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Sneak Peek: Converse Rubber Tracks Studio Opening in Boston
July 1st marks the grand opening of Converse Rubber Tracks studio in Boston, making it Converse's...
How To Use Tape as an Effect During The Mixing Process
DIGITAL, YOUR GRANDPA & TAPE’S CHARM Tape machines are like your grandfather. They’re old,...
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...
How to Transition Your Home Recording Project to the Studio: Part 2
For part one in this series, please read last month’s issue or head here. PRE-AMPS & MICROPHONES If you already have a quality analog-to-digital interface with a nice pre-amp, then you are off...