Metronome Track

The first and best cure for synchronization problems caused by slightly different tempos is keeping everyone in time when you make your recordings. In other words, the key is prevention. You know those big, expensive recording studios, with all the soundproofing and expensive gear? They don’t rely on editing wizardry to fix defects any more than they have to. That is why they are soundproofed and do multiple takes. And that’s why they use metronomes to keep all the players in time.

Metronomes don’t cost much, and every recording studio should have one. Like so many other electronic widgets, they come in a monstrous array of styles, features, and prices. Just get one has both a silent blinking and an audible click beat. If it also ...

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