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 […]
5 steps to overcome red light fever in the recording studio
Have you ever gone into a studio to record your parts, only to be struck by red light fever? The term ‘red light fever’ describes that nervous feeling that many […]
How well do you really know the sound of your plugins?
You start mixing… you click on an insert point… and you’re faced with a list of plugins… But how well do you really know the sound of your plugins? Do […]
5 tips to make musicians feel more comfortable in the recording studio
Its no secret that recording in a studio can at times be a daunting prospect, even for experienced musicians. Artists record their takes in isolation, usually whilst the rest of […]
Gain staging plugins: how to do it and why it will help your mix
Let’s talk about gain staging plugins. How much attention do you pay to the input and output level of your plugins? Managing the level that your signal arrives to, and […]