I just wanted to know if I'm growling right too.
Yes, I realize this song has been covered 477574570357037 times already.
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I just wanted to know if I'm growling right too.
Yes, I realize this song has been covered 477574570357037 times already.
I didn't want to mess up the sound, so I kept the mic far from me. When I growl to close, it sounds like static.
And yeah, I use my diaphragm.
BTW I use a Rock Band mic
Well that's an issue. Those are probably crap. It sounds like you're coming too close and moving around too much. Stay still. Also, it doesn't sound like you have much force. But what I would do is get an SM57 and a stand, put it in the stand, stand still in front of it, and try again.
www.myspace.com/winterfellusa
first track has vocals recorded with an SM57 with no stand; as you can see, it sucks, but it more or less gets the job done.
first track has vocals recorded with an SM57 with no stand; as you can see, it sucks, but it more or less gets the job done.
Thanks for all the constructive criticism guys.
This will really help, since I'm forming a MeloDeath band right now. (I'm on vocals and possibly rhythm guitar)
This will really help, since I'm forming a MeloDeath band right now. (I'm on vocals and possibly rhythm guitar)
First, I wouldn't advise getting any sort of equipment if you don't plan on using it frequently and with purpose, you'll just kick yourself later as it sits around getting dusty. Also, you'd have to invest in more than just a mic to get quality thats noticably better than you're getting with your Rock Band mic. At the minimum you'd need a mic and a decent interface with some sort of Pre-amp. The Presonus Firebox is something I've used for years and had pretty good results.
If you're just trying to do vocal covers I'd just try and bum from friends if you know any that are into home recording, it takes some sacrifice even at the most basic stages.
In the end though, I'd stick with a cheap Cardioid mic over something meant to cover all of your bases. It's really difficult to get good/full instrument tone on a budget anyway, I'd suggest investing in something like a POD or some sort of Multi-effect board/pedal. You could also just plug instruments straight into an interface and add guitar distortion/effects using some cheap/free software.
www.myspace.com/shattercomplex - project I played with in early high school, years ago, dynamic mic on the guitars, cardioid on the vocals
www.myspace.com/ofwormsandempires - a friends project,most, if not all of them are done with digital effects, newest ones using a boss floor board, all of them are vocal-less.
If you're just trying to do vocal covers I'd just try and bum from friends if you know any that are into home recording, it takes some sacrifice even at the most basic stages.
In the end though, I'd stick with a cheap Cardioid mic over something meant to cover all of your bases. It's really difficult to get good/full instrument tone on a budget anyway, I'd suggest investing in something like a POD or some sort of Multi-effect board/pedal. You could also just plug instruments straight into an interface and add guitar distortion/effects using some cheap/free software.
www.myspace.com/shattercomplex - project I played with in early high school, years ago, dynamic mic on the guitars, cardioid on the vocals
www.myspace.com/ofwormsandempires - a friends project,most, if not all of them are done with digital effects, newest ones using a boss floor board, all of them are vocal-less.
The Line6 U2X audio interface with POD Farm is $200. I'd recommend that, as it includes digital modeling for guitar and bass amps and vocal pre amps. Everything on the link I posted was done with the UX2 and the accompanying software, not that it necessarily showcases it to it's best effect.
yeah don't use that shitty rock band mic.....it's not doing any favors. And a pop filter is a great idea....cause well...you're popping. From what i can tell through the shity quality is that your growls aren't that bad....a little more black metal than the song you're covering....but not bad.
