Friday, August 17, 2012

Bass Amplifer

With a normal guitar amplifier, the volume and quality of sound are not closely linked. Guitar amplifiers can be played loudly or quietly of course. For certain effects such as overdrive, more power equals stronger distortion. Nevertheless, your guitar will come in perfectly clearly even in the lower volume range. This means that, if you don't have a lot of money, you can buy a low-power cheap guitar amplifier and have it work well. You will be able to play with other musicians in practice, and be heard quite well.

With a bass amplifier, however, things are a little bit different. There are some very good cheap bass amps out there, but when you are using them you sometimes run into a problem. The bottom line is that you don't want to buy a cheap bass amp without enough power. You see, people are just simply not very good at hearing very low sounds. Our audio acuity in the bottom half of our range is much lower, so your bass amplifier needs to be able to pump out quite a bit of wattage. Otherwise, the lower end of the sonic spectrum will be all but inaudible when you play it.

Nevertheless, this doesn't mean that you have to spend a fortune on bass amplifiers. Basically, a bass amplifier is like anything else. The more money you spend on it, the better product you can get. Nevertheless, if you're willing to buy second hand, you can do very well for yourself. You see, almost everyone wants to play guitar or bass at one point in their life. At least 90% of these people, however, later give it up. Perhaps they don't have music in their souls, or perhaps they get involved in another instrument. For whatever the reason, used guitars and basses are some of the most easy to find musical instruments. There are so many out there, in fact, that if you know what to look for, you can get quite a discount.

Of course, if all you are doing is playing rock music, you shouldn't waste money on a high fidelity bass amplifier. Instead, spend money on something low-tech and powerful. It can still get you that fuzzy, rock and roll sound that you crave, and it will cost a whole lot less money. Playing bass guitar is simple, and finding the right gear for it can be simple too.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Tips and Tricks for Recording Your Voice

It's finally time to put the voice into sound wave format. Before you start singing your favorite notes, you will want to make sure that everything is set up correctly. The voice is the trickiest part of recording as well as the very last step to getting everything in correctly. Before you begin, know exactly how to approach your notes. 

Your first step to recording your voice is to not record your voice. This means that you will want to have everything else exactly like it should be. The rest of your instrumentation should be completed, including everything from the layering of instruments to the mixing. Putting the voice in before you have anything else done will cause slight confusion in the end from all musicians and may cause some parts of the track to be off. 

After you have everything set, prepare your recording studio in the correct way for voice. This means that you should have an enclosed space to record, which doesn't cause the voice to bounce off the walls from the resonance. The microphone should be set in place to pick up all sides of the voice, but should be able to muffle the rest of the sounds in the room. The more enclosed and deadened the sound, the easier it will be to capture the voice. 

One of the important parts of recording the voice is linked to the peaks in the voice. It is easy for a vocal sound to peak, meaning that the sound wave goes past the maximum and into a 'red zone' of volume. You will want to prevent this from happening and keep the voice condensed in a specific area. Remember, it is always easier to get louder, but it is harder to get softer. For this purpose, compressors have been created. This is set into the microphone and compresses the sound wave before it is recorded into the software. Always check the compression of the voice and the peaks that it has so that you have room to work with the volume. 

From this point, it is a matter of putting the right mixes in for the voice. Equalizers, or EQs will help to get the right sounds of the high and low frequencies in and should always be set on the mixer as well as within the software. You will also want to consider things such as noise gates, which stops the sound from resonating before it is recorded. If the voice naturally resonates, the noise gate will have a cut off point where the resonance will stop, making everything clear instead of sounding like it echoes. 

After the voice is recorded, you can use it like you would any other instrument. This means that you can normalize the sound waves so that it matches with the other instruments in volume and gain. This also means that you can allow the volume to mix properly. 

One of the greatest sets of tools for the voice is being able to manipulate the sound, which can be done after the normalization is complete. Reverb, flanges and other vocal tools can add back into the voice what is taken out for compression. This will depend on the type of voice and the effect that you want to have. For example, if the voice has a slight accent or already has a strong resonance, reverb will make it sound like an echo. A clearer voice; however, will add in a little sparkle to the mix. You will want to analyze the type of voice you are working with before you add in the mix and will want to take some time to experiment with your options. 

If you follow this simple sets of rules, recording the voice can move from being the hardest and most complex part of recording to being the simplest step in putting together all of the sounds. Giving yourself room to experiment with the voice and understanding what it needs in order to work right will allow you to get the exact results every time. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058JOEV4/ref=as_li_tf_til?tag=besguicourev-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B0058JOEV4&adid=06JT9CDHA3AF48QG3EY8

Saturday, August 11, 2012

It's All in the Mix

You can play all day, but with recording, the real sound is all in the mix. Mixing a CD with the different sounds, can help you to achieve a variety of things, and is one of the most important tools for putting your CD together with the different instrumentation and capabilities. Defining the process of mixing and how you can use it effectively will make all the difference in how your CD sounds in the end. 

