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Yo, this is for peeps who want to know anything about audio, cause i know theres alot of ppl who would do audio if they knew how . .
Heres some of the basic sh*t ya need:
-a mic (can get one from Radio Shack for $10, or steal it . . j/k)
-a program to record ya sh*t aka Cool Edit Pro 2.0 or Acid Pro 4.0
-beats . . d/l off grokster/kazaa or from websites like mp3.com
thats basically it . . work with it, it wont be good at first but you'll pick it up quick . . also dont try an make it perfect just make somethin and work from there
p.s. - remember to post questions if ya got any . .
Peace
9milli
07-09-2003, 03:17 PM
expo why don't u do an audio guide for ppl who don't really know what they're doing and maybe some tips for the dudes that know the basics but wanna try n get on doin audio?
just a suggestion
Peace
i'd love to do that milli, but im workin so much i dont wanna commit to it and not finish it . . . my goal wash acually to have ppl ask questions and then eventually make an FAQ . . . also Elim made some guides in another Forum i believe . . . again, if ppl just ask the questions for whatever, no matter how dumb they think it is, i'll anwser it . . .
Peace
9milli
07-10-2003, 11:32 AM
yeah i read all of elims shit but then he said he was gonna finish it all off n do some more but look i'm still waitin so i thought i would see what u thought plus its always good to have a second persons view on things that way dudes can learn more.
Elimination
07-10-2003, 11:35 AM
all the other stuff is basic effects and stuff...i mean, its boring to write that much.....
just fuck wit effects and learn on your own...eventually youll get it
9milli
07-10-2003, 11:38 AM
nah it ain't the producin side of shit that bothers me cos i ain't ever gonna be a producer cos i don't understand it that well i'm just lyrics, its the recording and everything to do wit it including understanding bars n shit even though u don't need to know about bars to spit it would still be good to have the knowledge to expand on. Peace
Elimination
07-17-2003, 12:01 AM
about the audio tourny...is there any capped time on a skit..at all...and is there any vote on beat (cause alot of us, if not all dont make our own, and cant get the most perfect beats...)so please no vote on beat, were mc's...(i say this cause ive seen battles that vote on the beat they used to, i thought it was dumb
-edit-...and whens the deadline for drops?....cause ima wait till the last seconds for my own reasons(dont want my opponent feeding off my verse)
keep skits short, were spittin not actin . . voting wont be on beats, but with the amount of beats you can get these day, i'd recommend havin a good one . . DEADLINE: 7/22 --> date first drop has to be in by
Expo can I suggest a voting format?
Delivery:
Production:
Creativity:
Lyrics:
Punches:
Personals:
Beat:
Sound good?
i see no problem in that . .
Peace
FlawlesS
09-25-2003, 08:03 AM
aiight check it out...i got a question for anybody who can answer it...i have/use goldwave software to record my shit...and ive tried recording it 2 different ways..one: while the beat is on my speakers, press record and start spittin to it...and two: recording my vocals separately (with a pair of headphones on, so i hear the beat) and then after recording adding it into the beat i have on the computer...now..
with the first option my problem is that the beat is very low and u kind of hear 'fuzz' with it..but the vocals r very clear..
with the second my problem is that my vocals become very muffled and hard to understand..but the beat comes out clear ..
does anyone have this problem? and a solution? please let me kno ASAP
holla..heres the link to my shit..i currently have 3 joints on there..
the keepin it gangsta and big pimpin ones i recorded my vocals separately
the ww3 one i recorded the beat and me spittin all at once
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/9/the1flawlessmusic.htm
peace
i do the second one . . . havin my vocals on a dif track . . makes it easier to fix up shit . . but you know i use cool edit . . so i would try switchin to dif sequencers (recording software) and see if it continues . . . or it might be as easy as adding a couple of effects to make ya voice more clear an crisp . . you gotta just experiment . . aiight dawg . .
Peace
admin
11-07-2003, 03:44 AM
Expo,
I'm kind of new posting audio in this forum myself but I wanted to say it's really been great getting feedback from other members.
:lol:
thx admin . . thats what i want to provide . . an active Audio Forum for everyone to chill and drop songs in . .
