Capturing the Magic - Part 2: Translating The Sound In Your Head By Choosing The Best Tracking Methods and Gear for The Session

On Part Two of our mini-series on the Tracking phase of The Record Process, we explore how to translate the creative vision for a song into a memorable array of sounds , and how to choose the best methods for capturing those sounds. We discuss communicating ideas using Technical, Referential, and Emotional language, along with what to consider when selecting the best instrument and/or microphone for the session. Topics covered include:-Communicating the sounds in your head-Instrument + Microphone Choices-"Hardness" vs. "Softness"-Type of capturing methonds-Effects of your signal chain on the sound-Favorite common signal chains for tracking each instrumentCheck out Audio Test Kitchen for virtual side-by-side comparisons of over 300+ microphones! https://www.audiotestkitchen.com/ For more info, visit our website at:www.truelevelstudio.com/therecordprocess Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therecordprocess/https://www.instagram.com/truelevelstudio/?hl=en Show Hosts: Casey Cavaliere (Producer / Mixer / Guitarist of The Wonder Years)www.CaseyCavaliere.comwww.thewonderyearsband.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/case_rock/?hl=en Tom Conran (Audio Engineer / Producer / Acoustician )www.TomConranAudio.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/thetomconran/?hl=en Adam Ackerman (Songwriter / Recording Artist / Multi-Instrumentalist)www.AtomSonicConcepts.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/theadamackerman/?hl=en Share any thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions with us via email at: [email protected] Artwork by Holly Smith ( https://www.instagram.com/_hollysmith/?hl=en ) Music: Main Theme - "Almas" by Casey CavaliereAdditional Music by Tom ConranBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-record-process--4847305/support.