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How to Fix Buzz & Hum in the Studio
We've all been there. We're setting up for a session, and the guitar amp is buzzing like crazy, or...
3 Tips For Getting Great Sounds From Your Analog Synth
THE NEW GOLDEN AGE OF ANALOG SYNTHESIS Analog synths have undergone a radical resurgence in the...
On The Importance of Mentorship in the Recording Industry
One of my mentors died today, and I am sad. Do you have a mentor? What is a mentor anyway? A mentor is kinda like a teacher, but different. It’s kinda like a friend, but different. It’s kinda...
How to Get and Keep a Recording Studio Internship
Are recording studio internships worth your time, or complete bullshit? Engineer and studio guru Jordan Tishler breaks things down in his latest column. Those of you who know me and who have been...
How to Cut Down Noise From A Drum Room
Our friends at VocalBoothToGo have posted a handy video series with a number of topics dedicated to helping you get the best recordings possible. In this installment, they cover how to cut down...
Go Behind The Scenes of the W Hotels Sound Suites Launch
Performer Magazine caught up with Paul Blair (DJ White Shadow - @DJWS), W Hotels Worldwide Music Director, North America, to get the inside scoop from the man behind the W Hotels Sound Suites...
Top 5 Pro Tools Tips For Home Studios
1) Manage your working space with Memory Locations You probably already use Memory Locations as markers, but did you know you can also use them to create custom views in your session? Memory...
5 Tips for Applying Effects in the Mix
Hi there, gang! We’ve been talking a lot lately about how to be prepared for a mixing session, how to back up or, more importantly, archive your work, and other topics that are fundamental to being...
How to Prep Your Tracks for a Successful Mixing Session
How to Properly Prep Your Tracks for a Successful Mixing Session [Before we get into the meat of this month’s article, I’d like to start responding to readers’ questions. Please email me your...
5 Tips To Prep Your Tracks For Mastering
5 Tips To Prep Your Tracks For Mastering Throughout more than 40 years in the music industry as a mastering engineer, I’ve worked with artists ranging from Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson and Celine...
How to Break the Rules of Mic Placement for Better Recordings
Where Did You Stick That Mic? Or, Breaking The Rules To Facilitate Better Recordings Before we get into the meat of this month’s article, I’d like to start responding to readers’ questions. Please...
Ignore The Big Knobs: All You Need to Know About Compressors
Here’s the thing about compressors: they’re not used for what you think they’re for! And, how you think about using them fully determines the results you’ll get from them. Most people are taught, or...