DatNutyNut
11-08-2003, 06:00 PM
i don' kno' about gold wave bout in Cool Edit Pro i rec seprately and then add a lil' volum to the vocal or the beat if needed,depends...
PEACE
Braiki
11-17-2003, 03:35 AM
ay , I got sum mo audioz in ma pc, n when i tried to upload 'em to soundclick, they dint appear, i already got n audio there
but wheneva i upload other audioz, they dont appear
so, tha Q is, does nybody got another website thats similar to soundclick ?
mista b
11-20-2003, 02:01 PM
Download 99 FREE DRUM LOOPS at www.hiphopdrumloops.com or check out phatt beats at www.thehiphopbeat.com
Peace.
FlawlesS
11-20-2003, 11:59 PM
i gotta question...
ive heard many people who use cool edit and there voice comes out very clear and loud....i used goldwave and it came out not really that crisp...so i downloaded cool edit to see if that was the problem..but nah..it wasnt, i have the same problem still...anyone kno what to do?
JaeSwift
12-29-2003, 11:24 PM
Hey Flaw what up dawg! Long time no speak, lol. But on da real where did u download cool edit pro from?
-1ne
JaeSwift . . . d/l it from kazaa or grokster . .
Creny
01-09-2004, 05:16 PM
yea I wana know if you can post music thats on your media player or stored in your computer we got music we did in the studio already.
ILLu5i0n
07-14-2004, 07:45 PM
I cut and paste other beats and sounds from instrumentals....and the program i use to complete my masterpieces is "acoustica mp3 audio mixer" and creative sound blaster studio editor which was included with the drivers to my sound card...what do you suGGest i use to take away the "p" and "b" sound which causes distortion. It's probably the mic i use, but apparently, all mics are like that but require a "screen" of some sort. What could i use for this "screen" without buying the professional material?
DaiLou
04-25-2005, 02:11 AM
guys i wanna start making beats myself, is there a program i can buy or download off kazaa^^
if there is can u recommend me a list?
dannyruxspin
05-25-2005, 12:53 PM
BUY Reason or FruityLoops. BUY Acid (great for sampling, and keeping time together), and BUY cool edit.
Flawless -
I'm not familiar with goldwave. BUT, unless you are using a Condenser mic, Im sure you are going to have to clean up your vocals. It some instances, hiss reduction will work. Other times, it can help to add a little reverb, for a natural vocal echo. It also depends on WHERE you record, and how you are recording. I have a pair of Maxwell Noise Cancellation headphones, a Spacetech MX3000 Dynamic Mic, and a Sony FV220 dynamic mic, and I try to keep as much clutter out of my area as possible. Sound bounces, and can be picked BACK up in your mic.
Record / test, try again.
UnDerRaTeD1983
07-04-2005, 04:13 AM
good advice danny
jayln
07-25-2005, 02:58 PM
i wrote a piece called "hypathetical home studio" a while back, it gave my perspective on some of the essentials for getting a quality recording... its still online i can post it up on here if anybody is interested... by the way im looking for feedback to an audio verse i recorded last week "last chapters" << i posted it on here, check it out for me.
!FEren
08-05-2005, 09:38 PM
yo i wanted to upload a remix on soundclick but it says before i did that remixes need to get signed permisson or sumfing like dat or my account will be deleted
so how can i show ya'll my remixes
battery
08-05-2005, 11:53 PM
How do I get music from my Xbox into my computer(Yes, I make beats on an Xbox)
i would guess one of those cords you can hook up to cameras an everything else to ur computer. lol i dont know what they're called..
!FEren
08-06-2005, 07:32 PM
anyone know how i can get remixes on to this site??
!FEren
08-06-2005, 10:56 PM
another question
how do i save my cool edit pro remixes to a .mp3 file coz it aint workin
can sum1 please anser my questions
Vizionary
08-08-2005, 03:37 AM
hey yo...wuts all the FREE good programs...for beat makin...mixin togther the actual track...stuff like that...recordin...i wanna kno them all...and FREE...lol...don't fell like buyin
dannyruxspin
08-21-2005, 11:01 AM
There should be an export, or a render as option in cool edit.
