diff --git a/20260220103006.md b/20260220103006.md index 30c5f5a..0366e78 100644 --- a/20260220103006.md +++ b/20260220103006.md @@ -1 +1,30 @@ ## Linux Recording + * Compression (ACE Compressor): 10:24:46 [1/673] + * Use this sparingly. If you must use it, keep the ratio low (1.5:1 or 2:1) + with a slow attack to preserve the natural "pluck" of the fingernails. + * Limiter (x42-Limiter): + * Place this last on your Master bus with a ceiling of -1.0 dB just to prevent + clipping during aggressive transients. + + + 2. Specific Ardour Settings + * Sample Rate: Record at 48kHz or 96kHz if your interface supports it. Classical + music benefits from the higher resolution for delicate harmonic content. + * Buffer Size: While recording, keep your buffer low (128 or 256 samples) to + minimize latency. When mixing with heavy reverb plugins, you can increase this to + 1024. + * Gain Staging: Aim for your meters to peak between -12 dB and -6 dB. This provides + plenty of headroom for the guitar's natural dynamics without risking digital + distortion. + * Monitor Path: Use the "Hardware Monitoring" setting if your interface supports it + to avoid hearing any processing delay while performing. + + + 3. Recording Workflow Tips + * Stereo vs Mono: Classical guitar almost always sounds better in Stereo. Use a + matched pair of small-diaphragm condensers in an XY or ORTF configuration. + * Input Strips: Create a Stereo Track in Ardour rather than two mono tracks to make + EQ and Reverb management easier. + * Normalization: After recording, avoid "Normalize" to 0dB. Use Loudness + Normalization (LUFS) if you need to match industry standards, typically aiming + for -23 LUFS for classical content.