Music Recording Tips & Techniques - Blog | Splice https://splice.com/blog/category/tips-tutorials/recording/ An inside look at making music Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:36:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.6 https://splice.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/android-chrome-256x256-255x255.png Music Recording Tips & Techniques - Blog | Splice https://splice.com/blog/category/tips-tutorials/recording/ 32 32 How tape machines shape the lo-fi sound https://splice.com/blog/how-tape-machines-shaped-lo-fi-sound/ Sat, 09 Sep 2023 03:45:54 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=28861 how-tape-machines-shape-the-lo-fi-sound-featured-image

Learn about the origins of the lo-fi sound, including saturation, wow, flutter, and tape delay—and how the quirks of analog tape machines have translated to the digital domain.

]]> Recording live bands: 5 fundamental tips for getting a great sound https://splice.com/blog/recording-live-bands-tips/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:12:23 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=27155 5-techniques-recording-live-bands-featured-image

From mic placement to acoustic treatment, we showcase five production techniques that are fundamental for recording live bands.

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Let's talk about what a DI box is and explore the variety of applications that make it a useful addition to studios and concert venues alike.

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Make the most of your home studio setup in 2023 with these 20 top-notch audio interfaces.

]]> The 13 best vocal microphones of 2023 https://splice.com/blog/best-vocal-microphones/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:05:07 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=24627 best-microphone-for-vocals-2023-microphones-featured-image

No matter if you’re singing, rapping, or podcasting, these are 13 of the best microphones for recording vocals in 2023.

]]> Analog vs. digital effects for recording guitar: Exploring the timeless debate https://splice.com/blog/analog-vs-digital-effects-recording-guitar/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:01:00 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=23234 analog-vs-digital-effects-recording-guitar-featured-image

Explore some tips, facts, and thoughts that pertain to the timeless debate between using analog vs. digital effects when recording guitar performances.

]]> Vocal comping: 15 tips for getting perfect vocals https://splice.com/blog/vocal-comping-tips/ Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:19:45 +0000 https://splice.com/blog/?p=22949 vocal-comping-tips-how-to-get-perfect-vocals-featured-image

Learn about what vocal comping is and explore 15 tips you can use when recording, selecting takes, and cleaning up to get the best final results possible.

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