Studio 101 - Part 5: Instruments – Real and Virtual

In our discussion of the recording process, so far we’ve focused on only part of the sonic world: sounds that are represented by air pressure waves, captured with microphones. Many modern musical styles feature sounds that may have never existed as acoustic signals until they hit your monitor speakers. This month, we’ll cover recording electric and electronic instruments, making sure that we maximize their signal quality, and look at some ways of enhancing their sound post-recording.