I specialize in Macintosh recording systems on OS X & am well versed in most of the available software titles relative to the platform. I can answer most questions about home recording in general such as: Mic placement, recording/mixing/mastering techniques, control room set up, acoustics & acoustical treatment & choosing the right equipment for specific recording applications. I do not answer PC related questions, or questions pertaining CD/DVD copying or ripping.
Experience:
I am a professional recording/performing artist & producer/engineer with 29 years experience in performance & writing, & 21 years experience producing & recording music.
Education/Credentials Musician's Professional Workshop Scholarship (CHOM FM)
Vanier College (Classical Music - Guitar)
Herzing Institute (Micro-Computer Electronics)
Have taken numerous online courses in recording/engineering
i am currently trying to record a song but i cant get my vocals(my voice)to sound like i recorded it in a studio. previously, i made a song but i cant remember what i did to make my voice sound clear and good, i think the term is called "mastering"?..how do i do this? I use adobe audition and i am wondering if there is some effect(VST/plug-in) that i can put on my voice to make it blend in with the instrumental instead of sounding unprofessional like i recorded it with a tape recorder.
Answer Hey Cameron, getting a good vocal sound is an art in & of itself & you're not going to get a pro quality sound simply by applying effects or mastering. You have to make sure that your initial recording sounds as close as you can get to what you want to hear. Do this by singing in different rooms, trying different mics etc, then add effects. You'll probably want to EQ a bit, add some compression & a bit of reverb to get some room sound back in. Then once you've mixed your complete project, you start mastering. Mastering is again a very complicated process that is also an art form in its own right, so expecting to get pro sounding recordings right out of the gate from home is reaching a little high. It's going to take a lot of experimentation to get it right, so just keep plugging away at it man! Hope that helps, if you need anything else, just drop me a line.
Peace - J.
