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Squally
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October 02, 09 2:09 PM (permalink)

question on recording over instrumental?

i have an instrumental file that i want to record vocals over but i want to know whats the best way to do it should i record the vocals directly over the instrumental itself  or should i record it on a  seperate track i just want to know what is the best way for me to do this ?
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    Guitarhacker
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    Re:question on recording over instrumental? October 02, 09 2:45 PM (permalink)
    Always in a seperate track.

    You always want to record anything to it's own track.... if you mix 2 things in the same track...like an acoustic guitar and a vocal...they are forever joined. So ALWAYS use a new track for each new instrument/vocal.

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    Re:question on recording over instrumental? October 02, 09 3:23 PM (permalink)
    ok that you very very much i had a feeling  i should do that but i want  to know exactly how to do this do i need to import the instrumental  first then create a new file for the seperate vocal track ?
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    Re:question on recording over instrumental? October 23, 09 3:06 AM (permalink)
    No problem. To import your existing track, start a new project in Sonar and from the new project menu, select "stereo mastering" (right at the bottom), because it's a straightforward track with no midi or other propositions to get in the way. This gives you a vacant track. then "File - import - audio". Find and select your file and it will be imported into the track.  Then click  "insert new track" (the "+" sign top left of screen) and select "audio" and a new track will appear. Click and drag the bottom edge of the track downwards so you can see what you need to see and select the input and output device or devices you wish to use for  recording/playback
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