3rd April 2010

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Video Blog 160: More on Mastering Your Recording.  We’ve talked about mastering before. Now we hear from someone who actually does it. Dave Williams of Vault Recording Studio in Houston offers mastering services, and explains what’s involved. Ryan Michael Galloway, http://www.Gigsterclinics.com.

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7th March 2010

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Video Blog 133: Producer - Embellishments.  Theoretcially, we’re entering the final stages of our recording process. What else can we add? Is this too much? Ryan Michael Galloway, http://www.GigsterClinics.com.

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6th March 2010

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Video Blog 132: Producer - Background Vocals.  Do you wonder how The Eagles, Crosby/Stills/Nash/Young (CSN&Y), Poco, America, Beach Boys, etc., get “that sound”? Here’s the trick. Ryan Michael Galloway, http://www.GigsterClinics.com.

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5th March 2010

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Video Blog 131: Producer - What’s a Punch-in? For this post, we’re going to use lead voice correction as an example of the punch-in and punch-out technique. Ryan Michael Galloway, http://www.GigsterClinics.com.

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4th March 2010

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Video Blog 130: Producer - Lead Vocals.  It’s time to lay down the lead vocals. We could do it now or later, but this is a good time to knock it out. Ryan Michael Galloway, http://www.GigsterClinics.com.

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4th March 2010

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Video Blog 129: Producer - Clashing Tones. A word about tonalities—especially the choice between clean and distorted guitars. Ryan Michael Galloway, http://www.GigsterClinics.com

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2nd March 2010

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Video Blog 127: Producer - The Basic Tracks. So you’re the record producer and we’re getting ready to start the actual recording project. If we need to do things efficiently, we’re going to start with the rhythm section. Here’s why Ryan Michael Galloway, http://www.GigsterClinics.com.

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28th February 2010

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Video Blog 125: What is a Producer?  In a recording project, what is the Producer? Part Director, part Project Manager, decision-maker—THE BOSS. Can you produce yourself? Let’s find out. Ryan Michael Galloway, http://www.GigsterClinics.com.

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