Cakewalk by BandLab
Prev Thread
Next Thread

Vocals in MC6?

Author
Post
Essentials Only Full Version
Jimmy Cheesenip
Max Output Level: -90 dBFS
  • Total Posts : 23
  • Joined: 12/10/2011
  • Status: offline
December 16, 11 3:20 PM (permalink)

Vocals in MC6?

Does Music Creator 6 offer the basic needs to record decent vocal tracks like reverb? Can I hook a microphone up, record vocals to MC6 and be satisfied with the result?
#1

4 Replies Related Threads
    patmc007
    Max Output Level: -88 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 123
    • Joined: 11/13/2011
    • Status: offline
    Re:Vocals in MC6? December 16, 11 3:39 PM (permalink)
    I am a novice song writer and do it as a hobby.  For my needs, I am extremely pleased with the results when creating a song with vocals in MC6.  There are many effects for audio tracks, including reverb, echo and so many others.  Plus there seems to be quite a market of third party VST effects that work in MC6 as well.  The key is getting a good signal into MC6.  Rather than connect a cheap USB mic to the computer, I am using a $75 mic and have connected it to an audio input device (Lexicon Lambda to be specific).  This is the key for me to all my success.

    Patrick
    Via

    www.soundcloud.com/patmc007

    Sonar X3 Producer
    Lexicon Lambda Pro Audio Interface
    M-Audio Keystation Mini 32 Midi Controller
    Korg nanoPAD 2
    MXL 990 Microphone
    Roland D-50 Linear Synth
    A Wing
    A Prayer

    "The music I conjure up in my head and the music I generate on my computer are seldom the same.  But it is my goal for them to be so."
    #2
    Beagle
    Max Output Level: 0 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 50621
    • Joined: 3/29/2006
    • Location: Fort Worth, TX
    • Status: offline
    Re:Vocals in MC6? December 16, 11 3:59 PM (permalink)
    MC6 is only one part of the equation as to whether you will be satisfied with the results or not.

    there are basic reverb plugins availble as well as EQ, compression, and others.

    you can plug a microphone up and record.

    the rest is a big question - can you mix well?  what mic will you be using?  what soundcard?  lots of other variables when it comes to being "satisfied" with the output.

    http://soundcloud.com/beaglesound/sets/featured-songs-1
    i7, 16G DDR3, Win10x64, MOTU Ultralite Hybrid MK3
    Yamaha MOXF6, Hammond XK3c, other stuff.
    #3
    Guitarhacker
    Max Output Level: 0 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 24398
    • Joined: 12/7/2007
    • Location: NC
    • Status: offline
    Re:Vocals in MC6? December 17, 11 8:55 AM (permalink)
    Yes and Yes.

    The second yes will be determined by the things Beagle mentioned.  The Mic obviously plays a huge part in the quality as does the interface (do not use a USB mic) 

    After those 2 crucial components, your skills in mixing plays a big part too. 

    But to answer the question..... yes, you can achieve broadcast quality recordings out of your studio using MC6.


    All of the songs on my website (Click on MY MUSIC on the home page) was recorded with MC4 and more recently X1 in my home studio. 
    post edited by Guitarhacker - December 17, 11 8:56 AM

    My website & music: www.herbhartley.com

    MC4/5/6/X1e.c, on a Custom DAW   
    Focusrite Firewire Saffire Interface


    BMI/NSAI

    "Just as the blade chooses the warrior, so too, the song chooses the writer " 
    #4
    Kalle Rantaaho
    Max Output Level: -5 dBFS
    • Total Posts : 7005
    • Joined: 1/9/2006
    • Location: Finland
    • Status: offline
    Re:Vocals in MC6? December 18, 11 7:34 AM (permalink)
    Jimmy Cheesenip


    Does Music Creator 6 offer the basic needs to record decent vocal tracks like reverb? Can I hook a microphone up, record vocals to MC6 and be satisfied with the result?
    +1 to the guys.
    Depends on what you're expecting. If you expect getting pro sounding track without a hi-quality mic and untreated room etc., then the answer is "no", but a decently good quality can be achieved with rather modest means and short practice. And effects, (like delay, which could be considered more important in vocals than reverb) of very nice quality can be downloaded free from various places, in case MC doesn't include something you need.
     
    MC won't be the obstacle, it is definately capable of producing very high quality recordings that can be used anywhere.
     
     
     
     

    SONAR PE 8.5.3, Asus P5B, 2,4 Ghz Dual Core, 4 Gb RAM, GF 7300, EMU 1820, Bluetube Pre  -  Kontakt4, Ozone, Addictive Drums, PSP Mixpack2, Melda Creative Pack, Melodyne Plugin etc.
    The benefit of being a middle aged amateur is the low number of years of frustration ahead of you.
    #5
    Home » [Cakewalk Products] » Music Creator » Vocals in MC6?
    Jump to:
    © 2025 APG vNext Commercial Version 5.1