Free? don't feel like buying? LOL... Do you make ghetto lemonaid with a glass of water, and a bunch of lemons for free when you go to a resturant? LOL. Get a job, and invest in yourself.
Slim-Jim
08-23-2005, 12:52 PM
lol
Masta-T
08-23-2005, 01:02 PM
go here
http://www.bearshare.com
download the free version of the software, and look for what you need on there...the program will get you a bootlegged version of the program fully functional..none of that free trial bullshit
Slim-Jim
08-23-2005, 02:03 PM
www.limewire.com
bearshare is gay just like masta
Masta-T
08-23-2005, 06:01 PM
slim-jim...get off my n uts you fuckin homo-thug
Slim-Jim
08-23-2005, 07:21 PM
........SHUT THE FUCK UP MC_MASTERBATE
G-Dogg
08-24-2005, 12:50 PM
Idunno bout ya'll but I use ACID pro 4.0, it's easy to add track n all that shit...works fine for me. But I don't think u can add echos n all of that shit on this program. Get DC++, n download it, prolly got a keygenerator in the folder.
Maybe the kid don't got no money, or want to spend his money on recording stuff...I mean I think my quality is alright and I spend like 10 bucks, then got this acid shit n that's it.
well I'm out/peace
Roamn
08-26-2005, 12:26 AM
I use Acid... don't have any headphones, so just play the beat quiet through my speakers (Just download commercial instrumentals, or amateur productions). I have plugins I use for other programs (trying to learn to produce through Logic Pro, but need a midi keyboard), which seem to be automatically picked up in Acid aswell.
I use Q10 Paragraphics EQ to tidy up the vocals a little.. I have a little problem with T's and P/B's etc.. but I can simply compensate by my mic position.
Need a spit screen. And a mic stand. And a new mic. And headphones D:
Masta-T
08-26-2005, 09:23 PM
you guys know any good alternatives to a spit screen?
dannyruxspin
09-05-2005, 05:21 PM
ehh, the cheap alternative to a spit screen would be a dryer sheet. lol. Some cats have told me to use them, I go without one.
There is really no audio driven need to have a spit screen. If the emcee is popping "P" and "B" sounds, then they should work on their enounciation.
WikkedWiz
09-06-2005, 07:50 AM
There is really no audio driven need to have a spit screen. If the emcee is popping "P" and "B" sounds, then they should work on their enounciation.
Actually aside from helping to control the P's and B's the spit/windscreen is also used to prevent an abundant amount of spit from getting into the diaphragm of your mic.....If that happens your mic is going to eventually start to go bad especially if it is a relatively "inexpensive" mic......
(I'm being politically correct)....So by any means cover that mic like you would if you were getting ready to go screw something.....
Wiz
Masta-T
09-06-2005, 12:07 PM
aight...ya'll got anything for reducin static?
'cause danny said there were programs to reduce it..but i dunno what they are
'cause when i go and do a take..theres a constants "shhhhhhhhhhhhh" in the back..sometimes its faint but any ways to get rid of it?
WikkedWiz
09-06-2005, 01:42 PM
once again........what kinda mic..(where you buy it from lil brother?)
battery
09-06-2005, 01:46 PM
Anyone any good FREE(or not,just downloadable off Kazzaa or Morpheus) proggrams for making beats,czI cna't get'em off of my XBOX.
Roamn
09-06-2005, 06:35 PM
aight...ya'll got anything for reducin static?
'cause danny said there were programs to reduce it..but i dunno what they are
'cause when i go and do a take..theres a constants "shhhhhhhhhhhhh" in the back..sometimes its faint but any ways to get rid of it?
Sounds like what happened when I accidentally pulled on my cord too hard, and bent the plug.
Masta-T
09-06-2005, 07:38 PM
once again........what kinda mic..(where you buy it from lil brother?)
i got it from radio shack...its a $20.00 mic..don't know the peripherals to it or nothin...hopefully you know what i'm talkin about though
WikkedWiz
09-07-2005, 06:34 AM
MC_Masta_T wrote:
i got it from radio shack...its a $20.00 mic..don't know the peripherals to it or nothin...hopefully you know what i'm talkin about though
I was afraid of that.....Let me say for what it's worth that a mic from Radio Shack isnt gonna reproduce the same sound as if you were recording with a mic from Guitar Center or Brook Mays...etc...etc....Now dont get me wrong....Radio Shack has good mics but I personally wouldn't use one unless I am going to be doing some church stuff....LOL...SERIOUSLY.....
