(Question) How long does it take you to edit vocal takes?
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- KVRist
- 184 posts since 12 Mar, 2014
I need some help changing my perspective on this issue. How long does it usually take you guys to comp a 3 verse song, align adlibs, then attenuate breathes, plosives, and clean out any issues. I'm always beating myself up about it and never get work done because I think I simply take too long. I overthink the process instead of taking it step by step and end up overwhelming myself with it. Along with the first question, do you guys have any advice you can share?
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240 - KVRAF
- 37262 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from Scottish Borders
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- KVRAF
- 8563 posts since 2 Aug, 2005 from Guitar Land, USA
The most I've ever done is simply 3 live takes. I definitely don't want to hear perfection(breathing, splosives).
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- KVRAF
- 4801 posts since 1 Aug, 2005 from Warszawa, Poland
That would depend on who are you recording, I imagine there wouldn't be much work with a good singer. I only recorded myself so far, I always make multiply takes 4-8 of the same line, editing takes me days...
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 184 posts since 12 Mar, 2014
Wow, that makes me feel a little better about it. Thanks for the replies so far. Anyone else that wants to chime in please do so, I'd appreciate all the insight as well as your experience and tips.
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- KVRAF
- 2295 posts since 18 Oct, 2010 from Japan
My vocals are few and far between, partly because I can't hold a note if it were to save my life, and secondly because I can't find anyone interested in contributing vocal tracks.
BUT, when I step out of the box and either record myself or someone else, it's usually a fairly lengthy process.
the one cameo I have had contribute to my music involved alot of cuts and editing with some minor production in scrubbing frequencies. In this case, I probably spent more time editing the vocal track itself rather than producing the vocals.
For my own voice: On a lazy day, I'll slam my voice into the most robotic sounding auto-tune and try to work the music around the robotic theming. On a less than lazy day, it's usually several takes of embarrassingly off-key belts, with an eventual almost-on-key, but-not-quite take which then gets patched with some light auto-tuning. Then it's off to the scrubbin' bar to patch up harsh frequencies, cutting accidental syllables, breaths, and noise out, adding effects, and doing my best to mask the low quality of my microphone.
The result sounds rough, rugged, and I'm probably the only person who can appreciate the end result.
BUT, when I step out of the box and either record myself or someone else, it's usually a fairly lengthy process.
the one cameo I have had contribute to my music involved alot of cuts and editing with some minor production in scrubbing frequencies. In this case, I probably spent more time editing the vocal track itself rather than producing the vocals.
For my own voice: On a lazy day, I'll slam my voice into the most robotic sounding auto-tune and try to work the music around the robotic theming. On a less than lazy day, it's usually several takes of embarrassingly off-key belts, with an eventual almost-on-key, but-not-quite take which then gets patched with some light auto-tuning. Then it's off to the scrubbin' bar to patch up harsh frequencies, cutting accidental syllables, breaths, and noise out, adding effects, and doing my best to mask the low quality of my microphone.
The result sounds rough, rugged, and I'm probably the only person who can appreciate the end result.
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- KVRAF
- 21348 posts since 26 Jul, 2005 from Gone
Depends on the vocalist for the most part. If they can nail it in one then not very long. If they need multiple takes and don't have good technique - lots more takes and editing.