Wednesday, April 23, 2008

In praise of ADT

I'm a sucker for automatic double-tracking. It sounds like it happens a little on John A's vocals in "When it Rains..." and again with Kirk on "Shape song", but I don't know if that's intentional. I probably should know stuff like that.

I do know that bands are using it all the time now for "vocal enhancement" and it's becoming played out a bit, but it's such a simple and satisfying effect when used strategically. Like reverb or delay. I love it.

You know what else I love? Potato skins with bacon and sour cream. 

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Automatic Double Tracking is for Britney Spears. REAL Double Tracking is for real musicians.

I wish you guys would do it more!

Anonymous said...

It's auto-tuning that's really played out. That robot voice thing that allows singers who can't hit a pitch reliably to have recording careers.

Basil said...

The original title of this post was "Easy bait for audio geeks".
Thanks for leading the charge, alphas!

Anonymous said...

You shot my barrelfish!

Anonymous said...

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