DIY With DHI: Which comes first? EQ or Compression? With EQ and compression being the most basic and commonly used tools in the audio engineer’s tool box, there’s often confusion when working with the two of them together. And just like the ol’ “chicken and egg” debacle, there are a few view points on whether or not […]
Category: Home Recording Studio
What’s Wrong With my Mix?
Any audio engineer has asked the question, “What’s wrong with my mix?” at some point during the course of a project. But while that’s an extremely loaded question, there’s an easy place to start. In a previous DIY With DHI post, we discussed Acoustic Treatments for Your Home Recording Studio, and how easy it can be […]
Real World: The Best Kind of Audio Engineer Training
At Dark Horse Institute, we believe that the best kind of audio engineer training is real world experience – making real records, using real gear. Our students have personal access to Pro Tools labs, 4 large format studios (with SSL, Trident, and C24 consoles), and free studio time at Dark Horse Recording. But sometimes, even […]
Acoustics, the Home Recording Studio Killer
Acoustic Treatments for Your Home Recording Studio Are Acoustics Killing Your Listening Game?The problem might be right there with you in the room! Acoustic treatment for your home recording studio will save you loads of time! With home recording studios rising in popularity, the amount of technology that is being marketed to the home recording studio owner […]
PressPausePlay Poses Questions About The Quality of Digital Media.
Week after week, I write about the changing landscape of the arts and music industry. The independent film PressPausePlay is an incredible look into today’s entertainment industry and just how accessable creating a successful career in music is. Whether you are a composer, engineer or artist. You have the tools at your fingertips right now […]