Every single piece of gear, microphone and room we use will have its own effect on our audio signal. This means everything we record has been changed or equalized in a variety of different ways before it even gets to our ears. So how do we get the sound we want when all of these […]
For centuries most music was based around the guitar as the leading instrument providing rhythm. Today that is not the case, however the guitar is still playing a huge role in modern music. So, how do you get that killer guitar tone in your mixes? Whether you’re recording hard rock, smooth jazz, funk, or any […]
It is a great feeling to have all the time in the world to work on a mix but most often that is not the case. So how to you spend up your mixing with out sacrificing quality? This is an art form that many engineers continually improve upon throughout their careers. The key to […]
Vinyl has made a huge come back in recent years and more and more bands are releasing vinyl then you mite think. So as an engineer, what should you be doing to be prepared for this? First you need to know what vinyl really is and what its physical limitations are, and that you can […]
If you ever get the chance to record a B3 and Leslie make sure you are prepared and know how to mic it. The B3 is one of the most popular organs in modern studio recording so you are bound to run across one at some point. If you have never seen or used a […]
This can be a huge challenge for any engineer and can have terrible results if you are not careful. So how do you mix in headphones and have it sound awesome on speakers when you’re done? There are some easy to follow guidelines that can help make this easier but it is important to not […]