The first thing to recognize is that there are two areas where mixing takes place. The first is before anyone records onto a track. All of the mixing that takes place at this point happens between the musicians and through the sound board. This type of mixing will help to define the instrumentation for the computer software programs as well as for the musicians that are working with the mixer. 

The most important part of this type of mixing is to make sure that all of the instrumentation is leveled and even with each other. It is not necessarily finding a blend, but instead, creating similar volume levels and even balance between the different instruments. This also helps to prepare the tracks for the final recording, which will include noise gates and deadening the sound so that the waves are able to be manipulated. 

This stage of mixing is then redefined after all of the tracks are recorded. The mixing process after this point is dependent on finding the individual instruments, their strong areas and making sure that they sound right with those areas. By the time you begin mixing within the software program that you are using, all of the instruments should be normalized. This means that the peak points of the waves will be at the same number that is calculated through the noise levels of the wave. 

Mixing then becomes a way to enhance the individual instruments through the piece. While doing this, you will want to be thinking of the other instruments and how they link to this; however, this is not as important as the need to bring out the best in the instrument that you are using. There are a variety of components that you can use to do this and to make sure that your mix in the end has a better sound. 

The first part of the mix that you can use is enhancing the sound through special effects. Each of the instruments can have their own, or can have equal effects that allows everything to sound unique. Things like creating effects for a certain type of room so that there is more resonance to building reverb around instruments are all effective parts of the mixing process that enhances the instruments. 

After you have the effects, you can take the wave files and make sure that the necessary areas of each instrument are enhanced. You will want to create things such as volume envelopes throughout the piece in order to bring out individual instruments in some places and to let them be in the background in other areas. This will help you to define what you want to come out the most in the song. You will also want to create levels of highs and lows within the waves of the individual instruments so that everything remains balanced within the song and with the specific instrument. The last step to the mixing process is defining the volume level and figuring out whether you want to move the levels up or keep them the same. Remember to always give yourself room with the volume levels so that you can balance out the levels during the pre-mastering and mastering stages as well. 

By the end of the mixing process within the software program, you will be able to have all of the instruments equalized out with their volume levels, effects and different areas of sound. This will allow you to begin to blend in the instruments, first individually and then as a group. By understanding the details of mixing, you will have more abilities to create the exact sound that you want for your piece.

KIDS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

Great gift ideas that children love are kids musical instruments. These items can bring hours of entertainment while providing excellent learning opportunities for the little ones as well. Unfortunately, many parents often overlook these valuable gifts while shopping for toys. 

There is a valid theory among professional educators that asserts that there are eight different types of intelligence. Just as some people learn through seeing others learn through listening. Some people are prone to learn through music, too.

You can appeal to your child’s musical intelligence by buying kids musical instruments. While your child explores the music toys, he is opening a door to a new and exciting world of music adventure. The kid’s musical instruments are great vehicles to encourage learning through play. 

When learning is fun for children they are more likely to become involved in the educational activity. It is also a good idea to expose your child to as many modes of intelligence as you can. This helps your young ones develop skills in several areas and this helps him become a well rounded individual.

The great thing about using kids musical instruments as teaching tools is that you can approach it in a number of ways. And still achieve outstanding results. For example, kid’s musical instruments can be used to teach music and math. 

Math and music go hand and hand. A young child can learn how to count through kids musical instruments. A parent can teach rhythm and meter as well as measures. Don’t worry. You don’t have to be a musician to do this. It works on the most fundamental level. 

Music can be used to teach valuable social skills as well. Kids musical instruments can be a great tool for taking turns. They are helpful because you can use the end of a song as a signal that it is time to switch instruments with another child. Many children benefit from these social building activities. 

Using reaching strategies to encourage learning through play is wonderful. However, it is also important to let the children play with the kids musical instruments independently. They learn from independent play as well.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Downloading a Free Podcast

Downloading a Free Podcast 

Its easy to find and download a free podcast. The best
way to find free podcasts is probably to check a podcast
directory. A podcast directory is a listing of many,
sometimes thousands of different podcasts. The podcast
directory will usually organize the podcasts by topic and
genre, making it easy to find the type of podcast that is
sought. In addition, podcast directories often allow the
visitors to comment on the podcasts listed, and provide
a list of the favorite podcasts on the site, making it easy
for users to find the best podcasts available. These
podcast directories can be used to browse through,
introducing users to many different podcasts they
otherwise would not have found.

Once a podcast has been found that interests the user, it
is necessary to download the free podcast. The vast
majority of podcasts will be free, but there will be a few
that may cost a small amount of money. The process to
subscribe to and download the podcasts is the same in
either case. First, a podcast client needs to be found and
installed. There are many free podast clients available,
all providing a slightly different user interface and range
of options. They come with many different names, such
as Podscape, or Nimiq, and searching for 'free podcast
client' or something like it will turn up many
possibilities. When the podcast client has been
installed, inputting the feed address will allow the
podcast to be downloaded. The podcast client will
check the address given for a small, machine readable
file called an RSS file. This file will contain
information about the podcasts, perhaps some text
about the individual episodes, as well as the location of
the episode file. Once the podcast client has been
located the file referred to in the RSS feed, it will be
downloaded and stored on the users computer until the
want to view it.

