How do you know when you should try again?!? In this journey through the creation of a track, I delve into the intricate dance between the ambiance of reverb and the need for empty space.

Join me in my creative process, as I walk you through a recorded bass part that I loved...then hated. In the video, I'll rerecord it and show you why I decided it was worth the time.

https://blixbyrd.bandcamp.com (for more Blix Byrd music)
https://alisonwilder.net (blog + about me)

Topics Covered:
00:00 Intro: The Problem
02:32 Unveiling the original recording and its nuances.
03:47 The quest for space: why rerecording became essential.
04:24 The lesson, in a nutshell
05:24 The recording with new dry bass (no verb)
07:15 Describing the new version, w/ wet + dry bass
09:08 Listening to the new version, w/ wet + dry bass
10:18 Side benefits and wrapping up

Tools Used:
#Yamaha CS15D (vintage twooscillator monosynth
#ableton
#RME #TotalMix
#Softube #Console1