Recording vocals in the home / project studio
Recording a high quality vocal take is something for which every home studio strives. Regardless of genre, we want our vocal recordings to sound amazing. But why is it that, for many, it is the one element that we struggle to perfect?
Gear: PA or not to PA?
A public address system or PA is something that is only really required once regular live shows become a reality. While there are plenty of places for musicians to perform around South Africa, not many of them are dedicated live music venues and therefore do not have in-house sound systems for artists to play through.
Gear: New or secondhand?
It goes without saying that one of the most important things an emerging musical act needs to take care of right upfront is the gear it will use to create and perform its music.
Forming a band: accommodating differences
Just as in being part of a family or holding down a job, one of the biggest challenges in a band is accommodating the differences between your members. The significant detail here though is that in a band your differences may well be the source of the unique spark that propels you past your peers.
Forming a band: multi-band members
Every band has its songwriting core. In very few cases does an entire band contribute to the writing of the material that is ultimately played. Once the songwriting team is established, the task is to recruit the right people in order to bring the sound to life.
