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Guerrilla Recording

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Overview

Find out exactly what you need to get a great recording on a super tight budget in Guerrilla Recording with Beau Burchell.

Beau is a vocalist, guitarist, producer, and founding member of Saosin – his discography includes credits on songs from The Bronx, From First to Last, and The Bled. In Guerrilla Recording, Beau will show you how to walk into any recording situation and make the most of it.

Whether you are making do with with 1 mic, 3 mics, or a fully staffed studio – Beau will help you focus in on the details that will really make a difference on your track. You’ll learn best practices for recording vocals, guitars, drums, and bass on the cheap. Beau will also talk about workflow and how to listen to your track to make sure you captured the best sound.

You don’t need a big budget and high dollar equipment to get a quality recording. Learn the gear and techniques you need to get the sound you want.

Featuring a live studio tracking session with Beau and Seattle band Lo, There Do I See My Brother

Syllabus

  • Introduction and Overview
  • Getting the Right Gear
  • So What Do I Need?
  • Single Mic Demonstration
  • Drum Micing Techniques Part 1
  • Drum Micing Techniques Part 2
  • Preamps and Gain Staging - Drums
  • Preamps and Gain Staging - Guitars
  • Reamping Guitars
  • Critique Session: Pig Snout
  • Critique Session: Owl Parliament Part 1
  • Critique Session: Owl Parliament Part 2
  • Pre-Production
  • Getting Drum Tones
  • Recording Shells and Editing
  • Recording Cymbals
  • Tracking Bass
  • Tracking Guitar
  • Guitar Overdubs and Doubling
  • Mixing Guitars
  • Recording Keyboards
  • Replacing Tom Samples
  • Takeaways: Dos and Don'ts

Taught by

Beau Burchell

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