: For the vocal overdubs, Swedien had Michael Jackson sing through a six-foot-long cardboard tube to create a specific acoustic distance and texture.
The "Billie Jean" multitrack containing 39 tracks is a legendary look into the Acusonic Recording Process . Developed by engineer Bruce Swedien, this technique allowed for a nearly limitless track count by synchronizing multiple 24-track tape machines. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean [Multitrack] - 39...
Here is an exploration of the unique elements found within these layers: The "Sonic Personality" of the Drums : For the vocal overdubs, Swedien had Michael