News from our friends at Apogee: One of the most unique sonic building blocks from Clearmountain’s...
Home Recording
How to record music using recording gear, software and instruments.
Rode NT-USB Mini Review
We’ve been reviewing USB mics for over a decade -- varying sizes, features, and price points. When...
How to Create Project Templates in Your DAW
In an earlier article I covered the basics of using Reaper. This article will cover how to setup a...
FLASHBACK: 1970 Universal Audio 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Rev C)
AKA “The Blackface” Mic Pre ROLE IN HISTORY: It's classic, used on every important album since 1970. You couldn't find a studio that didn't have the blackface back in the day. WHAT IT SOUNDS...
In The Studio With Parks
Brian King on Tracking Layered Textures While Keeping a Live Vibe PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Pre-production was simple. We knew the sounds we wanted and mostly...
WATCH: Kick Drum Recording Basics From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for miking your kick drum - let us know if you find these recording how to videos...
WATCH: Tips for Miking Your Hi-Hats From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for miking your hi-hats - let us know if you find these recording how to videos...
WATCH: Tips for Miking Your Toms From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share tips for miking your toms - let us know if you find these recording how to videos helpful...
How to Fix Common Mistakes in the Recording Studio
“Don’t worry, we’ll fix it in the mix.” We know it’s a cliché but often it’s true. The power of recording in a controlled environment with the right tools and the right engineer is that many common...
WATCH: Electric Guitar Recording Techniques From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share electric guitar recording tips for multi-mic setups; let us know if you find these...
WATCH: Latin Percussion Recording Techniques From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share Latin percussion recording tips - let us know if you find these recording how to videos...
AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones Review
PROS: Fantastic sound quality, comfortable, excellent accessories. CONS: None. PRICE: $239 MSRP Finding the right pair of mixing headphones is a critical part of any home studio build. And hot damn,...
WATCH: Upright Bass Recording Techniques From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques. Today we share upright bass recording tips - let us know if you find these recording how to videos...