OK, since many of us know a bit of something, but any many people want to know a lot about everything, I was thinking that we should collide our wise heads together and make tutorials. Preferrably something that is not related only to certain DAW enviroments and certain brands of equipment, but talking about techniques and tricks that can be done with any generic tools you have, in-depth as possible.
For example the sidechain tutorial I made, the drum recording guides by Daunt and OZ, and a lot of the other stickys that we have in this Production techniques -subforum.
One of the more asked ones was how to use the compressor efficiently, that some of you were asking for (here?).
Also there has been a lot of talking about what is dual/quad tracking in multiple threads, like what it its and what are the benefits compared to single takes. That could easily be summed in one in-depth tutorial, also short snippets would add a nice flavor to it.
Also the "tone-search" for guitar would be a nice subject in my opinion. Yes, I know we have the Fredman guide already for that swedish deathmetal 5150 sound, but talking in general; Why you really don't need that much bass in the guitar tone and have a bassplayer in your band etc.
Also the other end of reamping; Oz made a fabulous guide about the reamping preparations, but I think there should be a more indepth guide for the reamping process itself too.
Some other good tutorials, like "fix it as early as possible" kind of tutorials that explain that if you use 1 extra hour to find the perfect micplacement for the guitar or the drums or do 10 extra takes on the vocals, so you don't need to use 30 hours to fix it in the mixing process for example.
Anyone want to suggest other topics or even want to make guides? Also here is the list for some of the suggestions:
Current stickies
List of tutorials
Updated: JAN 17, 2011
edit: NEW jan 17, I will sort them out later
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/648248-yt-superior-2-0-tutorial.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/615947-metal-bass-guitar-tutorial.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/648938-official-music-theory-thread.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/563279-cubase-slip-editing-method.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/561958-reaper-slip-editing-tutorial.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...ions-trilian-using-guitar-pro-midi-track.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...lyn-johns-acoustic-drum-miking-technique.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/622633-some-vocal-tricks-you.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...ns-reaper-customizations-pro-tools-users.html
Added Aug 18, 2011:
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/equipment/658077-lots-lots-drum-software-examples.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/equipment/661514-focusrite-saffire-series-knowledgebase.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/669416-lolzgregs-guitar-tracking-thread.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/586598-tutorial-kinda-being-organized.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/andy-sneap/674709-systematic-mixing-series-0-introduction.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...-series-1-poking-holes-high-gain-guitars.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...ng-series-2-soviet-russia-drums-slam-you.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/andy-sneap/674931-panic-room-mastering-class-101-a.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...-room-mastering-class-101-1-introduction.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...ering-class-101-2-monitoring-objectivity.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...m-mastering-class-101-3-basic-principles.html
For example the sidechain tutorial I made, the drum recording guides by Daunt and OZ, and a lot of the other stickys that we have in this Production techniques -subforum.
One of the more asked ones was how to use the compressor efficiently, that some of you were asking for (here?).
Also there has been a lot of talking about what is dual/quad tracking in multiple threads, like what it its and what are the benefits compared to single takes. That could easily be summed in one in-depth tutorial, also short snippets would add a nice flavor to it.
Also the "tone-search" for guitar would be a nice subject in my opinion. Yes, I know we have the Fredman guide already for that swedish deathmetal 5150 sound, but talking in general; Why you really don't need that much bass in the guitar tone and have a bassplayer in your band etc.
Also the other end of reamping; Oz made a fabulous guide about the reamping preparations, but I think there should be a more indepth guide for the reamping process itself too.
Some other good tutorials, like "fix it as early as possible" kind of tutorials that explain that if you use 1 extra hour to find the perfect micplacement for the guitar or the drums or do 10 extra takes on the vocals, so you don't need to use 30 hours to fix it in the mixing process for example.
