Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

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> A couple of evenings ago I recorded a singer do 4 vocal tracks.. It  
> was an a cappella recording. He sang all 4 parts.
> The 4 tracks were obviously all in harmony with each other.
>
> He first laid down the melody track - which I made sure started at  
> the beginning of the region - and then we used that as the cue for  
> him to sing the other parts "against".
> I noticed that some were a nadge out of sync or a nadge behind the  
> beat but as he was only using the melody as the cue I didn't have to  
> worry too much. The sync issue may have simply been him not quite  
> being on the spot when listening to the cue. i.e. he was waiting to  
> hear the cue before singing his note if you like .. A perception or  
> insecurity thing by him maybe?? Dunno. The sync issue was only minor  
> and barely audible but annoying for me because I was looking for it.
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That would be exactly what was happening - if you listen for the beat  
you will sing or play behind it. Thats why there are conductors. The  
singer I work with absolutely hates to be conducted, but it really  
does help.... if you can beat time, of course

Andy B