Canadian Musician September / October 2019 | Page 49

Capture
KILLER
Vocals!
Vocal Tracking Tips
from Studio Pros
By Adam Gallant
Recording vocals is often the
most important part of the
record-making process.
For this year’s recording feature, let’s touch on
the broader concepts that surround capturing
the human voice as well as a few details about
the technical and creative sides. I’ll be writing
from the perspective of a tech who is catering to
a vocalist, though keep in mind that all of these
principles apply to an artist who is self-producing.
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