I’ve worked with a lot of bands and songwriters in my day. Some people are relaxed and comfortable when creating. Others get mega self-conscious and actually limit their creative output because they are to busy fearing that a bad song may come out. When writing, a bad song is the best thing you can hope … Read more
Don’t Compromise On Your Drum Tracks I need to specify that this article is intended for dealing with real drummers. If you are using a midi sequencer and a sampler, the rules are totally different. Editing in a sequencer is as easy as moving a mouse because each individual drum is independent (unlike real drums, … Read more
The basic function of a pop filter is to disrupt or divert the air made by the P or B sound hitting the microphone. There are a few different types of pop filters that work in different ways however they all are designed to dampen the impact of the excessive air flow that is caused … Read more
The Importance Of Diffusion Most of us have seen the science demonstration of how sound waves work – a pebble dropped into the calm surface of water in a tank, the slowly-radiating concentric peaks and troughs in water corresponding to cycles of compression and rarefaction in air. But the analogy of waves on water to … Read more
I’d like to try and help voiceover professionals who haven’t yet set up their own home studios so that they don’t make some of the common errors that I made. I want to point out that I’m not a technical whiz so this will be very low tech. These ideas and opinions along with my … Read more
Processors Computer processors essentially determine the speed of a computer. There are multi-core processors, which have multiple processors built into one. Most modern recording software can take advantage of multiple cores by splitting tasks amongst them. Hence, I highly recommend a multi-core processor. With that said, almost any new computer as of 2012 has an adequate … Read more
If you are looking for a compact yet versatile midi controller to act as a keyboard so you can create music when and wherever you want then the Akai LPK25 is the logical choice to make. This compact 25 key keyboard offers you the versatility you want with the quality you expect from Akai. This … Read more
In this post, I will address the question a lot of audio enthusiasts tend to ask often; which is the best microphone for recording vocals? This of course depends on your budget so will break this into parts. First which type of mic is the best vocal microphone for recording at home. Then we will … Read more
You may think that being a DJ is an easy thing to do, but it isn’t; not only do you have to have the talent, but you also need to have the right and proper equipment. Regardless of whether you are new to the profession or have lots of experience, you will accept one fact; … Read more
If your craft is music recording, owning the right microphones is essential. The right mic for the job will usually sound great and the wrong mic for the job will sound terrible. It’s absolutely necessary for you to have the right mic for the job no matter what it is that you are recording. I’ve … Read more