Why should you care about your XLR cable? Are you actually going to notice a difference in sound quality from one cable to the next? Is there actually one best XLR cable? While not as important as your mic or monitors, a low quality XLR […]
Looking to up your game with a reflection filter? We’ve found the best options on the market and reviewed them for your pleasure. Using an acoustic shield can help tighten up your sound if you are in an untreated room. […]
Music production used to be an incredibly costly hobby and artistic pursuit, with most gear being out of reach to the average person. Unless you were involved in research on an academic level or you were a big name artist with a lot of cash, music production wasn’t a common pursuit. These days, thanks to […]
It’s so important for personal growth to acknowledge our strengths – but more importantly; our weaknesses. This is so crucial, as we can nurture and inevitably overcome these weaknesses. As a musician, it’s totally standard for creativity and artistry to be a top strength in personal character. However, business acumen, tactfulness, and strategy may be […]
For anyone who has any experience trying to record audio from their bedroom or office, they’ll know how frustrating outside noise can be. It can ruin a recording and add extra work during post-production.Even if you aren’t recording audio, outside noise can be disturbing enough that it forces you to start looking for solutions. This leads us to consider soundproof curtains. They can be an incredibly cheap alternative to replacing your windows. But do they actually work?
It can be very exciting picking out the best laptop for producing music. Buying your laptop for producing music is also going to be one of your biggest expenses. It’s crucial that your machine meets all the minimum requirements for the DAW (digital audio workstation) you will be using. […]
There is a common debate amongst producers whether previous knowledge with a musical instrument is necessary for producing. From my personal experience, having a background of playing piano was essential for learning production. However, I believe this has more to do with the musical style I produce than producing as a whole.
So, you’re finally ready to record some songs! While you could spend a bunch of money by going to a professional studio, you can always do the job yourself. But how? What do I need? All you need is patience, basic recording gear, and someone to walk you through it. That’s exactly why we decided to write this article. We will go through the basics, dos and don’ts of recording your guitar, whether it’s acoustic or electric.
So, you’ve gone through the process of recording your first song. All those battles with microphones, various cables and routing paid off. But what next? While mixing may seem like a daunting task at first, there are a few useful steps you can follow in order to get the most out of your equipment and skill level. Let’s see exactly what you can do to your song and make it sound great!
I’ve had the chance to hang out in a music studio for quite some time before I started working there myself. In my honest opinion, no piece of studio equipment can replace a solid advice and someone talking you through the basics as well as the more advanced steps of recording music.
