Electric guitar production in contemporary rock music
Pöllänen, Juha (2022)
2022
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022121429750
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2022121429750
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The purpose of this study was to examine three widely used methods of electric guitar production and explore their advantages and disadvantages when producing a four song EP for the band Nyrkkitappelu. The study includes inter-views with three well-known professionals in the field of music production as well as recording and mixing sessions implementing the different methods discussed. The author of this thesis was working as the artist, recording engineer, producer, and mixing engineer.
The thesis was written as a study and a guide for people who are interested in learning about different methods of contemporary guitar production, and which methods to use in a particular situation.
The thesis begins with a general introduction and overview of guitar production. From there it moves on to the expert interviews, followed by the actual recording session, and finally a section discussing the results of the study. This study concluded that there is a time and a place for each method of electric guitar production, depending on the budget and equipment available. A media section consisting of 12 versions of the songs is included.
The thesis was written as a study and a guide for people who are interested in learning about different methods of contemporary guitar production, and which methods to use in a particular situation.
The thesis begins with a general introduction and overview of guitar production. From there it moves on to the expert interviews, followed by the actual recording session, and finally a section discussing the results of the study. This study concluded that there is a time and a place for each method of electric guitar production, depending on the budget and equipment available. A media section consisting of 12 versions of the songs is included.