tracks the longer you mess with recording, especially live recording. But you gotta start somewhere MY first interface had 2 inputs. My current one has 16. I"m using a TASCAM mixer/interface. Can record 8 tracks at once in LOGIC/GarageBandCheck out my thread on EQUIPPING THE HOME STUDIO! https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...showtopic=35615 It's got a run down of the gear I use. Wow that was a long thread ! But very helpfull. So after reading that I have a makeshift list of what I need. Here it is 1 Recording interface. You mentioned a few different ones so I am currently a little unsure about which one to get. I know I would like at least 4 inputs so I could record my voice,2 amps( I currently only have one but would like to get another sometime in the future ) and my other family members play violin and piano so I can see some future projects So I am currently leaning towards the TASCAM one. 2 Microphone. I currently play a mesa head through a 2x12 cab so after eading your thread I am guessing you would recommend the Raven ? confirmation of this would be appreciated ! 3 Software. from what I gather a bunch of people use Cubase. Would you recommend that or guitar rig ? My mac currently has garageband but it sounds like I will need to upgrade. Could this potentially be done later though ? 4 Monitors. Now this might sound like a stupid question but are monitors just for listening to your final mix ? Or what are they used for ? 5 Headphones. These are something I am going to need for when I eventually move away from home and live in an apartment or such so I would like a pair that could double as a pair I can practice guitar with. I was thinking I would start with a Recording interface, Software and a mic. Then but some money away for University and later on get monitors and or headphones. Let me know what you think ! -------------------- Never miss an opportunity to play
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Jul 10 2012, 06:48 PM
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QUOTE (JesseJ @ Jul 10 2012, 07:17 AM) SO I would need guitar rig and cubase ! Or could I just you use Garageband as a "player" and cubase as a DAW ? Garage Band and Cubase are both Digital Audio Workstations. They both manage the recording of tracks into a project. Once you have a a lot of tracks recorded in your DAW, you can use your DAW to mix the tracks so they sound good when played together, and then export them to an MP3 or other audio format. If you have Garage Band, there is no need to purchase Cubase (which is expensive by the way). You can just use Garageband. If you're on a budget and don't have Garageband, alot of folks on this board use REAPER which is another DAW that is cheap (even free?) and just as good as Cubase in many respects. Each DAW allows the use of plugins. Plugins can be anything from Guitar Rig which is a guitar effects emulator, to EZ Drummer (or any other brand) which are MIDI drums, or synthesizers, etc...with plugins you can practically write a complete song from the ground up with all it's components (drums, bass, guitar, vocals, synthesizers, cowbell, you name it But as with all things - there is a learning curve that can be steep at times. So use this forum as a resource, along what you can find on youtube, etc. Cheers, Chris This post has been edited by SirJamsalot: Jul 10 2012, 06:50 PM -------------------- The more I practice, the more I wish I had time to practice!
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