Re: Getting good Vocals and Acoustic Guitar Sounds from Cubase SX
- From: Matt M <Matt_member@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 15 Feb 2006 18:22:22 -0800
In article <cCaDf.8414$vU2.4066@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, DScott
says...
Nassy,
Sorry, I'm not familiar with your soundcard, so I have no input there.
"Clicking" is usually a driver setup or clock problem, though.
If you have SX, check out the plugins and softsynths that came with it; this
should take care of at least the reverb needs. Also, go to KVR at
www.kvraudio.com and check out the free VST plugins and instruments there -
I can hardly imagine needing anything else for the cost-concious user.
Rather than a Joe Meek, I'd check out a small Mackie or Behringer mixer to
use for preamps and routing. No, the pres aren't 'special', but they're
useful enough and clean enough to get going without causing a buget
overload. Personally, I favor a SM57 over the SM58; I've used it for vocals
and guitar. If you have $100 to spend on a mic, there are tons of
possibilities.
The best thing to do, though, is read this newsgroup!
Best wishes,
DS
"Nassy" <nasreen_mafi@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1138566476.737144.148850@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi,
I have been writing songs (soft acoustic rock) for a while now and have
just recently started making home recordings of some of my work - I am
not attempting to emulate what can be achieved in a professional studio
- it is more that I have an interest in computers + other technology
and want to have control over making my own demo tracks,
However I have now spent a vast amount of time on research into set-up
options and while it has given me ideas I am finding it all quite hard
to digest ;-( What I need is some more specific advice tailored to my
home set-up and the style of music I am trying to create.
Current Set-up
--------------------
At the moment I have a regular Audigy Soundblaster and I am using an
Edirol UA-20 (usb external soundcard) as a recording interface between
the Audigy and Cubase SX. I am just using a basic 'Stage-Line' dynamic
microphone.
With this set up I am getting patchy results - often hearing
'crackling' sounds on the mic input.
I am planning to replace this set-up by purchasing a SM-58 for vocals
and possibly a Joe Meek VC3 as a pre-amp as a starting point towards
getting good quality vocals/guitar sounds. (I am not convinced I need a
compressor mic). Is this a good idea?
What does everyone think? I don't want to spend a fortune for just a
small gain - I am just looking for respectable, good clean recordings.
Finally..I also use a few soft synths and have also been looking into
getting some decent sounds - may be some nice strings to accompagny the
guitar- but some of the software on the market is jaw-droppingly
expensive. I would also like to get hold of a decent Reverb and have
looked at what Waves have to offer but even if their stuff does happen
to be good it is extremely pricey stuff...
Any advice on all fronts much appreciated.
cheers
Nassy
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