This video demonstrates the first of many recording sessions in Logic Pro. Here we start with acoustic guitar to lay down a foundation for the song. I also demonstrate how to double-track acoustic guitar, use take folders and quick swipe comping to edit and align the guitars, and I also cover recording levels as well. Enjoy! Support the sponsor of this video, SKAA Wireless Audio ➛ www.skaa.com Check out the available SKAA production here ➛ www.skaastore.com Download the Demo Project Used in this Video➛ www.logicproguide.com/downloads Download my 35-part Logic Course here! ➛ www.logicproguide.com For mixing/mastering work, contact me at my website ➛ carneymediagroup.com Follow MusicTechHelpGuy on Instagram ➛ instagram.com/musictechhelpguy Support the channel on Patreon ➛ patreon.com/musictechhelpguy Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:15 SKAA Sponsor Segment 2:04 Project Setup 5:33 Two Recording Approaches 8:01 Recording Settings 8:58 Recording Levels 11:00 Miking Acoustic Guitar 13:02 First Guitar Recording 15:02 Double-Tracking 17:34 Take Folders 18:49 Comping & Alignment 24:35 Editing Mode 26:13 Why Double Track? 25:14 Track Alternatives, Flatten & Merge
Hi! Can you please be so kind to tell me, where is the next video for recording a Lead Vocal? I assume is video #70 but I can’t find it. Thank you so much.
Loved the on-site viewing of the actual recording process and naturally the step by step process that is clearly textbook for anybody entering into logic...great video and as always, great teaching methods...thx
That one came from someone in the comments when I originally covered Quick Swipe Comping earlier in the series. To I have them to thank for that. Great idea.
A big thanks to the master of Logic who I have learned so much of already and I like your clear and distinct pronunciation. I‘ve never recorded a guitar so far, so in case I know how to set up everything. I‘d use my Sennheiser MK 4. looking forward to #70! 💪🏻👏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Hey Josh! fantastic, at last a step by step tuition to record correctly, I have been doing so many things wrong and after watching this edition I feel so much more confident and wanna get onto it properly. Really liking and enjoying all this series and looking forward to the next vocal tuition.......I'm learning so much thanks to you.
Incredible series that has given me a long list of tips and tricks that is going to change my music game and workflow. Thankyou so much for making these and uploading them to be available for free. I'm assuming you're not done with the ultimate guide to logic series? It seems theres quite a few things you haven't covered such as groups and environment. I'll keep watching for sure if you intend to go over every last nook and cranny of logic. Thanks again.
New videos in the UGTLP series should be coming very soon! I recently moved and the home studio has been out of commission for a month. Just got it back up and running this weekend, so I'm planning on uploading a bunch of new content, and continuing the series with more recording techniques.
Hi Josh, thank you so much, your channel is an absolute gold mine and your teaching talents are unmatched. By far the best audio / home studio / Logic videos in this gigantic digital library that TH-cam is today. Unrelated topic: I saw in previous videos that you are using a trackball instead of a standard mouse. I tend to have pain in my right arm after long computer session and I'm wondering if a trackball would help. How does that work for you? Is it as precise as a mouse for a daw? How was the learning curve? Thank you again!
One question: I understand stand what decibel level we are shooting for while recording guitar and how to see where the db level is, but how is the level actually “set”? Thank you so much for all the great videos!
Hey Josh! Great video! If I was acting as an engineer for another musician, what is the best way to send the takes home with the musician (who doesn't have Logic) so that they can decide all of the splices they'd like to use and assemble a list of takes and timings, so I don't have to edit with them standing over my shoulder?
Would it be possible for you to create a video that provides a thorough step-by-step guide, covering the entire process of producing your videos, beginning with capturing your screen in Logic, recording your voice, and concluding with video editing? Your insights would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the lesson. I have an pre recorded guitar audio of acoustic guitar. Is it possible to import this audio into this tool and apply different acoustic effects to make it sound better.
Lol when I first got into gain staging, that damn metronome clipping had me fooled forever! I do like to use a drum or percussion track that has the feel of the song. Tho, I’ve memorized the drum styles after all these years so it’s quick.
Love your videos... I notice that when you added your three tracks, it shows at the top of the channel strip, in the mixer window your audio device settings. How did you have logic show that? I cannot find any options for that anywhere in the settings. I think that may be useful for sure.
