being a live user since the first version is quite helpfull , i remember at the time i could not even understand the manual ,& trust me at the time it was really basic . so in a way i understand the learning curve you have to face .
the forum is a good place to get something you don't understand ,there is a lot of very helpfull peoples who know the soft very well & give their knowledge with pleasure .
how long did it take you to learn?
hey guys
just one quick note on the 1:3 theory, especially as it relates to close-mic'ing and a 3ms delay between the 2 tracks.
The Beatles loved to use a chorus effect with a 22-27ms delay on their vocal tracks to thicken and spread things just a little. 3ms is quick! try counting to 1000 in the course of 1 second. and then imagine how long it takes to count to just 3 at that speed.
tips-- i've been frustrated in the past trying to record acoustic guitar at home -- why does it sound so thin? and, yeah, phasing can be an issue, and there are other softwares where it is super-easy to switch the phase of tracks (just push a button). But, don't be afraid to experiment with the COMPRESSOR fx. it's a scary one, and kinda confusing, but if you just play with the settings and LISTEN, it can be quite helpful in beefing up tracks. and don't be afraid of the EQ4 either. Just little subtle boosts and cuts can make a big difference--- but remember: it IS better to adjust the sound by cutting certain frequencies as opposed to boosting others (boosting raises the NOISE floor of your recording, while cutting frequencies lowers it). also, narrow Q's (steep slopes) can make a big difference.
anyway, just play and experiment to find a sound you're happy with. it's pretty impossible to emulate an analog sound recorded with lots of high-end expensive outboard equipment with "cheap" digital simulations, but if you find a sound you like that works with your playing and your song, that means you'll probably be on your way to creating a unique sound all your own.
peace
just one quick note on the 1:3 theory, especially as it relates to close-mic'ing and a 3ms delay between the 2 tracks.
The Beatles loved to use a chorus effect with a 22-27ms delay on their vocal tracks to thicken and spread things just a little. 3ms is quick! try counting to 1000 in the course of 1 second. and then imagine how long it takes to count to just 3 at that speed.
tips-- i've been frustrated in the past trying to record acoustic guitar at home -- why does it sound so thin? and, yeah, phasing can be an issue, and there are other softwares where it is super-easy to switch the phase of tracks (just push a button). But, don't be afraid to experiment with the COMPRESSOR fx. it's a scary one, and kinda confusing, but if you just play with the settings and LISTEN, it can be quite helpful in beefing up tracks. and don't be afraid of the EQ4 either. Just little subtle boosts and cuts can make a big difference--- but remember: it IS better to adjust the sound by cutting certain frequencies as opposed to boosting others (boosting raises the NOISE floor of your recording, while cutting frequencies lowers it). also, narrow Q's (steep slopes) can make a big difference.
anyway, just play and experiment to find a sound you're happy with. it's pretty impossible to emulate an analog sound recorded with lots of high-end expensive outboard equipment with "cheap" digital simulations, but if you find a sound you like that works with your playing and your song, that means you'll probably be on your way to creating a unique sound all your own.
peace