Unlock the Secret to Groove Retention in MIDI and Audio Editing!

This week we delve deep into the intricate art of retaining the groove while editing MIDI and audio for timing perfection. Join hosts Chris and Jody as they unveil invaluable techniques to maintain the rhythmic feel and musicality of your recordings, even amidst meticulous editing processes.
Discover how to seamlessly edit MIDI performances without sacrificing the natural feel and groove that makes them special. From quantization strategies to humanization techniques, we explore methods to enhance timing while preserving the organic essence of your music.
But that's not all - we also dive into the world of audio editing, where precision meets musicality. Learn how to tighten up audio recordings while preserving the groove, using advanced editing tools and thoughtful approaches to maintain the energy and flow of your tracks.
Whether you're working with MIDI or audio, this episode offers practical insights and expert tips to elevate your editing skills while honoring the rhythmic integrity of your music. Don't miss out on this essential guide to retaining the groove in your recordings - tune in now to Inside the Recording Studio and take your editing prowess to new heights!
Groove retention, MIDI editing, Audio editing, Timing perfection, Rhythmic feel
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Gear We Used:
Jody’s Mic & Voice Chain: Telefunken C12 - Apollo - UA Neve 1073 - UA LA2 - UA Studer A800
Jody’s Channel Strip: iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise - iZotope RX Mouth DeClick - UA Neve 1073 - UA LA2 - UA 1176E
Chris’ Mic & Voice Chain: Slate ML1 - Apogee Duet - iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise - Slate VMR (FG12 - FG76 - API EQ - SSL 4kE)
Chris’ Channel Strip: Eventide Precision Time Align - iZotope RX Spectral DeNoise - iZotope RX Mouth DeClick - UA Neve 1073 - UA LA2 - UA 1176E
Master: Soothe 2 - iZotope Ozone Imager - iZotope Ozone Maximize
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:20 Should You Time Correct Everything
00:02:41 Starting With Drums
00:03:40 Why Is Correction So Prevalent
00:04:34 Mindset of When To Correct
00:07:04 Detaching From the Emotion
00:08:06 How Do You Go About Fixing It
00:12:08 Using Flex Time or Beat Detective
00:14:07 The Quantizing Temptation
00:15:09 More To The Process
00:15:56 The Groove Templates
00:16:51 Being Conscious of Playing Intent
00:18:00 Have To Listen
00:19:23 What is the Underlying Groove
00:21:45 Extreme Timing Changes Create Problems
00:23:19 Drumming Quality
00:24:46 Time Correcting Other Instruments
00:26:30 Friday Finds
00:28:27 Outro