With over 7,000 moving parts, pianos are incredibly intricate instruments.
They fall somewhere in between a stringed instrument and a percussive instrument. Pianos produce a very complex sound with rich overtones that can be difficult to record.
Let's break down a few simple techniques for dialing in the perfect piano sound—whether you’re on a grand, an upright or even a keyboard!
If you're struggling with capturing a great piano tone, follow these simple recording techniques from Bad Pack, an award-winning audio engineer, for tried-and-true, radio-ready sounds.