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Tuesday 15 July 2014
Hardware vs Software Mixing Desk
No doubt this debate has come up in almost every recording studio in the entire world but is it true?
There are hundreds of articles and blogs all over the internet and in magazines giving one opinion over the other with all the pros and cons to each and some conclusion given at the end that puts one slightly ahead of the other.
But here is what we think is the truth.
When it comes to cost and ease of use there is no doubt that software has taken the lead. For what would be the price of one studio quality mixing desk you could have a whole studio worth of software equipment, all capable of producing high quality recordings.
But come on, lets be completely honest with ourselves, if you walked into a studio, that was anything other than someones bedroom studio, and in there was no sign of a proper traditional mixing desk with all its knobs, buttons and flashing lights but instead a laptop with a few usb controllers hanging out of it you would very likely walk back out.
So which does the job better?
Neither!
Which is the best?
The big, expensive hardware mixer, because it just looks cool.
Here at Moorcroft Recording Studios based in Leeds, we still believe the hardware mixer is awesome and wouldn't operate without one.
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Friday 28 February 2014
The art of the Loop Pedal
With the exception of a small few super talented folk, it nearly always sounded like a car crash.
Well the one man band is back and sounding awesome thanks to the loop pedal.
If you don't know how a loop pedal works, its quite simple, whatever is recorded into the pedal is put into a loop and plays over and over until told not to.
Here's a basic three step guide on the simplicity of using a loop pedal
Step 1. Record a small piece of music into the pedal and let it loop.
Step 2. Record a complementary piece of music over the last loop and let them loop together.
Step 3. Same as step 2. repeat repeat repeat as desired.
This simple procedure is the bases of the first loop pedals, however the loop pedal has evolved.
There is only usually only 2 or 3 pedals on a multi track loop pedal so each pedal has several functions. This is where it can get a little confusing, to get the pedal to do a desired command usually means either tapping the pedal, holding the pedal for a short while, tapping it twice quickly, or pressing two pedals together.
Here at our Leeds and Bradford recording studio in west Yorkshire we regularly have the pleasure of recording a fantastic loop pedal artist, he knows his loop pedal inside out, see the videos below to see some great examples of just how great a loop pedal can be in the right hands
Thursday 27 February 2014
Moorcroft Studios - Introduction
Moorcroft Studios is based in West Yorkshire, close to Leeds and Bradford just off the M62. Since opening 15 years ago we have seen many artists of nearly all genres come and use our services. We like to provide a laid back, friendly and stress environment so you can get the most of your time in Studio.
The studio is based around a modded Soundcraft Ghost console and MOTU 24
channel interface. This in combination with our high end microphones
guarantee excellent results every time.
As well as quality Recording and Mixing services we also offer gift experiences which can include a high quality video, a perfect gift for anyone who likes to sing.
Video below was filmed and recorded at Moorcroft Studios.
Please contact us via the contacts page