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Acoustics and your home recording studio

January 24, 2023January 25, 2023 Andre Calilhanna

Finding the early reflection points in your home recording studio can go a long way to improving the acoustics in your rooms. Read the post.

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Choosing the right microphone to elevate your productions

January 18, 2023January 19, 2023 Michael Gallant

Mic selection can help shape the color, mood, and impact of your next song. Here’s advice on how to choose microphones that best fit your music. Read the post.

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Avoid overproducing your music

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 Michael Gallant

If you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to go overboard editing, processing, and tweaking your recordings-in-progress. Here’s some advice on how to make your productions sound their best — and knowing when to stop. Read the post.

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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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Producing a new track? Don’t take a day off.

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022 Michael Gallant

When producing a new track, try working on it — even for a very short time — every single day until it’s done. 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.

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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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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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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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Thinking about building a home recording studio? Answer these questions first.

July 16, 2021October 13, 2021 Keith Hatschek

Thinking of putting a home recording studio together? Here are five things to consider before you start investing in materials and gear. Read the post.

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Are you ready to return to the recording studio?

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 Michael Gallant

A return to regular activities might mean you’ll be stepping into a recording studio for the first time in many months. Keep these tips in mind as you prepare for your recording session. Read the post.

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Logic or Pro Tools? Which is better for you?

October 15, 2020November 6, 2020 Bobby Borg

Bobby Borg talks with Maurizio De Togni to compare Avid’s Pro Tools software with Apple’s Logic Pro based on price, usability, and compatibility — with a focus on the independent artist. Read the post.

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5 things to do before recording in a professional studio

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 Nicholas Rubright

Going to a professional studio for the first time can be an exciting and intimidating experience. If you aren’t prepared, it can also be much more expensive than it needs to be. Read the post.

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Budgeting for your recording session

July 19, 2018July 19, 2018 Michael Gallant

Dealing with money may be the most unexciting aspect of tracking your project in a studio, but budgeting for your recording session can go a long way to achieving success. Read the post.

Commit important choices to audio: Prepping for an audio mix, Part II

February 1, 2018June 12, 2018 Michael Gallant

There’s plenty you can do to set your mixing engineer up for success. Ken Lewis recommends committing important production choices to audio before sending your tracks off for an audio mix. Read More.

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