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Artist Name: Psychose  Title: Hindsight  Genre: female vocal/Indie/Pop

“Hindsight” is a beautifully recorded track with a hypnotic vibe. Based around a simple software-based rhythm bed, the recording features a fantastic female vocal performance and recording. While two mics are listed in the supplied gear list, to our ears, (we have used both extensively through the years) the timbre here points toward the mid forward characteristic that has made the Neumann U 87/87ai a studio legend. Delicately sung, the vocal is like honey through our monitors, superbly recorded and delivered with hints of well-placed tap delay and a spacious reverb that creates a great atmosphere. The additional sound sources serve the song well. The dark piano sound lends gravitas while the percussion provides just enough push to propel the song forward. The abrupt bridge is an… READ THE FULL REVIEW

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1. On Vocals: Useful advice on recording the best vocals.
2. On Guitars: Miked or direct, electric or acoustic, ways to capture great guitar sounds.
3. On Drums: Great techniques for recording drums.
4. On Mastering & Mixing: Practical mastering topics for at-home users and tips on how to mix better songs.
5. On Acoustics: Learn how to make your room sound better.
6. On Digital Audio: All about digital and computer audio.

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