Anyone want to suggest other topics or even want to make guides? Also here is the list for some of the suggestions:
- The advanced use of compressor -guide
- Tone guide for guitar/bass
- "Well planned is half done; fix what is broken as early as possible"
- Examples of heavymetal drum-programming 101
- Loudness war
- The guitar pickups; tonecomparison of the same picking pattern with different pickups (DI-signals)
- Mixing/panning for guitars
- Requirements for (good) recording enviroment
Current stickies
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/515941-list-raw-songs-our-mixing-practice.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...-room-mastering-class-101-1-introduction.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...mz-production-tips-compendium-newer-guys.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/311618-drum-samples-meta.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...ic-mixing-series-0-introduction-glossary.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/290714-preparing-your-tracks-reamping-guide.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...torial-breaking-down-guitar-scales-modes.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/403588-drum-samples-replacement-triggers-faq.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/217656-acoustic-drums-metal-guide.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/221136-clayman-sound.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/648248-yt-superior-2-0-tutorial.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/648938-official-music-theory-thread.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/427135-impulse-faq.html
- http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/403851-sidechaining-faq.html
List of tutorials
Updated: JAN 17, 2011
- SUPERHOT Andy Sneap answers various questions about his production techniques, Andy Sneap and various inquirers
- HOT Free multitracks for mixing practice NEW
- DRUMS Acoustic Drums for Metal, by OzNimbus
- DRUMS Recording guide for aggressive drums, by Daunt
- DRUMS Drum Replacement and Trigger FAQ, by 006
- DRUMS Drum panning and reverb, by smy
- DRUMS How to quantize multitrack drums by hand, by ahjteam
- DRUMS Processing bass drum for metal music, by ahjteam
- GUITAR Recording heavy metal guitars at home, by Goddamn Guitar NEW
- GUITAR list of ampsims, by ahjteam
- GUITAR Preparing Tracks for Reamping, by OzNimbus
- GUITAR Reamping, by Daunt
- GUITAR Tubescreamer FAQ, by JBroll
- GUITAR Recording amps, by Tommy Gun
- GUITAR Studio Fredman 5150 guitartone, discussion
- GUITAR Various heavy metal guitar micing techniques, by Colin Davis
- GUITAR Impulses, by dcdanman
- GUITAR The effect of single/double/quad tracking, by ahjteam
- GUITAR reamp-boxes on the market, discussion
- GUITAR Joey Sturgis POD settings NEW
- GUITAR Effect of samplerate with ampsims, by ahjteam
- GUITAR makeshift acoustic guitar from electric guitar, by ahjteam
- GUITAR Adam D micing tips, discussion NEW
- VOCALS Basic vocal tracking tips, by ahjteam
- GENERAL Getting an audiointerface FAQ, by ahjteam
- GENERAL Sidechaining FAQ, by ahjteam
- GENERAL Parallel compression, by Daunt
- GENERAL Choosing mics for recording, by ahjteam
- GENERAL Samplerate, discussion
- GENERAL How to create subdrops, by TRUIE NEW
- MIXING Reamp boxes on the market, discussion
- MIXING One way to start mixing process, by ahjteam
- MIXING Making Your tracks sound larger, by TheWinterSnow
- MASTERING Getting Your Loudness, discussion
- MASTERING Loudness War, by Matt Mayfield
- ACOUSTICS Basic Acoustic Treametment, discussion
- ACOUSTICS If you are not thinking about treating your room, by smy1
- ACOUSTICS Advice for DIY Basstraps, discussion (with info 703 vs 705 on page 2)
- ACOUSTICS DIY Basstraps, discussion
- DAW Pro Tools video tutorials, compiled by AudioGeekZine
edit: NEW jan 17, I will sort them out later
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/648248-yt-superior-2-0-tutorial.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/615947-metal-bass-guitar-tutorial.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/648938-official-music-theory-thread.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/563279-cubase-slip-editing-method.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/561958-reaper-slip-editing-tutorial.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...ions-trilian-using-guitar-pro-midi-track.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...lyn-johns-acoustic-drum-miking-technique.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/622633-some-vocal-tricks-you.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...ns-reaper-customizations-pro-tools-users.html
Added Aug 18, 2011:
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/equipment/658077-lots-lots-drum-software-examples.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/equipment/661514-focusrite-saffire-series-knowledgebase.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/669416-lolzgregs-guitar-tracking-thread.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/production-tips/586598-tutorial-kinda-being-organized.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/andy-sneap/674709-systematic-mixing-series-0-introduction.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...-series-1-poking-holes-high-gain-guitars.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...ng-series-2-soviet-russia-drums-slam-you.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/andy-sneap/674931-panic-room-mastering-class-101-a.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...-room-mastering-class-101-1-introduction.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...ering-class-101-2-monitoring-objectivity.html
http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/...m-mastering-class-101-3-basic-principles.html