Singing Canary Productions

Great tutorial for a overview on getting around the Duality. I own a 48 channel Duality SE so I would love these guys to do a tutorial on recording a signal using all the paths and different ways to record on the Duality. Plus some of the tricks that people are using on the Duality. Very cool guys keep up the good work.

This was an outstanding video and even though it uses Pro Tools the principles are applicable to any situation. It goes through the entire process step-by-step and includes tips and very valuable information along the way. Some parts are a bit tedious, but, so is mastering sometimes. Very high quality on the iPad and laptop that I use. Plus, it turned me on to an artist I hadn't heard! Highly recommended.

One of the few video tutorials about mixing and probably the only one which teaches you all the mixing session step by step. I was very annoyed to read books which actually explained everything else rather than how to mix a song.

Great in-depth video, and helped me a lot, because mixing in the console and in a hybrid way is much more severe topic than in the box mixin. It was useful to me because I will have a mixing session on an old MCI analog console, and the hybrid way I'm gonna take. I haven't got any issues with hearing the subtle differences. Great console anyway.. I love the SSL sound!

This is a great tutorial. I love that is was done on an SSL board because it helped me understand so much more about how to use the SSL design on Reason. I only wish that the video was connected directly to the sound source like the Sonic Dimension videos so that I could hear more or the subtle tweaking but still a great tutorial. This one combined with the Sonic Dimension tutorials has helped me greatly.

I loved this video. I don't own a Mac or Pro Tools but I am finding that most of what I learned is universal and I can apply these great tips to my DAW software. Great job! I totally recommend! ~T Dawn

It was a little disapponting to me. For a pretty high price ( glad I only paid 50% ) I've been given some rather basic information such as not to use an Sm 58 or really get close to the recording mic or use a compressor and a limiter and also reverb to make the vocalist feel comfortable etc.. I am much more interested to here a professional singer doing his/her work. What are important aspects and differences io terms of EQ, compressing, microphones, but also overdubbes, BVs. I would lov...

The most inspiring tutorial from MPV! Makes one want to dive in and write, record and mix a song, even if only a bedroom studio! Because you see the whole picture of producing, recording and mixing, you know what other tutorials to go and look at. And, to boot, the song is great. Great Stuff!

Great work! I think it's very accurate and clear. Congrats!.

Gave me some new techniques to try out!

What a fantastic tutorial! Great insight and finally a KILLER song as the video project. Love it!!!

I found the collaborative approach used by the producer to be a great way get things done. The ideas presented were great and I really loved the chemistry created between the producer and the rest of the team. I have worked with this kind of producer only once and it was magic. Many producers attempt to steer the material towards their own biases. I this video I noticed the goal was to keep everyone focused as well as comfortable with the work. The end result was a product that the vast non m...

Excellent insight - thanks for this.

Very informative with some great insights into the recording process..definitely recommended

There's not much to say about this video. If you want to learn about recording, microphones, preamps, what they do, what you have to look out for, this video is for you. VERY comprehensive. VERY well narrated. VERY good video examples and easy to understand schematic graphics. GREAT listening examples! This is how a tutorial should always be :)

Excellent overview of guitar recording techniques, I learned a lot very quickly from these tutorials, the instructor gets to the key points directly. This is an essential video if you are going to be recording and need to learn fast. Makes it a fun learning experience hearing it from an experienced musician / engineer as well.

Excellent overview of guitar recording techniques, I learned a lot very quickly from these tutorials, the instructor gets to the key points directly. This is an essential video if you are going to be recording and need to learn fast. Makes it a fun learning experience hearing it from an experienced musician / engineer as well.

It's a great video to watch. Lot of us full stuff as the producer shows you some of his tricks of the trade Good to have in your collection

A comprehensive guide to recording the drums from basic one mike technique to the whole shebang. The tutor clearly knows his craft and explains what he has learned over the years in a language that everyone should find easy to understand. Recommended.

Its interesting to read the other comments on the video series. I thought the best parts were: 1. seeing and hearing what levels of room sound treatment they used on drums and vocals. 2. seeing and hearing what eq adjustments were done to the various tracks on the board, and what sorts of compression was used, even if some of it was in hardware pre-protools. Some of the other things were pretty standard but good to see - the producers shorthand for notating a song form - IMO it doesn'...

