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Recording a real piano can feel like a lost art, given the number of high-quality sample libraries around these days. For those times when only the real thing will suffice, here's how to do it justice.
In Part 2 of our Video Feature, Josh Giunta from GSI Studios moves on to the recording and mixing processes, exploring the fine art of microphone positioning, dealing with phase, and mixing techniques.
GSI Studios is an artist-run facility in Manhattan and one that takes piano recording very seriously. Watch our video and learn how Head Engineer Josh Giunta lifts the lid on his process for capturing the optimum piano sound...
Weve discussed how to record grand pianos in some depth in past issues, but miking an upright piano can present a very different challenge.
Here are links to the audio files from January 2008's PIANO RECORDING article.
Recording acoustic keyboard instruments in a home environment can be pretty demanding, but with a little care you can still get professional results.
Recording chamber music in Birmingham's Symphony Hall is not something you get to do every day, so SOS decided to make the most of the occasion by using two completely different setups, one based on professional equipment (manned by Hugh Robjohns) and one on project studio gear (operated by Paul White).
The piano comes in a variety of forms and is used in many different roles as part of ensembles and as a solo instrument. Many engineers regard the piano as the hardest instrument to record. Hugh Robjohns offers some practical hints and tips for getting the right sound.
Under the guidance of engineer and producer Maxime Le Guil, Vincent Delerm forsook grand orchestration for the humble piano — bowed, plucked and hammered...
Watch this 2-part Video series where GSI Studios' Head Engineer Josh Giunta lifts the lid on his recording and miking process for capturing the sound of the piano and making it as lifelike as possible.
We've discussed how to record grand pianos in some depth in past issues, but miking an upright piano can present a very different challenge... Here are links to MP3 and WAV files to accompany April's recording workshop.
Recording piano was turning out to be a grand challenge in Clive John's home studio, so the SOS team headed over to sort things out.
If recording a real piano isn't for you, there's no shortage of very convincing software alternatives.
I have a pretty basic recording setup and, up until now, have just been making vocal and guitar recordings using an Audio‑...
I've had very limited success recording upright pianos. They almost always sound small and boxy compared to a concert grand...
A 60MB modelled grand piano that the makers claim sounds like a 30GB sample library.
How do you record a piano and drum kit in a modest live room, at the same time? Our engineer explains his approach...
Our engineer tracks and comps some piano and vocal performances, before overdubbing both real and sampled string parts.
Rating: 4.5/5 Stars. For his latest release, Auddict CEO Dorian Marko dusts off his concert pianist chops and invites us to get our hands on his Steinway Model D concert grand.
A few tweaks to your MIDI data can make software piano parts much more realistic — and much easier to mix.