How to record synthesizers

When you are putting down tracks on a home recording studio, it can take a long time to get your instruments sounding right.

So it may come as something of a relief to record the synthesizer part, as this can be quite simple.

Synthesizers are digital instruments, which means the acoustics of the room and your mic set-up don't necessarily matter.

You can run a lead directly from your synth straight into the input socket of a home recording studio and get a perfect sound instantly.

However, chances are you might have to make a few tweaks here and there to ensure you get the sound you want.

For instance, you might have to add some compression in the event of peaks causing a bit of mic distortion.

Of course, you can still experiment throughout the recording process.

One popular technique is running the sound of synthesized strings into a set of stereo speakers.

You can then mic these up and play around with your recording so it sounds like a real string section.

The possibilities are endless.

Product category: Synthesizers, Home recording studio