It’s
quite common for a musician to want to add to his skill sets by
learning audio production. However, the most common beginner problem
for musicians entering the production arena is usually the time
required to learn. Unlike DJ-ing, learning audio production takes a
while before one can churn out anything decent. Here are some basic
tips for making your first foray into the audio production world a
whole lot easier:
The
creation process
The
creation
process in audio production is when you let yourself loose on a
track. No need to worry yet about how sounds are meshing; feel free
to be as creative as you can about sound design, orchestration,
instrumentation, and structural elements. It may surprise you how
fast a song comes together when you’re not bothered by mixdown
details.
The
mixdown process
It’s
easy to confuse mixdown duties with the creative process if you’re
not careful; you need to stop when you find yourself crossing the
line. Once you’re finished creating, give the song a couple of
hours—perhaps even days—before you touch it again. This will give
you a fresh set of ears. During the mixdown process, your focus
should be on compression, volume, and EQ. Master these three
components and you’re well on your way.
If
you need help with audio production or if you want to speed up your
learning, enrolling in an audio production school will pay dividends
toward that end.
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