I believe Micheil Reid's description is very accurate below, but my concern with the From Demo to Master is that is was all talking and not showing how the modifications were made to the tracks with the SW. I'd expected that this would include visuals on how you fix and edit each tracks, so if the extremely brilliant fellow running the literal mixing of the songs were recorded for those who want to see what the Audio Engineer was doing then that would be a hit. Again, I found this tutorial extre...

Really interesting overview of the process of recording a track. A must.

This video fairly crackles with ambiance and energy thanks to the song being recorded. It's great to see the recording process done in a "real world" situation. Most segmented parts of the session are well documented here showing us the advantage of adding EQs and effects and how they can be used to enhance the feel of the song! I was really happy with the clarity of this tutorial both visually as well as in it's delivery, my only quibble is that we didn't see the drum comping process which wou...

This tutorial was top notch. Probably one of the best training videos I have seen. This really goes through the process from start to finish. If you are looking to see how mixes are really done, this is the tutorial.

Very interesting tutorial, with a lot of insider information. Thanks.

Excellent video. The tutor shows us the tricks used by pro recording engineers Good to have in your collection

I would agree with Michael about the informative part. The material in this video is good for general understanding of vocal recording, mics and some hardware stuff, but it's like basics, and I would suggest to add a few more chapters about real singers making their job in studios, harmonizing, equing and compessing. Like, tell us more details about the vocal recording. My rate for this series is 3, but it's not for quality or something, it's for small amount of real information.

Very informative and easy to understand.

On the positive side, I absorbed a few good ideas that I will definitely apply to my own vocal recordings. For me personally however, this tutorial was waaaaay too product specific and left out an enormous amount of information. I would have learned a GREAT deal more with a very general through advanced "explanation, technique and application" of vocals, compression, reverb, EQ, delay, "HOW" exactly a vocal track really stands out in a mix, what adjustments to consider on different vocal styl...

Enjoyed this vocal tutorial. Learned a lot and will be buying some of the products mention in the videos.

This is a great video! I have learned a lot! Loved the white noise tip!

I usually watch the tutorials I get from Macpro and immediately go try to implement what was presented. This one was so good I felt obligated to chill for a second and write a review. Most of the tutorials I have are completely logic pro based so it was nice to have a tutorial that had people moving around and very high quality camera shots. I stare at the session view of Logic enough already.I been recording for years on and off and its nice to finally understand what impedance, compression, mi...

There is a lot to learn here for anyone wanting to learn how to record drums. This is the best tutorial I have seen on this topic.

A complex problem made so simple because the teachers know their course material. Makes learning an enjoyable process but best of all you learn at your pace not at someone elses! Keep it coming-i am sure the best are yet to come in this series of recording.

Fantastic material-easy to understand and takes you through a journey from the basics to advance materials. Best of all you can learn at you own pace and wehn are not too clear all you need do is just rewind. Good job!

This is an excellent series of video tutorials from getting the guitar ready for performance through to the correct positioning of the microphones. I particularly liked the section on using white noise to find the sweet spot when using microphones on cabs.

Using video shot in a working studio with audio examples appeals to me. It is the closest I have seen so far to actually being there I like the way equipment in the video is explained/ displayed generically in terms of what it does, more so than just a catalogue of what the studio owns. The presenter is engaging and informative the video is well cut and flows - I watched it straight through and tried out some of the techniques - I also bought 2 more in the series

This really does start at the beginning, and it's done well. I refreshed some basic concepts that I'd forgotten I'd even known, and it all got better from there. Good job - I'm looking forward to the next ones.

There is lots of good useful information in this tutorial. Sean Genockey, the presenter, is obviously knowledgable and well versed in the subject matter. Although the presentation could flow a bit more smoothly, this tutorial is recommended if you want to learn about recording guitar.

Absolutely brilliant. Extremely helpful. I've only watched a couple videos and I've already learned more in that time than I've known in the past 5 years. Please keep tackling these recording videos. Maybe get other producers too? John Feldmann?

