Synching Vibrato

Matt Steindl · Post by **Matt Steindl** » 8 Jan 2005 10:31 am

Recording some overdubs today, and am double tracking octave parts on the PSG. For some reason I cant get the parts to sit together because my vibrato w/ the bar is creating a weird effect. Its almost like a phaser. Tried it w/out vibrato and it comes out pitchy sounding.

Any advice on this(besides BE A BETTER PALYER!)? Thanks in advance!

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Mattman in "The Big Sleazy"-:
S-10 Dekley, Suitcase Fender Rhodes, B-bender Les Paul

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 9 Jan 2005 5:00 am

I'm afraid practice is the only solution - double-tracking is an art in itself. Make sure you have the individual parts nailed, so you're not inadvertently trying to match the pitch of one part to another as you go - hearing quickly seems like a distinctly different talent than playing quickly, in some ways. You should be able to record each part separately to the backing track, and have them match up when played back together, easier said than done.

Jim Palenscar · Post by **Jim Palenscar** » 9 Jan 2005 8:13 am

Ashleee Simpson is a master at this- contact her Ashlee-in-sync@SNL.com

Doug Rolfe · Post by **Doug Rolfe** » 9 Jan 2005 3:01 pm

But can we dance as well as she did just before she walked off stage?

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 9 Jan 2005 6:28 pm

Try doing it with greatly reduced vibrato, or better yet, <u>without</u> any vibrato. It will sound "fatter", and there'll be less of that pesky phase-change sound.

Matt Steindl · Post by **Matt Steindl** » 10 Jan 2005 8:45 pm

Thanks guys. It was all performance based. Took a break for a day came back and nailed it in 2 takes. Maybe too much/little fun the night before.

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Mattman in "The Big Sleazy"-:
S-10 Dekley, Suitcase Fender Rhodes, B-bender Les Paul