Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

Hi,

I'll echo the sentiments on Seth Riggs' technique.  Google for more  
info.  Many of his authorized instructors can do lessons online as  
well (using something like iChat with video, etc.).  It would however  
be better to see someone in person though.

Fernando


On 17-Dec-09, at 3:45 PM, Tim McLane wrote:

> I've done lots and lots of vocals and here are some tips:RECORDING:  
> 1-When you record use a good mike--- it's worth it --- depending  
> upon the project and depending upon the singer and depending upon  
> what kinds of problems the singer has--- to rent one, such as a  
> Neumann U-47 tube vintage or some others.  This and a few other  
> things SOMETIMES can work wonders.  2-Use (rent if you can't buy  
> one)  a good pre-amp, such as a 3 band EQ NEVE or some other; it  
> will give body to the vocal and make it sound "expensive" 3-Use a  
> bit of compression when you record the vocal and when you mix it  
> use a little more--- this will make the singer sound like they have  
> much more control than they do. DEVELOPMENT: A few lessons from a  
> vocal coach that really knows what they are doing can cause  
> miraculous changes --- if you live in or near the Los Angeles metro  
> area, I recommend Seth Riggs or one of his authorized students.  2- 
> Failing that, get his book and do the exercises.  One of the  
> exercises, w
>  hich is basically to sing the first five notes of any scale up and  
> down (ZB C, D, E, F, G, F, E, D, C and then to slur up from the I  
> to the V and back to the I , ie, C slur up to G and then slur  
> back), then do the same thing down 1/2 step, (ie, the first 5 notes  
> of the B scale, etc. using the same form as the C scale), and so on  
> until you have reached the lowest note that you are able to sing  
> comfortably. When you have reached the lowest, you go up in this  
> same way until you reach the highest note you can comfortably  
> sing--- This exercise, if done daily, I have seen to work wonders,  
> too.
>
> Those are some basics which I have seen help alot.
>
> However, seeing Seth is truly an experience because he knows the  
> voice so well and deals with such things and proper centering and  
> focus, tone quality and a load of other things, too numerous to  
> mention.
>
> t
>
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>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Andy Brook
>   To: Logic_Cafe@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 11:05 AM
>   Subject: [Logic_Cafe] Tips for improving vocals?
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>   I've been practicing my singing for a few weeks now because I'd love
>   to be able to do my own vocals, if only backing vocals. As with many
>   male vocalists I sing slightly flat, but my intervals are fine (i.e.
>   if I lift the pitch throughout slightly, it all comes back true to
>   pitch) but I have a bit of a thin voice that sounds more boyband  
> than
>   male soloist. I read the tips of EQing and I've been messing around
>   with reverb, chorus, ensemble and delay which enhance the sounds
>   somewhat, although of course it then starts to sound muddy or  
> processed.
>
>   Does anyone have any secret tips to share on how you make singers
>   sound as if they have a fuller voice?
>
>   By the way, if anyone reading is a novice like me and feels shy  
> to ask
>   simple questions then please do so, as I would love to give  
> answers as
>   well as just asking questions! And I really do appreciate those who
>   take the time to reply!
>
>   Andy
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