ok....so you know how everyone sounds better when they sing in the shower, because the sound bounces off the hard surfaces in the bathroom? well i practice in my garage.....it has concrete walls ceiling and floor. it seems like i can control my vocals better when they are bouncing off everything down there.
what effect can i use on my vocals during gigs to get them to sound like they do in the garage? or is it not that simple? anyone know what i mean?
2007-02-27 03:21:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
From the classical viewpoint, if you don't mind me butting in...
we try and train our bodies to remember what it feels like when it sounds good. Instead of listening to yourself in the shower or the garage, try and "feel" yourself. Your body "radar" will let you know if it feels good and easy, or if something is pinched, twisted, choked up, too tight. If you register any of those signals, you can be sure it's not going to sound very good. Go for easy, simple, natural, well-balanced feelings. It'll take some time to re-adjust your thinking.
Once you get used to feeling your body response rather than listening to yourself echo off hard surfaces, you'll be able to recreate this sound on any stage, in any acoustic, ANYWHERE, and know that you are still doing it the right way, because you are in tune with your body, not the reflected sound.
It's not simple, takes discipline and dedication.
A singing teacher is not a bad idea either, to help clue you in on some of those responses-to-be-learned.
Best wishes, and keep on singing
2007-02-27 07:05:29 · answer #1 · answered by lynndramsop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should use a reverb effect. Try one of the normal presets like "small hall" or "medium room" and possibly add an early reflection effect to simulate concrete surface. Keep the delay on the reflection to < 2 ms and you'll sound like your in your old musty garage!
2007-02-27 11:29:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reverb, possibly some Delay.
2007-02-27 11:25:39 · answer #3 · answered by Dinosaur Universe 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
mmmm, get wht you mean. i think you should get a place with a stage. wooden floors and lots of space will do the trick. Good luck!
Angelic Musician.
2007-02-27 11:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by amanda b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chorus ...VERY light and only mix it about 30%...Any higher than that and you'll sound stupid. A delay will also make you sound stupid.
2007-02-27 11:28:30 · answer #5 · answered by Jesse 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