Roland VS-CDRII User Manual download pdf (Page 27)

When stacking tracks, remember to use instruments that need little or no

effects processing or at least use similar types of processing, so that you don’t

have multiple changes to worry about during mixdown. If you need lots of

processing for a track, consider recording the processing along with the track,

so that you don’t have to do it during mixdown. Also try to select

instruments that are as far apart in the song as possible, so that you have

plenty of time between them to make any changes you do need to make.

Track Sheets

It should be clear by now that these types of complex track management tools

should be well thought out ahead of time. Most engineers use tracks sheets,

which are sheets of paper that have a separate box for each track where

instruments that are going to be assigned to that track can be listed, along

with other track notes. By using track sheets, you can map out what will

happen on each track ahead of time. If you don’t have any tracks sheets

simply draw one out before you start. The small investment in time at the

beginning of your session will potentially save you countless hours and

headaches during your recording process.

26 The Basics of Modern Recording

Track Management (continued)

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Roland VS-CDRII User Manual Page 27