Why does my recording not sound like the original?

This is a very common question asked by many of us. The actual reason is something so obvious that its capable of making you punch yourself for not thinking of this before. 

There is not just one factor, but quite a lot of factors affecting your recording. 

One reason may be the noise around you. If you're in a noisy, or even in a quiet environment, there is surprisingly a certain type of sound that affects your recording. I don't know in detail about this, but it is the main thing that a microphone mutes, which is what people use most of the time.

Second, your own sound. If you don't play the correct notes, or if don't mute the strings properly, or if you hold a note for too long, your recording will be affected. This is one of the major causes

Third, your effects may affect it. If you add certain effects to your music, like fade-in or fade-out, then it may affect your recording. If the effect you're using has any kind of unwanted sound in it, then you know that's the reason. So double-check your effects.

Fourth, your recorder. Yes, if you're audio/video recording device does not record properly or records in a distorted manner, then you're recording will be as bad as that of a dog trying to play the bass with its paws. 

Major Cause 1

A major reason for your recording being affected, which is why I had to remove my very own video today, is that your patch, or tone you're playing it may not be like that of the original. If its not like it, then you will sound as bad as an ape banging a steel glass against its cage again and again.

Major Cause 2 

Another reason for your recording getting affected, is that your string/key may be out of tune. You HAVE to make sure that everything is in tune before recording ANY video. 

Hope this helps.
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