Practice makes perfect: 5 reasons why it’s important to practice mixing
I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, ‘practice makes perfect’… It stands to reason that the more times you do something, the better you get at doing it. But when it […]
How to record drums with one mic (using a large diaphragm condenser)
How to record drums with one mic: When it comes to recording in the home studio, one great way to record drums is with a single mic. Start by getting […]
The key to finishing your recordings in the home studio
Home studios are fantastic. There are so many advantages to having fully fledged recording capabilities at home. Possibly the biggest advantage of all is that you can spend as long […]
Four occasions during the recording process when ‘less is more’
In audio recording… less is more. When it comes to recording in a DAW, we have seemingly limitless capabilities. We can record large numbers of signals at one time. Sessions […]
Gain staging: follow these 3 steps for perfect gain staging
What is gain staging? A gain stage refers to a point in a signal path where you can alter the signal’s level. Gain staging is the term used to describe […]
Proper audio recording levels: how loud should I record?
Do you feel confused by all of the contradictory information out there about how loud you should be recording? It seems that there’s a great deal of confusion about just […]
Why trying to ‘fix it in the mix’ robs you of the chance to get a great sound
With the vast capabilities available to us in modern digital recording, its very easy to fall into the habit of having a fix it in the mix type of attitude. […]
The 6 key home studio components needed to record & mix
Are you starting out as a producer? Or do you want to record your own music? Then the chances are, you’re asking your self what equipment you need to record […]