Recording vocals

[DJFAR]

actually you may wanna check out this site

http://www.academicsuperstore.com/pr...ols+M-Powered+

[Krilikz]

Exactly what i was looking for, thanks

[DvlsAdvct]

Keep in mind with M-Powered, though, that you NEED to use M-Audio gear.

I'd really recommend learning the FL Studio workflow. It's a lot cheaper to get a larger guide for FL (which you already know how to use) if you are only concerned with vocal recording.

[DJFAR]

fl studio quality is no where near pro tools tho......i would invest the money and just get the pro tools with the mbox

[DvlsAdvct]

While you're right, investing in M-Powered Pro-Tools is really limiting. I don't think the power is much better or worse than FLStudio. If we're talking about investing in a full pro-tools rig than yes, I agree, but that's a LOT of money.

With the right mastering effects and all I think FLStudio can go very far. Also, using Sonar, Cubase and the like can work very well also.

I think this is one of those things that really comes down to personal preference and workflow.

My issue with M-Powered is it's still a chunk of money to spend on something that can ONLY work with M-Audio products, which limits you to hardware, and I'm not a fan of that. I'd think you'd be better off getting Sonar, Ableton or Cubase and learning that for workflow.

Just my opinion, is all.

[Krilikz]

Dvls do you use fl studio?

Maybe the way i am recording could also be my problem. I record straight onto the playlist as an audio file.

[DvlsAdvct]

I haven't used FL in a long time (my ex used it regularly). What do you think the problem is? you can assign basic effects to the recording process (slight reverb, maybe a little phase) to make the vocals sound a little bit more... big, right in the mixing board. I remember that much. Also, don't hesitate to use effects afterward. Maybe a high cut with no modulation to darken up the voice? I don't necessarily think just upgrading to Pro-Tools is going to make the recordings better.

[Krilikz]

Na i kinda have started to get decent recordings. Finally learned how to use a limiter a bit so i could cut out the noise and i do effect a lot afterward.

Its just the workflow of recording on it is very weird

[DvlsAdvct]

I don't think it's any more weird than any other program. It's just a little different, but this is where preference comes in.

I'd also recommend researching the art of recording a bit more. It really helps. I've pushed the site before, but I can't even begin to express the help www.tweakheadz.com has been able to give me in production. Seriously, that site is priceless.

[Krilikz]

Thank you! iv been in need of something like that for a long time!