If you’re just getting started on your music production journey, choosing the right Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) could be a daunting task. There seem to be so many to choose from, and all product websites claim they have you covered,…
Recording vocals should be a fairly simple undertaking, as we are only using one mic, with one sound source – what can possibly go wrong? The problems arise mostly on the performance side, and as a producer, I see it as my job to provide the setting for the best vocal performance possible.
In the world of music recording, having access to a full studio setup with multiple microphones is a luxury not everyone enjoys. Whether you’re a musician on a budget, a home studio enthusiast, or simply looking for a quick drum…
In the dynamic world of music production, staying ahead of the curve is essential for budding audio engineers and musicians alike. While online tutorials and courses provide valuable insights, the depth and breadth of knowledge found in well-written books are…
When you record guitar amps, the harsh tones can be tough to handle. When I first started out recording, I spent a lot of time trying to get my electric guitar sounding clear and natural, without being too brittle. With a lot of trial and error and by choosing the right microphones for the job, I found several ways to record guitar amps while getting a balanced tone – clean or distorted.
In this video I show you the Glyn Johns mic technique for recording drums. You can use it to get a really loud, raw and punchy drum recording.
In this video I show you two different stereo recording techniques for miking acoustic guitar. Recording acoustic guitar with two mics will really bring out the depth of the instrument and place it front and centre of the stereo image.
Today I’m going to show you a couple of things to consider when recording a snare drum. You would think it is one of the easiest drums to record, and it can be – if you do everything right while…
As a young musician first starting out tying to record instruments in my makeshift home studio, I had no clue what I was doing. I would just throw up a mic somewhere near the guitar, amp or piano I was…
Recording a Killer DIY Drum Sound in a Home Studio or Band Room …without spending thousands on high end mics and preamps… Producing a decent DIY drum recording in your band room isn’t rocket science. If it was, we audio…
