Today the music world has no rules.
Artists have the freedom to create and mix any form of music they can imagine. Music has reached the point where artists have the independence to create new categories of music by mixing rhythms and genres.
However, creating music still comes with its stages, dos and don'ts. In order to make good music that people will enjoy listening to, you still need to follow stages of music production that have been perfected over the years by professionals.
Like a chef in the kitchen, just because you have unlimited ingredients and tools to play with does not mean you should. There are some things when you mix and match that just don’t taste good.
On that note, check out Jony Studios’ mixing & mastering services that will help you elevate your sound and bring your song to life!
After tracking comes editing:
WHAT IS EDITING?
Digital editing has made the possibilities of capturing great performances easier. Editing has given artists the capability to take their music from good to great.
According to Media Music Now, “Audio editing is the process of manipulating audio to alter length, speed, and volume or to create additional versions such as loops.”
But, this tool should always be used as a safety net rather than the go-to. A great song is only great if it sounds natural. With heavy editing, the natural element of the song disappears.
REASONS WHY EDITING IS A SEPARATE STAGE
Since editing is more of a tool to improve your songs sound, it shouldn’t be a factor while you’re writing or recording.
Make sure not to overdo the editing either since, as mentioned above, the song can start sounding “chopped up” and without a soul.
Another reason to not think of editing while you’re recording or writing is to ensure a solid performance. If you think of editing as the last stage, your performance will be a lot better and you will be able to capture what you need for the final product live
Follow the general rule of “if it sounds good, it doesn’t need to be touched” while editing. The editing stage should be only used to move parts around that are not in time, or to fix pitches that were a bit off or to polish the tracks.
The only goal for this stage is to make the song sound as good as it can be and nothing more.
Conclusion
Editing is a powerful tool when it comes to making your song sound good. But it needs to be done carefully. This is why musicians employ professional editors such as Jony Studios to edit their songs for them.
Jony Studios’ offers music production services that will help you elevate your sound and bring your song to life!
Contact us here to get started.
- By Neha Agarwala
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