by alex u. case

the study of recording

Rock’N Me

Notes:

Echo
Slap echo on the lead vocal, throughout the entire tune, sets the stage. It gives it an exciting, live concert feel, and it reminds us today of the sound of the mid-70s. This echo is likely created through tape slap, but any long delay of about 80 ms or greater will do the job. The echo is tucked in underneath the vocal -- lower in level, and filtered -- adding motion and a bit of rhythmic bounce, but not too much distraction.

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