How to Record Piano and Keys with Your Phone
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Can't capture the full range and dynamics of the instrument.
Mono recordings lose all the spatial depth.
Trying to record piano with voice memos makes it sound like a toy keyboard.
Professional piano recording requires expensive microphones and interfaces.
Pro Tip: TIP: SONGTAKE captures piano and keys in true stereo with iPhone mics, preserving the full range, dynamics, and spatial depth of your instrument—professional piano recording on your phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get good piano recordings on my phone?
Position your phone 18-24 inches away from your piano, centered above the keyboard. SONGTAKE's stereo mics capture the full range and spatial depth. Experiment with positioning to find the sweet spot that captures your piano's best sound.
Will phone recording capture the full range of my piano?
Yes! iPhone stereo mics capture spatial depth and full frequency range that mono recordings miss. Your piano sounds rich, dynamic, and three-dimensional—many professional musicians use SONGTAKE for their entire piano recording workflow.
Can I layer multiple keyboard parts?
Absolutely! Record your main piano part first, then add harmonies, additional keys, or synth parts while watching yourself play on video. Layer unlimited keyboard parts to build complete arrangements—all on your phone.
How do I reduce background noise when recording piano?
Record in a quiet space with minimal echo. Position your phone close to the piano (18-24 inches) to capture the instrument clearly while minimizing room noise. For best results, record in a room with soft surfaces to reduce echo.
Can I export the piano track separately for mixing?
Yes! Export individual piano stems for each part you recorded. Send clean piano tracks to mixing engineers—main part on track 1, harmonies on track 2, etc. Professional studio workflow without complex file management.
What makes SONGTAKE different from voice memos?
SONGTAKE records in true stereo with automatic cloud backup, project organization, and multi-track capabilities. Unlike voice memos that create a graveyard of unnamed files, SONGTAKE keeps everything organized, synced across devices, and ready to develop into full productions.
Can I use SONGTAKE with just one phone?
Absolutely! SONGTAKE works perfectly with a single phone for recording arrangements, backing vocals, and layered instruments. While multiple phones give you multi-angle coverage and better isolation, one phone is all you need to create professional multi-track recordings with video overdubbing.
Can I use SONGTAKE for professional music recording?
Yes! SONGTAKE seamlessly transitions from mobile recording to professional desktop production. Start with iPhone for song ideas, then open the same project on Mac with a professional 64-channel interface for mixing and mastering. It's the bridge between inspiration and production.
How does multi-phone recording work?
Place phones near each instrument for dedicated microphones. One tap starts all phones simultaneously, and they automatically sync after recording. No manual alignment needed—just position phones, hit record, and get professional multi-track isolation from devices you already own.
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