How To Record Saxophone at Home
I dont usually do these types of videos as Im not very good at being an influencer hahah ! Anyway, I have had a few people asking about how I record at home so thought I would do this short video explaining what I do and what I often use. I have found this to be a really simple way to ge a nice, clean and rounded sound, with no fuss.
00:00 Intro listening
00:42 Track descriptions
01:20 Raw sax track no processing , input level
01:49 Sound Card and Microphone
02:22 EQ
03:08 Compression
03:52 Mids Boost
04:41 Reverbs
06:08 Processed sax with track
06:39 Recap of all plugins and order
Plugins I used where
EQ - Logic Pro built in
Compressor - Waves CLA 2A
Mids boost - Waves "One Knob Phatter¨
Reverbs - Logic Pro SpaceDesigner
Selmer Balanced Action Alto Saxophone
Meyer 5 MP
Vandoren 3 Reeds (Green)
Pan American Tenor Saxophone
Otto Link Vintage 7* MP
La Voz med Reed
Conn 12M Baritone Saxophone
Syos Custom MP
Legere 2.5 Reed
Rico Royal 3 Reed
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Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 interface
Aston Origin Mic
Sony A7ii camera (85mm 1.8f lens)
Sony A6300 (24mm 1.4f sigma lens)
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Software:
OBS
Logic Pro X
FCPX (Video Editing)