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Making the most of your home studio space

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Andre Calilhanna

These simple tips can help you create a home studio space that’s efficient, productive and inspiring — especially if you’re limited by the size of your space. Read the post.

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Guitar intonation: How to recognize and fix tuning issues

November 11, 2022November 11, 2022 Keith Hatschek

Many factors can cause your stringed instrument to have intonation problems, including old strings and fluctuations in weather and humidity. Maintain and protect your instrument to keep your guitar in tune. Read the post.

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How to produce with soft synths

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 Michael Gallant

Software synthesizers can open up huge musical possibilities when you’re producing music. Here’s how to get started. 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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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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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

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Three approaches to live looping

March 22, 2021July 12, 2022 Michael Gallant

From tight grooves to swirls of sound, live looping can open up huge opportunities for musical creativity. These three approaches will get you started. Read the post.

live looping

Ready to try live looping? Where do you start?

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 Michael Gallant

With the right gear, timing, and technique, a solo performer can summon multi-layered sounds that are worlds beyond the limits of a single instrument or voice. Here’s what you need to get started. Read the post.

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Recording saxophone and reed instruments — tips from a veteran producer

October 23, 2020August 2, 2022 Jon Marc Weiss and Andre Calilhanna

So much about recording saxophone and other reed instruments depends on the player, the room, the mics, the style of play, and how the track fits into the song overall. Here are some recording tips from a veteran producer. Read the post.

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Recording bass guitar — Tips from a veteran producer

October 8, 2020November 21, 2022 Jon Marc Weiss and Andre Calilhanna

Producer/engineer/studio owner Jon Marc Weiss discusses mics, mic placement, and different techniques for recording a great bass tone for every music genre. Read the post.

piano miking techniques

Piano miking techniques for the studio and stage

September 25, 2020October 6, 2020 Jon Marc Weiss and Andre Calilhanna

Producer/engineer/studio owner Jon Marc Weiss discusses piano miking techniques on different instruments in different settings to get the tone you need for the situation. Read the post.

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How to record a kick drum

August 21, 2020August 31, 2020 Jon Marc Weiss and Andre Calilhanna

Producer/engineer/studio owner Jon Marc Weiss discusses miking techniques when recording a kick drum in your studio. Read the post.

record a snare drum

How to record a snare drum

July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 Jon Marc Weiss and Andre Calilhanna

Producer/engineer/studio owner Jon Marc Weiss discusses miking techniques when recording a snare drum along with a full drum kit. Read the post.

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How to get better results mixing in your home studio

June 16, 2020July 25, 2022 Jon Marc Weiss and Andre Calilhanna

From stereo placement to EQ, busing to reverb, veteran music producer and engineer Jon Marc Weiss gives pro advice and insights on how to manage your mix in your home studio. Read the post.

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