RECORDING LOG:

Artist: Raury
Producer: SOX
Engineer: Nick Breton

RECAP:

Today was my third recording session with Raury and we finished the two songs we’ve been working on over our previous two sessions. We started on the first song (can’t give the title) by adjusting vocal levels, he wanted to have the lyrics slightly quieter but more articulate at the same time. This was achieved by adjusting the EQ and compression to help make his vocals cut through and maintain an even amplitude throughout the song. Once we got the recorded vocals sitting right in the mix with the music Raury recorded another verse along with doubles and harmonies. We ran through ideas with different vocal effects, we tried Auto Tune but bailed because it didn’t get us the right texture. I wanted to try a vocoder (set via midi on a harmony engine plug in) and while trying that we ended up with a chord in the harmony engine that we automated through different sections of the song. We spent more time dialing this song in and when we felt we were both happy and the listening experience felt right we moved on to the second song.

We took the same approach for the second record making small adjustements to our previously recorded vocals. Raury wrote a rap verse for this song which we both loved. Once we recorded the pieces we needed we started to tune it in. We played around with some sequencing ideas to help glue the music to the lyrics. We dropped the main vocal sample out to give his rap space then I filtered the mid and high frequencies out of the keys and we created a sweep back to the original music on the way out of his verse. The cherry on top came from two sections where I did a complete audio drop after a reverb swell that ends on a snare drum hit. Subtle triggers to keep your interest that we both loved.

I’ve been working on stop motion documenting studio sessions this year so once we finished recording I started getting some cool shots with Raury. The pictures turned out incredible, can’t wait to put it together and get online up for everyone to check it out!

We left the studio feeling like we’d accomplished something great, both playing the tracks after our session and talked about making some special music. These sessions have been really fun, we’re tentatively planning a fourth for tomorrow but it’s the Super Bowl so..

RAURY PROFILE:

Writer, singer, musician from Atlanta.

GEAR:

Manley Cardioid Reference Microphone
Purple Audio Sweet 10 500 Series Rack
Great River MP500NV Pre Amp
Purple Audio MC77 Compressor
Dangerous Music BAX EQ
Lynx Aurora 16
Dangerous D Box
Pro Tools HD3 PCIe
Pelonis Model 42s
Focal SM9s

TRUTH STUDIOS RECORDING STUDIO PROFILE:

Truth Studios is a boutique recording studio located in the Fairfax district of Hollywood, Los Angeles California. We are across the street from the famous CBS Television City studios and down the street from The Grove. Truth Studios started in the bedroom of owner Nick Breton’s apartment making music with local Los Angeles buzzing artists. We have since grown into a small commercial facility where the studio currently stands. Offering studio rental, recording, mixing and mastering to independent and major label clients from every corner of the globe. Our culture has developed to include several of the industries top characters. Truth Studios is affiliated with acts such as Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa, Dom Kennedy, Asher Roth, Chuck Inglish, Freddie Gibbs, Alina Baraz, Ady Suleiman, Anatii, Joey Bada$$, Boi 1da, Macy Gray, Mr Hudson, Walk The Moon, Martin Garrix and hundreds of other musicians. This studio has become a landmark icon in Los Angeles and the music community worldwide.

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

Raury Recording Session 3 at Truth Studios Los Angeles with Engineer Nick Breton. Raury  studio session recording and working on new music.