I feel like I shouldn’t have to say this, or even write a post about it. But, yes, you should record to a click track.
I know the greats like The Beatles and The Beach Boys sometimes didn’t use a metronome, instead opting for the live-band-in-the-studio setup. But nowadays, pro-level music is set to a specific tempo that carries the whole way through the song.
So here are five reasons I think you need to record with a metronome.
P.S.
If you're struggling to get a good workflow going with your mixes, make sure to check out tomorrow's email. I'll be sharing Part 1 of my Song Finisher Formula so you can confidently finish your mixes and proudly release your songs.
But more about that tomorrow!
Björgvin