Really those are the types of mics that Radio Shack offer.......
If you are serious about your craft and this rap shit aint just something to pass the time then invest a lil bread into yourself and go out to Guitar Center (if there is one in your area) They have an MXL 2500 mic that retails for $999 but right now they have those bitches on sale (90%) off.....That means you pay $99 plus tax for a great mic.....(I have the MXL 990 series)...here is that link.....
http://www.guitarcenter.com/products/dispDeals.cfm?sel=6
And here is a link about the different mic patterns
http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00451/microphones.htm
Hopes this helps lil brother.......
Masta-T
09-07-2005, 08:21 AM
aight thanx dawg...i got the mic from radio shack 'cause i couldn't afford much..but aight i'll look into that other mic
WikkedWiz
09-12-2005, 06:02 AM
No prob lil brother.....even if you cant get a mic right away just save you $20 here and $10 there and before you know it you will have enuff bread to get you a good quality mic..............
Wiz
Ok....lol.. Can some1 show me how to start up audio. I got a mic, and i tryed downloading sound forge but it doesnt have a program to read or somthin...iono, hook me up with details..
LilCeeZ
10-12-2005, 12:48 PM
yo i'm lookin for any cats rappin around in my area that wanna hook up collab or juss help me out... like the providence, boston area... EAST COAST represent... lol... get at me if ya'll r in the area or know anyone who is....
~C
SoHigh
03-08-2006, 11:38 PM
whats the best kind of mic thats out there ? with a reasonable price... i got a cheap ass plastic mic and it has no popper, so i wrap around my stocking cap but its still shitty
~Yung_Money~
02-27-2007, 07:23 AM
MC_Masta_T wrote:
i got it from radio shack...its a $20.00 mic..don't know the peripherals to it or nothin...hopefully you know what i'm talkin about though
I was afraid of that.....Let me say for what it's worth that a mic from Radio Shack isnt gonna reproduce the same sound as if you were recording with a mic from Guitar Center or Brook Mays...etc...etc....Now dont get me wrong....Radio Shack has good mics but I personally wouldn't use one unless I am going to be doing some church stuff....LOL...SERIOUSLY.....
Really those are the types of mics that Radio Shack offer.......
If you are serious about your craft and this rap shit aint just something to pass the time then invest a lil bread into yourself and go out to Guitar Center (if there is one in your area) They have an MXL 2500 mic that retails for $999 but right now they have those bitches on sale (90%) off.....That means you pay $99 plus tax for a great mic.....(I have the MXL 990 series)...here is that link.....
http://www.guitarcenter.com/products/dispDeals.cfm?sel=6
And here is a link about the different mic patterns
http://library.thinkquest.org/04oct/00451/microphones.htm
Hopes this helps lil brother.......
this is old but i have to disagree, i have a cheap radio shack mic, and listen to mah quality
Cronik239
04-17-2007, 01:08 AM
this is old but if your serious about this shit then u can get a good condenser mic easilly, and if ur broke then u deserve 2 b, theres alot of wayz 2 get moneyyyy
phatfarm411
04-17-2007, 08:03 AM
^yeah he right, look around and you'll find cheap condensers, and i jus got a new job yesterday, so i can finally buy one, lol
The Professional
05-14-2007, 01:46 PM
What is a good way to mix vocals with a beat? I often find that I have a real good track except that it sounds like the vocals are on top of the beat instead of with it (hopefully that makes sense lol). I've heard that the best way to fix this is to play around with stuff, but I really have no clue where to begin. I know next to nothing about equalizing and mixing my own stuff, and some help would be greatly appreciated.
I also have Adobe Audition (Cool Edit) 1.5, but I'd be willing to DL another program if necessary.
Thanks.
Travesty
06-02-2007, 05:01 PM
What effects are often used in mastering your work other than just Compression and the echo stuff.....