Sometimes, of course, access to a personal computer is
not available, but it is still necessary to check a certain
podcast. Fortunately, many podcast directories offer
built in podcast readers in the site. Not only do they
often show each recent episode that is available, they
may also offer a way to view or listen to those podcast
episodes from within the site. By using the viewer
contained within the site, it is no longer necessary to
even download the podcast episodes. However, the
ability to move and share the episodes after
downloading is one of the wonderful things about
podcasting. The files can be placed on almost and
media player, ranging from iPods to the new Play
Station Portable. This flexibility is one of the reasons
podcasts have succeeded, despite other technologies
like streaming music and video. The desire of
consumers to have control over technology cannot be
over estimated.

Johnny Cash

When it comes to music, there is plenty to choose from. Take your pick from pop, country, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, rap, bluegrass, folk, gospel, new age and more. This is a great thing! We all tend to vary when it comes to music selection. I suppose the majority of us enjoy a little from several genres. One thing I've always noticed is the musicians themselves and their staying power. Once in a while it's difficult to tell if a singer or band will make it or not. Maybe they're a one hit wonder, or only good for two albums, or maybe we'll see them for decades to come. On the other hand, you can typically spot the flops. We all knew that "The Spice Girls" weren't going to last. Then there are the kings and queens. Elvis is the epitome of this group. No singer has ever had such fame. Although a few have come close. Take Johnny Cash music for example. He is undoubtingly one of the most famous country singers of all time. Could it be his rebellious style? 

The rebels tend to vie on. Have you ever noticed this with music? Many of the ones who rebel against the standards and "rules" seem to make it further and do bigger and greater things. Just look at Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash music. They refused to conform to a norm. Whether or not their music was completely accepted at the peak of their performing lives is irrelevant. The point is it's still around today, and always will be. They're a different breed. They're the ilk of individuals that movies are made about. Johnny Cash music is bigger than ever today, and much can be attributed to the recent film that told his life story. This certainly increased his audience. On the downside, these films are generally not made until an artist passes on. There have been several made about Elvis Presley. 

It's funny, but I don't really care for country music. I commonly assume that the artist will have a nasal twang in his/her voice and be singing about a pick-up truck, dead dog, or some soul mate that left them. However, I do enjoy some Johnny Cash music. He has a few tunes that anyone can really relate to. I forget about the country twang and simply enjoy the poignant lyrics.

Divorce - How to Rebuild your Life, Listen to Music Often

Divorce - How to rebuild your life, listen to music often 

There are many things in life that comfort us when we are not feeling so great. We can do or find ways to make life seem a little bit happier and for some people, they depend on these things to get through the hard times. One type of hard time that a lot of people deal with is the fact that they are going through a divorce. This is a hard time for a lot of people. It is one that many people turn to music for comfort. 

Divorce is sometimes a depressing time in a person's life and they will find that many emotions go through their body. Sometimes people have a hard time figuring out a way to move past this hard time and get on with the things that are most important to them. Sometimes people will hide from the rest of the world and want to be left alone. They will use this time to think things over and make decisions about important things. 

One way for some people to think is to use music. A lot of people turn to the power of music to help them cope. Some like to listen to the sad songs or the ballads. These songs may have a meaning to them and help them feel like they are not alone in this type of situation. Other people may like to listen to rock music. This type of music may keep them feeling upbeat and happy. This can be a way for them to get past the hard times and move on with the good things that are ahead. 

Other people may find that gospel music is the way to beat the hard times of divorce. This type of music has soul and purpose and may be the one thing that can help a person find their way and get back to their once happy life. This type of music has a lot of strong meanings to the words and many people find comfort in this and it will guide them to where they want to be in life. This is the spiritual way of getting in touch with music and your inner being. 

Singing is another great way to find a form of release through hard times when going through a divorce. They will sing and feel a lot better about who they are and what they are doing. This is something that a lot of people will use as their escape techniques. Music and singing is something that they can do to feel free and feel good about them. There is nothing wrong with singing even if you are out of tune. Sing in the shower if you are afraid someone will hear you. 

Keeping a positive attitude through a divorce is very vital to the outcome of your life. You will want to make sure that you are doing what you can to keep a good outlook on life. For some of these people, music is just the way to go. It will help them find out more about who they are and what they want from life. Some of the most important and interesting ambitions are invented through the power of music. Listening to some great tunes will help a person stay focused and secure in their life. Over a period of time, listening to the right music can help a person feel better and more confident in life. 

Anytime you get the chance stop to listen to the music that you feel comforted by the most. It is something that can help to change your life for the better.