I've only watched a few videos, and all ready i've learned so much! This is a MUST if you are recording or even thinking about recording drums. Everything from tunning to mic placement is explained with exciting detail in this tutorial. MacProVideos PLEASE keep them coming!

This is a must have for every serious guitar and bass player of these times.

Even as an experienced studio musician, I still learned a lot from this tutorial, and I believe this would save a lot of trial-and-error time for one who is only starting out in the recording studio, or even the project studio for that matter. If this doesn't improve your guitar recordings, you're either already doing it right, or you should be considering a career change.

If, like me you have dabbled at recording your band and never really got what you were looking for out of your mics etc, then watch this video and see EXACTLY how to do it. I took this into the studio on my iPad and followed the instruction given. WOW, so much difference just for a little time watching and more importantly LISTENING. This video series is just what you need to take you to the next level. Well worth the money for the Offline HD version. I love it and cant wait for more to come (Re...

a quality nuts and bolts "outside the box" companion to the logic guitar toolbox. pace was a bit long and could have been tightened up a touch. i was hoping for more processing wizardry but not really the focus here: all considered, a solid vid on capturing a good tone in a number of real world applications. can't wait for more!

Very nice tutorial. Thanks a lot. I learned a lot, especially about phase things and related techniques. For a future tutorial I would only like to see some more procedures on how to create great stereo or multidimensional electric guitar sounds. but yes, that's a very good start!

A one-stop place for all the advice I need to record my guitars. I'm so glad that this is available. Very well presented with some brilliant tips and opinions, delivered nice and clearly. Even though I use Logic 9, this is all transferable and of great help. Cheers.

Very very nice video...:-D

This tutorial really took me to the beginning, which is exactly where I needed to go, and explained aspects of mics, compressors, and basic techniques that I'd always heard about but never really understood. Highly recommended!

Great video! I really learned a lot. It was fun watching and listening!

Don't get me wrong. I have many macprovideo tutorials that I found extremely useful, but I will say that it's about time we finally got some content on audio recording. This really is a great tutorial. The information covered is clear, well presented and applicable to all all audio recording applications. The content, while introductory, is nonetheless extremely helpful to beginner recorders such as myself. The only thing I will say is that I wish it were a little longer, and that I would expect...

This is a well conceived teaching tool and bears several watchings as there are lots of details and good technical information well described in a reasonably simple manner! Some of the basics I already knew but I found some material here new to me especially in the microphone department! I must confess, I'm really looking forward to seeing what other new things will be presented in the other tutorials in this series. I think it's a MUST HAVE learning tool for all studio engineers both pros and h...

Outstanding tutorial. Excellent to jumpstart knowledge in audio recording.

As a beginner I´ve found it really helpful to understand the basics about studio equipment. I´m looking forward to buy the next videos of the serie. (by the way, this is my 10th video of macprovideo and I love them all) Thanks. mauricio.

This tutorial is phenomenal! So incredibly laid out and clear. I can't wait for the rest of the series. Please release the acoustic guitar and vocal recording tutorials soon! And please give some recommendations on good mics at different price ranges when applicable. I can't wait! Thanks!

Thank you macprovideo team for having this tutorial ! The information and the way this videos are presented are pleasurable to watch . Im Looking forward to watch the rest of the series! This tutorial is invaluable !

The staff at Singing Canary Productions does a really great job, with thorough coverage of all aspects of the recording process. I have purchased over 30 MacPro videos and this one is outstanding. the HD video quality is off the chain.

As every tutorial from macprovideo.com (and I have a lot of them) I enjoyed this tutorial very, very much. I learned a lot in a very pleasant way. I look forward for more of this. Wherever I go, I can listen and watch it on my iPhone. Realy, realy cool!! Thank you!!

Awesome tutorial, have been playing for over 20 years and learn't some valuable lessons and techniques. Looking forward to the next seesions in the series.

While titled "Introduction to Recording," I don't think the content is aimed just at beginners. This tutorial focuses on how to capture a good sound - from understanding what a microphone is, to the different types of mics, to how those different types work, to the different applications that each mic type is good for, to pre-amping, to compressing...this tutorial taught me a whole lot about getting good sound *to* my DAW. There's a lot of great material out there (especially here at macProV...