Heather Henderson — Dallas Recording Connection

Chapter 19 Mastering -April 2 Session - Posted by Heather Henderson on 2014-05-14

This week is about learning that though ProTools does offer some mastering ability, it is nothing like getting your project professionally mastered... Read More >>

chapter 18 Acoustics and monitoring 3/11-12/2014 sessions - Posted by Heather Henderson on 2014-05-14

This week I learned many things about the characteristics sound as it travels and collides with different objects.  I learned how to find the optimal listening position... Read More >>

Ch 17 Automation - Posted by Heather Henderson on 2014-05-13

Virtually every plugin parameter is automatable in ProTools.  Dub Step Wobbles can be created using the Structure Free PlugIn... Read More >>

Ch 17 Automation - Posted by Heather Henderson on 2014-05-13

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Chapter 16 MIDI - Posted by Heather Henderson on 2014-05-08

Instructed by John Politzi. He showed us how to use the midi editor and map out a song using the instrument plug ins.  Always make a MIDI tracks into Audio tracks... Read More >>

chapter 15 time based effects - Posted by Heather Henderson on 2014-05-08

Rick explained that the way they used to do tbfx's was much more of a process than it is now.  They used a Tape machine... Read More >>

Chapter 14 dynamic signal processing - Posted by Heather Henderson on 2014-05-08

Class time consisted of exploring the Protools compression plugins.  Mr Rooney encourages us to not be afraid to turn knobs and slide faders... Read More >>

Chapter 13 Equalization - Posted by Heather Henderson on 2014-05-05

Worked on listening to the differences in sound when Bandwidth, Boost and Cut and Frequency are all adjusted on the EQ plugin... Read More >>

chapter 12 mix theory - Posted by Heather Henderson on 2014-05-05

Learned how to set up a mono fader.  Listening to mix in mono should be done for every mix.  It helps develop mix by ensuring all instruments and effects are being heard correctly... Read More >>

chapter 10 Plugins and Processing - Posted by Heather Henderson on 2014-05-05

Weds January 15 2014, Tracking guitars for the song "Rhianon" by Fleetwood Mac.  Rhythm and lead guitar tracks... Read More >>