All the handwork you put in to write a good song, practice it well, work on the arrangement, pre-production and build a nice guide track was for this stage where you get to record your final performance in the studio before the song gets edited and mixed. Your recording is the single biggest important thing in this chain because without a good recording, you will struggle with endless hours or editing and a bad mix and definitely a poor sounding master track. So watch this video to understand what to keep in mind to set yourself up for a successful recording session.