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.
From the days of DJ’s looping records using turntables and mixer at house parties, to producers using early samplers like the E-Mu SP-1200 in the 1990’s, and all the way to today’s modern computer software – hip hop production has always been one of the easiest and most fun styles of music to produce.
Finally reaching that moment when it’s time to do some recording is priceless. All those hours spent on making and practicing songs paying out as you go and materialize all your hard work. However, if it’s your first time recording, you might find yourself not knowing how to prepare, or what exactly to do once you enter the studio.
I hear this questions all the time. What is an EP? This is something you need to be aware of if you plan on becoming an artist. To get straight to the point, EP stands for “extended play”. An EP typically contains 3 to 5 tracks. More than a single, but less than a complete album. They […]
Recording and producing music is certainly a very delicate job. As most bands feature two guitars, bass, drums, one or more vocals, and sometimes countless other instruments, you can easily lose yourself in the sea of different tracks, takes, and layers. Having good equipment may not make you a good producer but it most definitely helps. Although the vast majority of producers have migrated over to purely digital recording solutions, there is still a healthy market for multi- track recorders.
Building your studio and are looking into acoustic treatment or soundproofing? We’ve got you covered. The sound of your recording is hugely impacted by the sound of your room. I cannot stress this enough. It doesn’t matter if you’ve spent $300 on a high-end condenser mic your room acoustics will still dictate your recording quality.
Vocal Harmonizers are all but an integral part of modern music This is the type of effect that you won’t notice if it’s used correctly. On the other hand, it does take some time to master. Today our goal is to introduce you to these pedals and show you some of the best vocal harmonizers available at the moment.
