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Recording & Mastering

The Disc Makers Blog features studio and recording tips that offer insight on acoustics, microphones, producing, gear, plug ins, and everything in between.

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How to alter pre-made loops to get a customized sound

August 3, 2022August 4, 2022 Michael Gallant

Pre-made loops are great tools for creative inspiration while you’re recording. A few simple techniques can help make them sound less like stock sounds and more like you. Read the post.

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Home studio recording: How to record and mix

July 29, 2022July 29, 2022 Disc Makers

From mic placement tips to prepping for a recording session, these home recording posts from the Disc Makers Blog offer insights for recording and mixing in your home studio. Read the post.

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Your 90-day record-release plan

July 8, 2022July 12, 2022 Disc Makers

This post is excerpted from The 90-Day Album Release guide, which helps you plan and organize all the events and decisions that go into making an album — from day one in the studio to your continuing sales and promotion efforts. Read the post.

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Five ways to avoid a muddy mix

June 24, 2022July 13, 2022 Rob Mayzes

If you keep these five principles in mind when working on audio mixes in your home studio, you can avoid a muddy mix every time. Read the post.

Dave Smith, the godfather of MIDI

Dave Smith: The Godfather of MIDI

June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 Michael Gallant

Music technologist, inventor, and synthesizer creator Dave Smith died on May 31, 2022. His innovations will continue to shape music for years to come. Read the post.

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Nine mic placements to record a snare drum in your home studio

May 26, 2022May 27, 2022 Dan Gonzalez

Getting a quality drum recording in your home studio requires a space with proper acoustics and mics that are up to the task — and your mic placement goes a long way when you record a snare drum. Read the post.

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The genius of Paul McCartney’s basslines

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 Keith Hatschek and Robert Bassett

Paul McCartney’s basslines are an integral part of the Beatles’ evolution from world-beating pop band to musical pioneers. We identify just what McCartney did to make his parts stand out from what other bassists were doing at the time. Read the post.

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The beginner music producer’s checklist

March 1, 2022March 2, 2022 Mark Bacino

Are you a songwriter ready to record your songs but not exactly sure how to go from song idea to music producer? These ideas will get you started. Read the post.

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Take the challenge: Produce an album this February!

January 14, 2022January 27, 2022 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

As we head out of the holiday fog to greet the new year, why not sign up for the RPM Challenge or February Album Writing Month and produce an entire album of new music in 28 days? Read the post.

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How to choose the right music instrument for you

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 Michael Gallant

In a music instrument marketplace flooded with high-quality options, determine your needs, do your research, and trust your gut. Read the post

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Why does my music need mastering?

October 6, 2021August 2, 2022 Keith Hatschek

Home recording is easier and more affordable than ever, which makes the role of mastering ever more important. Here are some objective reasons that make the case for mastering your recordings. Read the post

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Record — and protect your files — on the road

September 23, 2021September 24, 2021 Michael Gallant

With the right technology, strategies, and planning, indie artists can record and produce amazing music anywhere. Read the post

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Recording acoustic guitar: Experiment with mic placement

September 7, 2021September 8, 2021 Keith Hatschek

The mics you use on any instrument in your home studio recording are a major variable in how your recording will sound, but mic placement is a big part of capturing the best tone for your recording. Read the post

income from songwriting

How to maximize music income from songwriting and recording: Part V

August 31, 2021September 2, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

The fifth and final chapter in our series on maximizing music revenue with your songwriting and recording focuses on the various final versions and formats you can create and the different ways you can promote and earn money with them. Read the post.

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How to make more money from your studio recordings

August 3, 2021August 31, 2021 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

In part three of our series on making money with your songwriting and recording, we explore ideas to restructure how you record music so you can make more money from the recording process. Read the post.

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