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singer and producer

Getting great results when you’re the singer AND producer in your home studio

June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 Michael Gallant

When you’re simultaneously artist and engineer, singer and producer, there are plenty of steps you can take to lay the groundwork for a successful recording session. Read the post.

vocal recording

10 ways to lay the groundwork for an amazing vocal recording session

June 7, 2018June 8, 2018 Michael Gallant

Nailing a transcendent vocal recording can seem like trying to capture lightning in a bottle — but the whole process need not be mysterious or intimidating. Here are a few tips to get you started. Read the post.

A songwriter considering hiring musicians online to complete his project.

Five tips for hiring musicians online

April 6, 2018August 6, 2020 David Blacker

If you have an instrument and an original idea, you can write a great song. Producing a great song is another thing. Songwriters can connect with a network of collaborators to boost the professionalism of their recordings — here are tips when hiring musicians online. Read the post.

analog synthesizers

Analog synthesizers expand your musical horizons

February 7, 2018April 30, 2019 Michael Gallant

From mood-setting ambient tones to raucous synth-pop, analog synthesizers have made a mark on music in various genres – and they’re not just for keyboards! Read More.

vocal recording advice

Vocal recording advice for the experimental at heart

January 8, 2018January 11, 2018 Izotope

Want to launch a counterattack against homogenous music? This vocal recording advice can be the place to start, as the lead vocal is usually the lynchpin of the song. Read More.

electronic sounds

Combining organic and electronic sounds in your recordings

November 2, 2017November 3, 2017 Michael Gallant

Blending acoustic and electronic sounds can open musical doors and take your songwriting and production in unexpected and adventurous directions. Read More.

recording vocals

Recording vocals in a home studio

October 10, 2017May 20, 2019 Izotope

These simple tips will help you get the best results when you’re recording vocals in your home studio. Read More.

signature vocal mic shootout

Choosing a signature vocal mic for your studio

August 29, 2017August 30, 2017 Keith Hatschek and Jeff Crawford

We take a look at the University of the Pacific’s efforts to find a signature vocal mic for the campus recording studio. What they learned might help you choose your next great studio mic. Read More.

audio mixing

Mantras for audio mixing engineers

August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 Izotope

If you’re an audio mixing engineer who keeps second-guessing, can’t stop adjusting, or has a hard time walking away from a mix, you’ll benefit from the simple mixing mantras included here. Read More.

A musician mixing with headphones

Consider this when mixing with headphones

July 14, 2017September 25, 2018 Izotope

There are baseline truths you can fall back on to improve your mixes, whatever your sound source – whether mixing with headphones or studio monitors. Read More.

Mixing In A Home Studio

How to overcome the challenges of mixing in a home studio

February 9, 2017May 31, 2017 Rob Mayzes

There’s art and science behind every stage in the audio production process. Rob Mayzes joined our February Twitter Chat to discuss how you can overcome some of the challenges of mixing in a home studio environment. Read More.

A producer using bass mixing tips to liven up a song.

Mixing bass guitar in your home recording studio

January 17, 2017April 8, 2019 Izotope

When mixing bass guitar, don’t get discouraged if it takes a while to get the track just where you want it – bass can be the most difficult instrument to manage in a mix. Here are some tips to get started. Read More.

mixing vocals

Mixing vocals in your home studio

January 3, 2017December 12, 2017 Izotope

Mixing vocals in your home studio can be one of the more exciting stages in the recording process, and it can also be a complex challenge. Work to construct the instruments around the vocal so that everything gets to shine. Read More.

better audio mixes

How to make better audio mixes with panning

December 16, 2016December 16, 2016 Izotope

These nine tips will help you understand how panning can help add width, space, and depth – and generally help you make better audio mixes in your home studio. Read More.

An audio engineer identifying mistakes contributing to a muddy mix.

Five mistakes that can lead to a muddy mix

December 7, 2016June 7, 2019 Rob Mayzes

If you steer clear of these five common mistakes when working on audio mixes in your home studio, you can avoid a muddy mix every time. Read the post.

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