Hey man I'm hoping you can help me. I normally record metal using an interface for my electric guitar and vst drums and bass, but over Christmas my dad asked me to make him an acoustic guitar song. The pickup in my acoustic guitar is messed up and has a major hiss so I have to mic it up, but the only mic I have is an audio technica at2020 USB mic and even with the mic right next to the sound hole I don't get enough input to see a wave form. Is there anything I can do to get a higher input volume (to avoid the noise floor problem you talked about) or do I need to just get a better mic for the task? I was already considering getting a shure sm57 since its seems so versatile, but would love to avoid spending money right now if possible. Thanks, I really appreciate these videos. I always learn something new!
The AT2020 should sound WAY better than an SM57 on guitar. I have two AT2020's and they are great mics for the price. I generally shy away from dynamic mics on guitar because they don't really pick up the full frequency range of the instrument. A couple things to check: (1) do you have phantom power +48V turned on? (2) have you pulled up the gain on interface for recording (3) check what mic cable you are using. If you are using an XLR to TRS (quarter inch plug) cable, there's a chance you're recording at the wrong signal level. Make sure you have a standard XLR to XLR microphone cable. Hope that helps.
There's 2 approaches. If you are recording with 2 microphones in a stereo configuration, you would just use a stereo track to record instead of a mono track, and the rest of the process would be exactly the same. If you are recording in dual mono, meaning the two mics are not meant to be hard panned, I would recommend recording to two separate mono channels at the same time. The second option would be for things like guitar amps, where you just want to blend the two mics, but not necessarily looking for a stereo effect. Both situations I'll be covering in this series soon.
This video demonstrates the first of many recording sessions in Logic Pro. Here we start with acoustic guitar to lay down a foundation for the song. I also demonstrate how to double-track acoustic guitar, use take folders and quick swipe comping to edit and align the guitars, and I also cover recording levels as well. Enjoy!
Support the sponsor of this video, SKAA Wireless Audio ➛ www.skaa.com
Check out the available SKAA production here ➛ www.skaastore.com
Download the Demo Project Used in this Video➛ www.logicproguide.com/downloads
Download my 35-part Logic Course here! ➛ www.logicproguide.com
For mixing/mastering work, contact me at my website ➛ carneymediagroup.com
Follow MusicTechHelpGuy on Instagram ➛ instagram.com/musictechhelpguy
Support the channel on Patreon ➛ patreon.com/musictechhelpguy
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 SKAA Sponsor Segment
2:04 Project Setup
5:33 Two Recording Approaches
8:01 Recording Settings
8:58 Recording Levels
11:00 Miking Acoustic Guitar
13:02 First Guitar Recording
15:02 Double-Tracking
17:34 Take Folders
18:49 Comping & Alignment
24:35 Editing Mode
26:13 Why Double Track?
25:14 Track Alternatives, Flatten & Merge
Hi! Can you please be so kind to tell me, where is the next video for recording a Lead Vocal? I assume is video #70 but I can’t find it. Thank you so much.
@@alxissac254 It will be out probably Wednesday or Thursday of next week.
@@MusicTechHelpGuy Thank you so much ! 🙏🏻
Said it before, gonna say a lot more: best Logic Pro instructor on YT. Thank you for your videos!
This entire series deserves a big thank you!
Loved the on-site viewing of the actual recording process and naturally the step by step process that is clearly textbook for anybody entering into logic...great video and as always, great teaching methods...thx
The idea of using track alternatives as a backup is genius. So simple yet I never thought about that. Thank you so much!
Same thought here. 💥 Brilliant!
That one came from someone in the comments when I originally covered Quick Swipe Comping earlier in the series. To I have them to thank for that. Great idea.
These videos are just amazing. You’re recording a teaching session about recording. 🤯
A big thanks to the master of Logic who I have learned so much of already and I like your clear and distinct pronunciation. I‘ve never recorded a guitar so far, so in case I know how to set up everything. I‘d use my Sennheiser MK 4. looking forward to #70! 💪🏻👏🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Hey Josh! fantastic, at last a step by step tuition to record correctly, I have been doing so many things wrong and after watching this edition I feel so much more confident and wanna get onto it properly. Really liking and enjoying all this series and looking forward to the next vocal tuition.......I'm learning so much thanks to you.
Extremely helpful. Thanks so much for continuing this series. Love watching and learning Logic Pro (and music production insights) from your videos.
Excellent MTHG! Time to learn Logic, and you're definitely my guru for this process. Been doing everything in DP, but really like the features in LP.
Excellent information concisely presented. Well done.
