Archive for the 'Recording-Tracking' Category

Ribbon Mics on Saxophone (R84 R121 4038 BIV-1)

Check out this Saxophone Ribbon mics comparison session. An alto saxophone with mic’d with AEA R84, BashAudio BIV-1 (Russia), Royer R121, Coles 4038 (UK) – one performance recorded via Sytek MPX-4 preamp (3&4 with BurrBrown opamps). Mic placement about 18-22 inches away from the sax.

AEA r84 ribbon mic

Sax player is Gibson Diwa who was 17yo at the time (and only 10 lessons to the instrument). Here is

Posted at 10am on 07/29/21 | no comments | Filed Under: Gear, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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The Roadhouse Manila Bay Pinoy Blues Jam

The Roadhouse Manila Bay PINOY BLUES JAM – TeaserÂ on Vimeo.

We are proud to be part of this exciting CD release that features 7 Filipino blues bands – where 14 of 18 tracks are Original Pilipino Music (OPM). The Roadhouse Manila Bay has become the premiere live blues music venue in the Philippines and with Roadhouse Rekords first CD release, they will further showcase the awesome music talent

Posted at 1pm on 12/11/12 | no comments | Filed Under: Marketing-Promotions, music video, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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Jazz Quartet (Saxophone, Upright Bass, Piano, Drums) Live Sessions

We would like to share these videos featuring live in studio recording of Â the Vince Lahorra Quartet, a jazz quartet in the Philippines featuring a saxophone, upright acoustic bass, upright acoustic piano and acoustic drums. The music on these videos are 1-take recordings only, no overdubs!

Posted at 5pm on 11/28/11 | no comments | Filed Under: Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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Amy and George Sheppard Music Videos (Live In Studio)

Sheppard band from Australia Enjoy these live videos of in studio performances by Amy and George Sheppard, a singer/songwriter duo from Australia who came to the Philippines to record songs for their debut album/CD and hold live shows for their local fans.

Posted at 7pm on 12/06/10 | no comments | Filed Under: music video, podcast, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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Singer Songwriter from East Timor Music Album CD

Randa Santo (East Timor) Music Production
In July of 2009, I received a rather unique inquiry; a lady from East Timor writes her own songs and would like to record them. On our first meeting, and upon hearing the songs for the first time I recognized the musical and logistical challenge that the project presented; we'll have to decipher and transcribe each song from the vocal parts, then arrange musical parts and conform the rather unique beats and rhythm of the original format to pop standards. Inside, we talk about the project and share a music video, too!

Posted at 8am on 02/11/10 | 1 comment | Filed Under: music video, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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Voice of Zion Choir in Concert at Philamlife Auditorium – Choral Recording

Voice of Zion is the music ministry of Westminster Student Church in Manila. On Feb 7, 2010 they celebrated a 60th anniversary concert at the Philamlife Auditorium in Manila, Philippines.

We were asked to do remote recording of the choir's full concert program. 16 songs for a total of 90 minutes worth of audio, maybe longer. Inside, we discuss our remote recording set-up and conifguration. We also share videos with audio recordings of the choir's final rehearsals. Featured here are the songs "The Lord is My Shepherd" and "Salmo 150".

Posted at 4pm on 02/08/10 | no comments | Filed Under: Recording-Tracking
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A Capella Manila Choir – Remote Recording

A Capella Manila is a choir composed of professionals and students from various schools, universities and companies in Metro Manila. We arranged to conduct a test remote recording session with them at a huge residence in Makati.

We brought our remote recording studio equipment and set-up a multi-track system by assigning one ribbon mic for each voice section Soprano, Tenor, Alto, Bass (STAB). We also set-up two stereo microphone systems, a Blumlein with Royer SF12 ribbon and a spaced pair with Peluso R14 ribbon to capture the stereo spread the room. Condenser mics by GrooveTubes were setup as the mic for the solo singers. Inside, watch a video with photos and audio of the choir.

Posted at 12pm on 02/05/10 | 2 comments | Filed Under: Recording-Tracking
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T-Pain Sound via AutoTune (Video Podcast #3)

We stretch out a bit on the 3rd episode of our recording studio's video podcast. Our topic is the notorious T-PAIN SOUND via Antares' AutoTune program. We are helped by freestyle prodigy JakeLee to demonstrate our capability in sound editing and sound design for vocals. Just watch the video and enjoy!

Posted at 2pm on 11/26/09 | no comments | Filed Under: podcast, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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How to Sing to Mic in the Recording Studio. Video Podcast #2

How to sing in the recording studio using professional microphones Welcome to the 2nd episode of our video podcast here at Sound Weavers. This episode is titled "How to Use or Sing to the Mic in the Recording Studio" and features a guest singer/vocalist D-Ann Griarte who will demonstrate her singing talent and microphone technique/skills.

One of the biggest psychological challenges (if not fears) of non-professionals coming to our recording studio for the first time is how to sing to the professional microphone. With this video podcast, we will try to provide information on BASIC techniques to put the recording newbie at ease and relaxed, ready for their voice recording session. The most important factor is that the singer is relaxed, knows her lyrics and dynamics (soft and loud) parts then sing as usual.

Posted at 11am on 10/31/09 | no comments | Filed Under: podcast, Recording-Tracking
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Studio sessions. Trumpet and Harmonica recordings.

First post for 2009, here are some video clips of exciting happenings at teh recording studio that occurred in the last quarter of 2008. We spill the beans on gear and approach to the recording, equipment talk galore.

Trumpet Wah

Our first video features Wowee Anzanio, trumpet player of the band HIJA who's music falls on the soul genre with a strong sense of funk. We've been recording HIJA's debut CD since November 2008. We're optimistic that their record will get picked up by a major label.

Juke Blues Harp

Our second video features Ronnie Badilla, a master blues harp player laying down juke-ish harmonica licks for Dr. Crowley's "Swallow My Pride" song which is included in Dr. Crowley's upcoming debut CD to be released by Rebolusyon Rekords in March 2009.

Enjoy these recording studio session videos.

Posted at 10am on 01/19/09 | 2 comments | Filed Under: Gear, Recording-Tracking, Sessions & Projects
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