Minus one - an audio recording of a song from which one part (track) has been removed, often a voice. In rare cases, the "minus" is done without drums, bass guitar or other solo instrument, depending on the purpose and specialization of the performing musician. Creating a backing track is the job of a sound engineer, but a musician can also make a high-quality recording.
It is necessary
- - a computer;
- - sound editor;
- - additional programs for processing and recording sound;
- - elementary technical skills;
- - if possible, recording a song;
- - studio equipment for recording.
Instructions
Step 1
There are two main ways to create backing tracks. The first, simpler one, allows you to create a backing track from an already recorded song. This option is suitable for performing songs written by other composers. The sequence of actions is minimal.
Step 2
Upload the audio recording of the song to any sound editor. Sound engineers often prefer programs such as Audition, Cubase, Sound Forge, and less often Audacity. Choose the application that is clearer and closer to you.
Step 3
Cut out the middle frequencies of the track using software or additional processing tools. It is there, as a rule, the vocal part is located. The algorithm of actions varies in different editors. Listen to the result to make sure it is successful. The disadvantage of this method is that either the voice does not disappear completely, or a number of accompaniment parts disappear with it. As a result, the backing track sounds either with a muffled voice, or with some emptiness.
Step 4
The second way to record backing tracks is to record from scratch. It differs little from recording a regular track, the only difference is the absence of a voice part.
Step 5
When recording a backing track from scratch, much attention is paid not only to the equipment, but also to the acoustic properties of the recording room. As a rule, a professional recording studio meets all the requirements: amplifiers quite clearly convey all shades of sound, the walls have good sound insulation, and the sound engineer can control the process with a sufficient degree of professionalism.
Step 6
The order of recording instruments is traditional: first percussion instruments, then bass guitar and the rest of the rhythm section (for example, rhythm guitar). Then the echoes, from low to high. After that, the sound engineer evens out the volume of the parts, removes noise and mixes the tracks into one track. A detailed description of the recording is indicated on the link under the article.
