Studio Chatter: When Should You Re-Record a Part?

How do you know when you should try again?!? In this journey through the creation of a track, I delve into the intricate dance between the ambiance of reverb and the need for empty space. Join me in my creative process, as I walk you through a recorded bass part that I loved...then hated. In the video, I'll re-record it and show you why I decided it was worth the time. https://blixbyrd.bandcamp.com (for more Blix Byrd music) https://alisonwilder.net (blog + about me) 🔊 Topics Covered: 00:00 Intro: The Problem 02:32 Unveiling the original recording and its nuances. 03:47 The quest for space: why re-recording became essential. 04:24 The lesson, in a nutshell 05:24 The recording with new dry bass (no verb) 07:15 Describing the new version, w/ wet + dry bass 09:08 Listening to the new version, w/ wet + dry bass 10:18 Side benefits and wrapping up 🎵 Tools Used: - #Yamaha CS-15D (vintage two-oscillator mono-synth - #ableton - #RME #TotalMix - #Softube #Console1