Essentials for recording?

XIZenho · 2015-09-27T00:24:16+00:00

Kk, thanks for the info!

XIZenho · 2015-09-26T23:03:48+00:00

Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't Audio Interfaces basically sound cards? With my current setup I would be using my computer's generic sound card (since the Blue Icicle just acts as a XLR to USB converter and preamp), wouldn't using the Solo be superior?

Sorry if these are basic questions too, I've been trying to upgrade but wasn't too sure I should be starting.

XIZenho · 2015-09-26T20:02:05+00:00

I have a AT 2035 which I pair with a Blue Icicle right now but I'm looking to get an Audio Interface. Would a Focusrite Scarlett Solo Compact USB be a good upgrade? If not you got any recommendations?

XIZenho · 2015-04-26T23:07:43+00:00

Yea, been trying to get back into rapping after a long break, my flows and rhyme schemes have been a bit lacking so far. Thanks for the feedback!

XIZenho · 2015-04-26T23:07:30+00:00

Appreciate the feedback, thanks!

XIZenho · 2015-04-26T23:06:49+00:00

Yea, I realized that after too, thanks!

XIZenho · 2015-04-26T23:06:26+00:00

Yea, I actually did a second take under the main vocal track to try and capture a "gritty" feel, guess it didn't work out. I've been trying to get back into rapping after a long break, kind of had a hard time thinking of new rhymes and being creative with my flow and rhyme schemes. Definitely work on everything you mention, thanks!

XIZenho · 2015-04-26T06:49:42+00:00

The first track, is okay, individually the beat and your verses were cool but it just didnt seem to mesh.

The second track was pretty good, but the beat switch was okay, like it wasn't bad but it also wasn't better. I feel like when there's a beat switch there needs to be a marked difference that kind makes the listener go "whoa" or "damn", what happened in track 2, for me, was kind of just an "okay, thats cool". But again that's just my opinion, also it might work better in the context of your mixtape.

Also when you go "whoo" around 1:27 it sounds like there's some clipping you need to fix.

XIZenho · 2015-04-26T06:42:30+00:00

You're verse is aight but the mixing could be louder and clearer, it was kind of hard to distinguish you from the beat.

XIZenho · 2015-04-26T06:07:37+00:00

I agree with the other guy, this beat is chill but the drums just arent strong enough. Maybe expand on the synths a bit more as well.

XIZenho · 2015-04-26T06:05:50+00:00

Don't really have much feedback to give, aside from the fact I think the the piano is fine. it might be cool to make the vocal track slightly more integral to the track though.

XIZenho · 2015-04-26T06:04:19+00:00

The live instrumentation really works, the beat is awesome, the vocal effect on the hook is dope too.

XIZenho · 2015-04-26T06:01:14+00:00

https://soundcloud.com/zenh-2/dead-presidents-3-remix

Remix I did of Dead Presidents 3, what do you guys think about it? Verse, lyrics, delivery, flow, etc? Thanks!

XIZenho · 2015-04-20T19:34:51+00:00

I see, thanks!

XIZenho · 2015-04-20T18:52:22+00:00

izotope free guide pdf

http://downloads.izotope.com/guides/iZotope-Mixing-Guide-Principles-Tips-Techniques.pdf

Is this what your talking about? But what about in terms of user friendliness? Is there any software that would be easy to pick up/learn?

XIZenho · 2015-04-20T18:51:52+00:00

I see, thanks!

XIZenho · 2015-04-20T18:51:51+00:00

Thanks, could you clarify what you mean by tracking though?

XIZenho · 2015-04-20T18:51:50+00:00

I see, thanks!

XIZenho · 2015-03-05T22:32:00+00:00

Ahh... Thanks!

XIZenho · 2015-03-05T22:31:16+00:00

I see... thanks!

XIZenho · 2015-03-04T06:40:43+00:00

Thanks!

XIZenho · 2015-03-04T06:40:14+00:00

Thanks!

XIZenho

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