LATE SPRING 2002 ISSUE

(Vol.V - No.4 - May 25, 2002)

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MY TRAVELS THROUGH TONOS.COM

There are a ton of different things happening on the site but primarily they are a musicians community connecting musicians online to help them build networks and find collaborators to improve their craft. Bob gives them a complete look.

ALL YOU NEED...  A developing artist productions article on how Tonos fits into your steps towards getting a hit record.

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RECORDING AND MIXING THE RHYTHM ELECTRIC GUITAR
Rock Recording Primer Paid Subscriber Article
By Robert Dennis

If it is a three or four piece rock band that you are recording, the electric rhythm guitars need to be big and wide.    In addition to reviewing techniques that we have presented in previous tips and articles, we give signal processing and mixing advice for these important tracks.

RECORDING AND MIXING THE LEAD ELECTRIC GUITAR
Rock Recording Primer Paid Subscriber Article
By Robert Dennis

A good rock lead guitar should sound "right there" and  "Huge". There should also be a clarity of the notes being played. These factors create a conflict in the microphone setup to pick up the instrument that we show you how to quickly solve.

THE RECORD COMPANY EXECUTIVES - PART 2
Music Business Paid Subscriber Article
by Ron Dunbar - developing artist productions

Ron goes over the roles of the Publicity, Promotion and Marketing Directors in large record companies and the time schedules they keep when a company really gets behind a new release.

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DOUBLED ELECTRIC GUITAR RECORDING & MIXING
Rock Recording Primer Registered Subscriber Article
By Robert Dennis

The double-tracking of rhythm and lead guitar parts gives a fuller, more interesting sound and image in the final mix.   This is a real effective way of getting the superstar sound on the CD for a three or four piece rock group.

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SPECIAL ROCK GUITAR RECORDING REVIEW

KILLER WHALES GUITAR SOUNDS REVEALED
"Recording The Electric Guitar - It's All About Tone" CD by Jon Bare
Reviewed By Bob Dennis

A must have CD that reveals how electric guitar sounds are achieved for national hit recordings.  Bob reviews this release by Jon Bare, guitarist for the famed Killer Whales rock group.

IN THE CAVE

PC HOME RECORDING

THE FRANK G GUIDE* TO CREATING, RECORDING AND PRODUCING A HIT RECORD USING ONLY A PC WORKSTATION (Part 2)

By Frank G
Part 2 is entitled "Cutting Vocals, or Keeping the Band from Killing One Another."  In addition to describing his home set-up for vocals, Frank goes into using the PC program editing features to his advantage.
ALSO READ PART 1 OF THE SERIES

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DEVELOPING MICHIGAN MUSIC

HOME RECORDING MUSICIAN MURUGA BOOKER

Interview By Bob Dennis
Pictures by Matt Bunjac
For many recording musicians the first steps on the road to a hit begins in the basement.  Bob Interviews Muruga Booker, developing artist productions master consultant about how one develops a basement production for release.  We post a Muruga Tonos Site to show you this development process.
ALSO VISIT MURUGA'S TONOS SITE - to be fully posted  by June 10th

THE CONNECTION

GETTING STARTED IN A RECORDING CAREER 

A STAKE IN THE HEART - CRITICISM AND HOW TO TAKE IT  By Tom Lyle
wrote about a topic of extreme importance to anyone trying to get into any field. Now, it’s not like I’m an expert. I’m still learning how to deal with this devil, but I thought that I could share some of my “wisdom” with you all about CRITICISM -- how to take it and how to deal with it.
RECORDING JOB CONNECTION NEWS
www.recordingjobsconnection.com is providing registered users with studio e-mail lists.  How do you become a user?  You submit your recording job or intern request at the site (for free).

INTERNET BABY STEP TRAINING

INTERNET BABY STEPSTM

By Shawn-e Brown
A series of tutorials for those that are functionally limited with computers and the Internet.  Now with a dedicated Website.  If you are new to browsing, check out our lessons.
Lesson 12: Keep a separate screen name for registering on sites and web surfing- Take steps to prevent your main e-mail address from being overrun with special offers and junk mail.
Lesson 13: Customizing Screen Names - Set your options for your screen names by setting an online timer, and parental controls.
Lesson 14: Set your AOL Preferences - Stop those annoying AOL pop ups, add a signature or change the font in your e-mail, and much more.
Lesson 15: Create another e-mail address -  Set up a Yahoo e-mail address, either as a secondary or primary contact.
BABY STEP TOPIC INDEX - Access previous lessons - the complete list is here.

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MOTOWN RECORDING HERITAGE PART 17 - 2nd Chapter

OUR MOTOWN RECORDING HERITAGE  - Part 17 - 2nd Chapter

DIVIDED WE FALL
By Bob Dennis

Deceit, raiding and underhanded business practices would be the words used by the black labels.  I'm sure CBS would describe it differently.  I think, however,  the proof lies with the result.

RECORDING MAGAZINE READER'S TIP OF THE MONTH

Recording Magazine Reader's June, 2002 Tip

Time Based Effects - It is common to have eight time-based effects going on in a mix of a 24 track master.  These effects give the "sparkle" and the "fatness" associated with national hit records.  An improvement in mixing by recording musicians can often be accomplished by a better understanding of the setup and use of time based effects. 

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