Author: Kevin Alexander
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The Many Benefits of Singing (Together)
Physical | Psychological | Social & Emotional | Educational Through curated research conducted by Choral Canada, we’ve uncovered singing brings many benefits As a music education platform, one of Singdaptive’s main goals was to educate singers on the benefits of singing. So far, we’ve helped thousands of singers on developing (and achieving) their singing goals.…
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10 Free Apps for Gigging Singers
Count it Off, BandFriend, Soundcloud – the apps that matter to singers Got an upcoming gig? We found some apps that may help – from the creative process to the stage! After considerable time browsing app stores and trying out some of the most recommended apps for singers, musicians, artists, etc., we narrowed it down…
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7 Benefits of Choir Singing
There are many benefits to choir singing, both mental and physical There are many benefits to choir singing, both mental and physical. Singing in a choir can help people feel more connected to others, make them happier, and even improve their health. In this article, we will explore 7 of the most notable benefits of…
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Best Apps for Recording Singing With Your Smartphone
A Singing Studio In Your Pocket Every singer should be recording their voice on their smartphone. It’s simple to get started. There are so many fantastic reasons to record on your smartphone, from rehearsing, creating demo tracks, sharing with friends and even making content for an audience to enjoy. By the way, do check out MIDINation for software…
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Do Sampling Rates Matter for Recording Vocals?
Default settings for recording voice are not always the best Sampling rates are pushing the limits of what I want to understand. Should I care? When you’re starting out with recording, at some point you’ll run into something called sampling rate. You’ll see terms like 44.1, 48, 96 kHz, over sampling, one-bit sampling – and…
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Finding Backing Tracks for Vocal Recording
Get Your Back Band Ready! If you want to record a song, you need a backing track. Where do you get these tracks! Almost all singers get to a point where they want to record a song. It may be so they hear it for themselves or to share it with friends. However, the process…
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Getting Started With Live Vocal Effects
There are different products from Zoom, Boss and TC-Helicon for your needs Knowing your specific interest in using live vocal effects helps you get started on the right path. I’m not a singing performer, but I do have fairly unique experience in offering advice to singers who want to explore live vocal effects. I was…
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The Most Important Sound Gear at Live Gigs for Singers
Kevin Alexander shares what the most important live sound equipment is to have when performing. KEVIN ALEXANDER Sound Engineer | Technologist | Co-founder of Singdaptive This week’s Tips from the Team are all about vocal effects! Today, we hear from sound engineer, technologist and Singdaptive co-founder, Kevin Alexander on some vocal effect terminology and turn-offs.…
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Expensive Recording Gear for Singers – Myths and Facts
Kevin Alexander illuminates the truth about expensive recording gear. KEVIN ALEXANDER Sound Engineer | Technologist | Co-founder of Singdaptive This week’s Tips from the Team are all about vocal recording gear! We asked sound engineer, technologist and Singdaptive co-founder, Kevin Alexander, to compile some advice on choosing gear to record your vocals. Access to Expensive…
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What Level Should You Record Your Vocals?
Sound Engineer Kevin Alexander shares tips on getting the right level when recording vocals. KEVIN ALEXANDER Sound Engineer | Technologist | Co-founder of Singdaptive This week’s Tips from the Team are all about recording your vocals! Today, we hear from sound engineer, technologist and Singdaptive co-founder, Kevin Alexander, on what level is ideal to record…