Question 1

How do you record a rap song from scratch in Adobe Audition?

Accepted Answer

I start by getting the vibe first—hook ideas, delivery, and the pocket—then I punch in until it feels right. In this episode I run the hook a bunch of times because I’m trying to get that chill, nonchalant delivery. Once I’ve got a solid take, I move on to the verse and start arranging the session.

Question 2

How do you punch in vocals in Adobe Audition?

Accepted Answer

I literally record in small sections and keep redoing the line until it lands how I want. You’ll hear me stop, say “go punch back in,” and then jump right back into the take. If a part feels off, I just cut it out and redo it—no point forcing it.

Question 3

How do you arrange a chorus and verse in Adobe Audition without a grid?

Accepted Answer

Yeah, Adobe has no grid, so this is what we gotta do: copy and paste the beat and then copy/paste the chorus where it needs to land. It’s more manual than other DAWs, but it works if you’re careful. I basically build the structure by duplicating sections until the timing feels right.

Question 4

What vocal preset are you using for the song G6?

Accepted Answer

I’m using my G6 Adobe Audition vocal preset—the same one linked in the description. It’s what I’m running while I’m recording and building the track so I can stay in the vibe and hear something close to “done.” It makes the session faster because I’m not mixing from zero every time.

Question 5

How do you know when to redo a take or cut a line?

Accepted Answer

If I’m not feeling it, I’m not keeping it—simple. In the verse you’ll literally hear me say, “we’re gonna cut that out, I don’t like that.” I’d rather delete it and keep the energy than stack takes that don’t match the song.

Question 6

Why do you record the hook multiple times?

Accepted Answer

Because delivery matters more than people think, especially on a chill rap vibe. I’m trying different pockets and phrasing until it sounds effortless. Once it’s there, everything else locks in way easier.

Question 7

Is this the full song recording session?

Accepted Answer

Not the full thing—this episode is hook + first verse + basic arrangement. I stop before the second verse because it’s almost 3 in the morning and I’ve gotta catch a train to Toronto. Episode 4 is where we’ll finish it up.

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