Well done! Loved the video
Incredible series that has given me a long list of tips and tricks that is going to change my music game and workflow. Thankyou so much for making these and uploading them to be available for free.
I'm assuming you're not done with the ultimate guide to logic series? It seems theres quite a few things you haven't covered such as groups and environment. I'll keep watching for sure if you intend to go over every last nook and cranny of logic. Thanks again.
New videos in the UGTLP series should be coming very soon! I recently moved and the home studio has been out of commission for a month. Just got it back up and running this weekend, so I'm planning on uploading a bunch of new content, and continuing the series with more recording techniques.
A really excellent tutorial.
Theres always a little gem
Hi Josh, thank you so much, your channel is an absolute gold mine and your teaching talents are unmatched. By far the best audio / home studio / Logic videos in this gigantic digital library that TH-cam is today. Unrelated topic: I saw in previous videos that you are using a trackball instead of a standard mouse. I tend to have pain in my right arm after long computer session and I'm wondering if a trackball would help. How does that work for you? Is it as precise as a mouse for a daw? How was the learning curve? Thank you again!
One question: I understand stand what decibel level we are shooting for while recording guitar and how to see where the db level is, but how is the level actually “set”? Thank you so much for all the great videos!
Hey Josh! Great video! If I was acting as an engineer for another musician, what is the best way to send the takes home with the musician (who doesn't have Logic) so that they can decide all of the splices they'd like to use and assemble a list of takes and timings, so I don't have to edit with them standing over my shoulder?
Would it be possible for you to create a video that provides a thorough step-by-step guide, covering the entire process of producing your videos, beginning with capturing your screen in Logic, recording your voice, and concluding with video editing? Your insights would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the lesson. I have an pre recorded guitar audio of acoustic guitar. Is it possible to import this audio into this tool and apply different acoustic effects to make it sound better.
Lol when I first got into gain staging, that damn metronome clipping had me fooled forever!
I do like to use a drum or percussion track that has the feel of the song. Tho, I’ve memorized the drum styles after all these years so it’s quick.
Nice. The tutorial I mean. Yes.
Love your videos... I notice that when you added your three tracks, it shows at the top of the channel strip, in the mixer window your audio device settings. How did you have logic show that? I cannot find any options for that anywhere in the settings. I think that may be useful for sure.
Actually i found it, and i already have it checked, but i dont see anything. I guess my RME Fireface UFX doesnt allow audio device control?
Hey man I'm hoping you can help me. I normally record metal using an interface for my electric guitar and vst drums and bass, but over Christmas my dad asked me to make him an acoustic guitar song.
The pickup in my acoustic guitar is messed up and has a major hiss so I have to mic it up, but the only mic I have is an audio technica at2020 USB mic and even with the mic right next to the sound hole I don't get enough input to see a wave form.
Is there anything I can do to get a higher input volume (to avoid the noise floor problem you talked about) or do I need to just get a better mic for the task? I was already considering getting a shure sm57 since its seems so versatile, but would love to avoid spending money right now if possible.
Thanks, I really appreciate these videos. I always learn something new!
The AT2020 should sound WAY better than an SM57 on guitar. I have two AT2020's and they are great mics for the price. I generally shy away from dynamic mics on guitar because they don't really pick up the full frequency range of the instrument. A couple things to check: (1) do you have phantom power +48V turned on? (2) have you pulled up the gain on interface for recording (3) check what mic cable you are using. If you are using an XLR to TRS (quarter inch plug) cable, there's a chance you're recording at the wrong signal level. Make sure you have a standard XLR to XLR microphone cable. Hope that helps.
Now with 2 mics or is the same? Always in mono?👀
There's 2 approaches. If you are recording with 2 microphones in a stereo configuration, you would just use a stereo track to record instead of a mono track, and the rest of the process would be exactly the same. If you are recording in dual mono, meaning the two mics are not meant to be hard panned, I would recommend recording to two separate mono channels at the same time. The second option would be for things like guitar amps, where you just want to blend the two mics, but not necessarily looking for a stereo effect. Both situations I'll be covering in this series soon.
@@MusicTechHelpGuy Thanks, Might be interesting if you do a video about👀🙏
Does anybody knows where the follow up to this video, recording a Lead Vocal, is? I’d imagine is, #70.
How did u rename the tracks that fast ..not the typing part ..
Press TAB and it will jump down to the next track and you can immediately type the name.
thank you so much @@MusicTechHelpGuy