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The other day, a friend of mine, who does not play any musical instruments, came to me and inquired how he could record his singing with background music or instrumentals in the background. As for his singing ability, it is an undeniable reality; he wants to share it with the world by uploading videos of himself singing online in the hopes that they would go viral…. 

 

 

 

His preference, though, is to sing a cappella, which means that he will very certainly need backing music or accompaniment when he records his singing.

I explained to him that there are a variety of options for recording a song with musical accompaniment. Besides that, I reminded him that if he wants to get excellent results, he has to invest in better software and hardware. 

 

 

 

Of course, he is also capable of surviving without spending a single cent on anything. In order to make money from his recordings, though, he will need high-quality software and technology.

 

 

 

There are many methods for recording singing videos with background music, as shown in the following sections:
Several methods for recording your singing with background music have been discussed above, and you may do it without spending any of your hard-earned cash. 

 

 

Good tools and software are available to help you achieve your goals. You may complete such a recording in a variety of ways, as shown below:

 

 

 

 

1.Use Your Laptop or Personal Computer (PC) 

Using your computer or laptop to capture your singing while listening to background music is one approach. You will not need a high-end laptop for this task, as your personal computer will suffice. 

 

 

Along with the laptop, you’ll need software that will allow you to record the song while simultaneously playing background music in the background. You may get free software by searching the internet. To achieve this goal, you may also purchase software.

 

 

Audacity, for example, is a free piece of software that can do almost any task for you. With it, you can get rid of noise, edit, trim, modify the volume, and add numerous tracks to a single project. You can make editing simple using Audacity. The best part about this program is that you can use it for absolutely nothing for absolutely nothing.

 

 

Audacity is a simple program to operate…. Only one thing is required: a download of the application. The background music track may be loaded after the file has been downloaded and opened in a separate window. For voice recording, you may utilize either the microphone built into your computer or headphones.

 

 

 

Integrated microphones, on the other hand, are not very effective in this situation. You may not be satisfied with the outcome if this method is used. To guarantee that you receive a high-quality recording, you should consider purchasing a high-quality mic.

 

 

2) Using an App on Your Smartphone

If you want to record your singing with background music, you may also do it with your smartphone. When I was younger, I used a voice recorder app on my phone, and it worked well for me. Singing applications with background music are also readily available for download from the internet. This may be accomplished with the use of a Karaoke application.

 

 

Smule, a social singing application, is an example of this kind of program.. Millions of tracks are available for you to record over or sing over. Also included are all-time favorites, top hits, and masterpieces from throughout the decades. 

 

 

You may sing either alone or in a group using this app. This software is available for download from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store for Android devices respectively.

 

 

 

For this reason, you may make use of the built-in microphone on your phone. If you have a headphone cable, you may also record using the little microphone included within the cable. For those who want to take their recording to the next level, a high-quality microphone such as the Shure MV51 that connects to their smartphone is a good investment.

 

 

A good audio interface, such as the Focusrite iTrack Solo, may be purchased to use with your iPads as well as other devices.. A dynamic or condenser microphone may be connected to your interface using an XLR cable as well.

 

 

An amplifier with two microphone inputs may also be used as an additional option. This method has been tested and proven successful. It was then necessary to put in another microphone to take up the background music or instrumentals, which I did after plugging in the voice microphone to the amplifier.

 

 

My next step was to place my smartphone in front of the amplifier. I then sung into the microphone for the vocals, while the second microphone picked up the instrumentals on the other channel. Using my smartphone, I recorded both the vocals and the instrumentals for this track.

Of course, the first take isn’t very impressive. I’ll need to tweak the settings on my amplifiers, boosting gain, adding bass and echo effects, or decreasing the treble a little bit to get the desired result.

 

 After making the necessary modifications, I attempted to record again, and the outcome was far better the second time. It is effective, and it may be effective for you as well. –

 

 

The use of specialized equipment such as a digital audio workstation (DAW).
When recording your singing with backing music, using a specialized digital audio workstation (DAW) is, of course, your best choice. 

