Chapter 5
Multitrack Recording
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding multitrack recording
Setting up a song to record
Monitoring your mix
Saving and sharing files
As recently as the 1950s, when someone wanted to record a song, he had to assemble a band, rehearse, and then perform the song live. If one of the musicians made a mistake, the whole band had to start over and record the song again. Not so anymore. You’re lucky enough to record in an age where you can not only write the song, but also record it yourself and play all the instruments. If you like, you can make lush, layered music without involving anyone else. In other words, you can multitrack.
In this chapter, I introduce you to the basics of multitrack recording, a process that enables you to assemble a song by recording one part at a time. You discover how to set up a new song in a variety of systems, and you find out how to set up the monitoring source and sound to help you inspire a great performance. This chapter also walks you through the process of saving files and transferring data between systems.
Understanding Multitracking ...
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