So
lately we've been spending some time recording some new tracks. There's a lot
of things that go into a single track. The writing and recording process for
each track is entirely different from track to track. However, there are a few
"go to processes" that we use to make a majority of our tracks. In
addition there generally is a certain style that we tend to lean towards when coming
up with our next single.
The first step that we take to write a new song is as simple as sitting down at the computer with a feeling. Something as simple as a emotion or concept can write a song all by itself. Normally when we feel really inspired it's almost as if the songs write themselves. Since we are mainly an electronic band, nearly all of our music is written on a computer in the form of programming before it is ever played live. However, more so lately we've come into the habit of writing keyboard riffs and chord progression on our upright piano before programming the parts. After a riff, chord progression, or lead is decided, the next step is to open FL Studio.
The first part we normally program is usually the drums that we think will match the part we had made on the keyboard. After the drums have been arranged and recorded we start recording the bass, leads, and then guitars. After all the instruments have been recorded to the track, we then start the lyric writing process. The lyric writing process is the most time consuming part of writing songs. Over the years, we have gotten faster at doing it but it still takes us a considerable amount of time till we make the final lyrics. After the lyrics are written, we track the vocals. The vocals are normally recorded 3 times for each part. The reason for this is that we layer the vocals twice to make them pop more and have a thicker sound. We then use the third vocal layer as a backup in case one of the layers did not turn out good. The process of doing this is called, vocal doubling. After the vocal are layered, we then will then add reverb and multi-band compression to the parts that need it.
At this point in time the song is now done in, "demo" quality. This is usually when the song is in its roughest form. The next step that we do, is called mixing and mastering. This step involves moving the faders, adjusting EQs, adjusting compression, and adding reverb to various instruments in the mix. After this part is complete we then send our entire finished track through mastering software called, Izotope Ozone. This software allows us to widen and normalize the mix properly so that it will sound good in all types of stereo systems. After this is finished the track is now rendered into WAV and the master copy is finished.
To listen to some of our tracks go to our: Facebook
-James
The first step that we take to write a new song is as simple as sitting down at the computer with a feeling. Something as simple as a emotion or concept can write a song all by itself. Normally when we feel really inspired it's almost as if the songs write themselves. Since we are mainly an electronic band, nearly all of our music is written on a computer in the form of programming before it is ever played live. However, more so lately we've come into the habit of writing keyboard riffs and chord progression on our upright piano before programming the parts. After a riff, chord progression, or lead is decided, the next step is to open FL Studio.
The first part we normally program is usually the drums that we think will match the part we had made on the keyboard. After the drums have been arranged and recorded we start recording the bass, leads, and then guitars. After all the instruments have been recorded to the track, we then start the lyric writing process. The lyric writing process is the most time consuming part of writing songs. Over the years, we have gotten faster at doing it but it still takes us a considerable amount of time till we make the final lyrics. After the lyrics are written, we track the vocals. The vocals are normally recorded 3 times for each part. The reason for this is that we layer the vocals twice to make them pop more and have a thicker sound. We then use the third vocal layer as a backup in case one of the layers did not turn out good. The process of doing this is called, vocal doubling. After the vocal are layered, we then will then add reverb and multi-band compression to the parts that need it.
At this point in time the song is now done in, "demo" quality. This is usually when the song is in its roughest form. The next step that we do, is called mixing and mastering. This step involves moving the faders, adjusting EQs, adjusting compression, and adding reverb to various instruments in the mix. After this part is complete we then send our entire finished track through mastering software called, Izotope Ozone. This software allows us to widen and normalize the mix properly so that it will sound good in all types of stereo systems. After this is finished the track is now rendered into WAV and the master copy is finished.
To listen to some of our tracks go to our: Facebook
-James
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