 

Ableton Logic Pro, Garage for Mac, and Pro Tools are other examples of this kind of DAW. Certain DAWs are quite expensive. However, you will also come across several that are completely free to make use of! Some are even inexpensive. The Reaper DAW, for example, is a low-cost digital audio workstation.

 

 

 

The best bet, though, if you want high-quality audio for your movie, will be to invest in a high-end digital audio workstation (DAW). In addition to recording and mixing, the DAW may be used for other tasks. Moreover, it has the capability of creating audio files.

 

 

 

Use of an audio interface is also an option. An audio interface allows you to transform analog signals into digital signals so that your computer can handle them. Your voice, as well as any background music, may be recorded fast and easily to your computer via the audio interface. 

 

Using your DAW, you may experiment with the digital signals that were converted from analog signals by your audio interface.

 

 

You may use an XLR microphone for your singing since this sort of microphone works well with audio interfaces like the ones you have. Furthermore, it has a superior sound pickup and is more adaptable to a variety of environments than most other options.

 

 

 Apart from that, XLR microphones are the most common kind of microphone used in recording studios. You can quickly connect them to the audio interface since they are simple to use.

 

 

It is possible to download background music or instrumentals into your recording studio if the microphones, audio interface, and DAW have been set up properly. Open another track to record your voice after that. While you are recording your voice, you should put on your headphones and listen to the music.

 

 

Suggestions for Increasing Efficiency

It will be beneficial to be aware of the extra guidelines listed below in addition to the ways listed above for recording your singing with background music.

 

 

 

 

Using a Pop Filter Is Highly Recommended

When singing, it is possible to mistakenly overemphasize certain sounds, such as the plosive sounds, by overpronouncing them. These noises, if overemphasized, have the potential to destroy your recorded performance.

 

 In order to reduce these plosive noises, pop filters should be used. It goes without saying that pop filters are reasonably priced. Although they are not required, their usage may considerably enhance your recording.

 

 

Because if you place your lips too close to the microphone, the mic will pick up even your breathing, which will degrade the quality of your recording. The pop filter will also allow you to keep a comfortable distance from the microphone. The pop filter may also prevent moisture and spit from entering your microphone and causing damage.

 

 

Find a good location to reduce unnecessary noise.

It would be beneficial if you can locate a quiet location where you can set up your recording equipment before starting. 

 

Noise may wreak havoc on a recording session. Consequently, in order to get a good recording, you should choose a location that is as peaceful as possible in your home.

 

You should avoid recording in a location that is close to a busy roadway since the noise produced by passing cars may interfere with your recording. Aside from that, the location should not generate a lot of reflections or echoes of sounds.

 As an added bonus, it should have sufficient lighting so that you can swiftly go through the words of the song you want to perform.

 

 

Make use of acoustic treatment for the space.

A good location is determined by observing how sound reflects in that particular space. The ability to record away from the walls will be beneficial. 

You may also use acoustic treatment, such as acoustic tiles, bass traps, and panels, to enhance the acoustics of the space. 

Having a permanent recording setup is essential if you want to record more often and post films to the internet.

 

 

Your room or selected location will need acoustic treatment, which you must participate in. For this reason, soundproof foams may also be used, which are quite inexpensive. It is also not necessary to cover the whole room or even the walls with it. 

 

However, at the very least, the area where you will be recording should be coated with these foams before you begin. When you’re recording, be certain that the audio don’t bounce back.

 

 

 

 

Conclusion
It is important to note that recording oneself while singing with background music is not as difficult as it seems after reading through the ways listed above. Simple to follow, even a complete novice may do the tasks listed above. Creating a high-quality recording, on the other hand, is a more difficult aspect of the procedure.

 

 

 

A little investment in gear and software may be required for certain techniques of recording your singing with music playing in the background, so keep that in mind. It’s important to remember that the higher the quality of your recording equipment and applications, the better the recording. 

 

 

Because of this, it is important not to be afraid to make an investment in high-quality technology and software if you want to make a good recording.