When to read vs. do
When to read vs. do
So I've bought a few books over the years about recording - including the TapeOp books - and also keep reading some mags - including TO - and can do alla that on the commute, during work downtime, on the Thos. Crapper ...
But I recently (well, two months ago) bought a book with a included DVD what is supposed to learn ya about mixing with real-life examples and such, but I don't have time to read/use it because ...
... I'm too busy recording and mixing.
So, do I take some time off from doing it, to read about it?
But I recently (well, two months ago) bought a book with a included DVD what is supposed to learn ya about mixing with real-life examples and such, but I don't have time to read/use it because ...
... I'm too busy recording and mixing.
So, do I take some time off from doing it, to read about it?
I spent a bunch on ProTools books, and sorta tried to force myself to like it. I'm an electrical engineer with a live sound background, it was allegedly made to make sense to my type of person.
Eventually I said to hell with it, switched to REAPER, never looked back. Doing is way more fun, and I've achieved way more.
Eventually I said to hell with it, switched to REAPER, never looked back. Doing is way more fun, and I've achieved way more.
The previous statement is from a guy who records his own, and other projects for fun. No money is made.
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NVM.
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I've been reading about recording for 25+ years. I find inspiration and fresh ideas or methods I've forgotten about all the time.
My only suggestion is that if you find yourself in a rut, it's good to read to find inspiration.
If you're busy and killing it... well then, keep up the good work and write about what youre doing!
-Greg
My only suggestion is that if you find yourself in a rut, it's good to read to find inspiration.
If you're busy and killing it... well then, keep up the good work and write about what youre doing!
-Greg
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I bought a book with my PT rig almost 3 years ago. It came with a DVD of "lesson" sessions. I never loaded any of the, and I use the book as a reference tool when needed. I thought I'd sit and read it, but I didn't. Its useful and I'm glad I have it, but that's that.
I would never stop working to "practice" the gig. I might try some stuff in the off hours, but honestly, in tho off hours I like to be OFF.
I would never stop working to "practice" the gig. I might try some stuff in the off hours, but honestly, in tho off hours I like to be OFF.
Not a pro here, so I hadda change yer statement to fit me:
"I would never stop playing* to "practice" the gig. I try some stuff in the off hours, but honestly, in the off hours I need to be PLAYING."
Thanx, y'all! I no longer feel guilty about squandering the DVD/book - I'll get to it when I get to it.
*"playing" = writing, performing, recording music, with the occasional foray into indulging GAS and repairing the acquisitions
"I would never stop playing* to "practice" the gig. I try some stuff in the off hours, but honestly, in the off hours I need to be PLAYING."
Thanx, y'all! I no longer feel guilty about squandering the DVD/book - I'll get to it when I get to it.
*"playing" = writing, performing, recording music, with the occasional foray into indulging GAS and repairing the acquisitions
Me, too - I'm always reading stuff, download shite to *.pdf and keep it on my tablet.
It's just the DVD thing was hanging me up ...
For example, I took today offa work and I just mixed a demo where the bassist added some cool keyboard horns.
Next, I have two bass tracks to do on songs where he wants some inspiration (we have our first jam - where the drummer meets the bassists for the first time! - this weekend).
Then, I have to fix a amp (Ampeg VT60) what keeps fading out - probably a tube issue.
So the DVD/book will hafta wait ...
... but I'll not feel guilty!
It's just the DVD thing was hanging me up ...
For example, I took today offa work and I just mixed a demo where the bassist added some cool keyboard horns.
Next, I have two bass tracks to do on songs where he wants some inspiration (we have our first jam - where the drummer meets the bassists for the first time! - this weekend).
Then, I have to fix a amp (Ampeg VT60) what keeps fading out - probably a tube issue.
So the DVD/book will hafta wait ...
... but I'll not feel guilty!
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I pretty much devour stuff about people making things, music especially, whether I like the outcome or not. I'll quite often have a music doc on while I'm in the bath or washing up. There's always at least one thing that triggers a thought or an idea.
Books, less so these days, but maybe I'm just not hearing of anything that I want to read. Building my little studio last summer I read myself in circles about acoustics and materials, but it all worked out pretty well.
Books, less so these days, but maybe I'm just not hearing of anything that I want to read. Building my little studio last summer I read myself in circles about acoustics and materials, but it all worked out pretty well.
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