Today’s video is about how I did the backing vocals on the 4 track. It’s always tough because you need to think ahead on how everything is going to come together…
https://youtu.be/WY5ZycqblBo
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Rocksmith: 3/4 size bass? How did it do?
This week I tried using a 3/4 size bass which on me looks like a toy!
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Spring 4 Track Challenge: Guitars
Last Monday was a holiday and Canada and I forgot to create a post before the weekend! Here is the one that I missed:
Recording acoustic guitar:
https://youtu.be/umzfxWNtrr0
Recording and re-amping electric guitar:
https://youtu.be/RYIScmjUsk0
Hope you enjoy them! It’s coming close to the end of this musical journey! Hope it is working out for you! Can’t wait to hear your recordings.
–> Mike
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Spring 4-track Challenge: Drum Tracks completed!
I finished recording the drum tracks! Here’s how I did it! Hope all is going well for your 4-track recording! Love to hear it!
–> Mike
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It’s been Four Years since “Full Circle…” was release.
The first release that I had ever done happened May 6th, 2014. That’s now 4 years ago. This CD has had a huge impact on my life and changed it dramatically. It also gave the world a chance to hear my personal guitar hero, Don Dorey Jr. His passing in 2011 was hard for me as many of you know. I was happy that I had something from his legacy to share. In this week’s video, we are passing on “Rocksmith Monday” to showcase the recording that started it all.
If you are interested in buying the songs, please check out our CDBaby site or you can listen to it on any popular streaming site.
— Mike
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Spring 4-Track Challenge: Getting my 4-Track ready to record
Since I started recording on my 4-Track back in 1993, I’ve always followed a strict way to record to keep the sound as fresh and clear as possible.
1. I demagnetize the heads. My father bought a demagnetizer in the mid-80s and since he stopped using it at this point, I started using it whenever I record or do a major mix down of a song.
2. Clean the heads. I always clean the heads before recording or doing a mix down.After I’ve done these two steps, I show you how I recorded the scratch track from the digital porta-studio to the 4-track.
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A deeper understanding of using effects on various systems.
I’ve been reading a lot of questions about using effects on different systems and decided I wanted to help out where I could. I made the following video showing how to set up effects on various devices from amplifiers and mixers to using them while recording.
— Mike
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Spring 4 Track Challenge, working on the drums (vlog)
This week I was working on the drums for my song. I’m not the greatest drummer, I have been taking lessons for 2 years, but I really haven’t applied them to anything except what I’ve been working on so my scope is limited at the moment. Trying to work on getting that better!
–> Mike
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Spring 4-track Challenge: Working on my scratch track Vlog
As you know, I’m part of a 4-track recording challenge, write a song and record it with your 4-track. I’m currently working on the scratch track and I wanted to shared my progress with you all:
–> Mike
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Rocksmith Monday: Which pickup works the best?
This week’s video is a break from the 4-track recording vlogs. Since it is the first Monday of the month, I wanted to see what type of pickup gave the best accuracy in Rocksmith. Here’s what I used:
- Single coil Custom Made Telecaster copy
- Humbucker in a 1980’s Japanese made Stratocaster
- Single coil with humbucking qualities (active pickup) in a heavily modified 2000’s model Stratocaster.
I was amazed at the results, hope you enjoy the video:
–> Mike