Music Production Secrets: Larry Crane on Recording

Glimpse behind the studio curtain to see music recording secrets with the producer/engineer who's worked with She & Him, The Decemberists, Elliott Smith, and Sleater-Kinney.

Introduction

• Welcome

1. Signal Path, Gain Stages, and Phase Relationships

• Understanding input signal path
• Gain staging
• Console and digital audio workstation (DAW) signal flow inputs and outputs
• Understanding phase
• Checking phase on a drum kit

2. Getting the Most Out of Your Tracking Sessions

• Setting proper microphone levels
• Miking snare drums
• Treating snare drums for alternate sounds
• Comparing four common vocal mics
• Recording live performances of acoustic guitar with vocal
• Vocal recording tips
• Recording miking bass amp and DI together
• Using distortion with bass guitar
• Creating an ensemble from one musician
• Finding the best drum placement in rooms
• Miking drums
• Treating drum sounds in the room
• Destroying hum
• Recording upright piano

Conclusion

• Creating your own style