I’m a jazz saxophone player that doesn’t really like to play jazz all that much. I like...
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8 Bits of Advice From A Home Recording Veteran
Lessons Learned & Advice From A Home Recording Veteran FIND A MENTOR (WHETHER THEY KNOW IT OR...
Best Practices: How Not To Get Overwhelmed By Gear When Outfitting A Home Studio
Don’t Let Gear Overwhelm Your Home Studio How To Make Meaningful Music On Your Own I’ve spent the...
Cutting & Mixing an Analog Album at Home with Ryan Lee Crosby
PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? At the beginning, I had a handful of new songs that were written very quickly, in a sudden burst of inspiration. Then, I...
Thick Voltage: Breaking Free of Basement Recording’s Production Limitations
It is a common occurrence to hear of a rock band making the big move from a small city to Brooklyn. Such a story is often followed by tales of interested managers, investments, and a hope...
Studio Diary: Razormaze
Re-Amping Strings To Save Time, and Recording Intricate Parts Track by Track In The Studio with Razormaze’s Alex Citrone Miseries by...
In The Studio With The Lights Out
Mixing Modern Production with Stadium Rock Ambience Band Name: The Lights Out Rishava Green: vocals, guitar Matt King: bass, vocals Jesse...
Performer’s Guide to Lunchbox Amps
The past two years have seen an explosion in an exciting new product category – the lunchbox amp. There have been a lot of questions about just what, exactly, a lunchbox amp is, and what it can do...
Studio Inspiration From Beyond The Grave
Late Night Funeral Home Recording with My Friend Autumn photos by Dodi Strunk PROJECT INFO: Band Name: My Friend Autumn (Matt Cummins)...
Bob Ludwig’s Tips for Home Recorders
Bob Ludwig, while technically needing no introduction, will still get one here. Why? Because the man deserves it for all the amazing work he’s done in the field of mastering. As one of the top...
Rocking Vintage Gear and Getting Sexy on 2” Tape: In The Studio With Eksi Ekso
BASIC INFO: Interview subjct: Tom Korkidis from Eksi Ekso Album: Archfiend Recorded at Baucom Road (Unionville, NC), Florida Keys (NYC)...
Laser Printers, Paper Cutters and Shortwave Radios: In The Studio With Comanchero
Band Name: Comanchero Album Name: The Undeserved Recording Studios: CDIA Studios, Riverview Studios - Waltham, MA Record Label: Horse Fuel Records...
STEREO GUIDE: Put Together a Rockin’ System on a Budget
If you’re a musician, chances are you take great pride in carefully crafting your music, especially when you’re in the studio. So why are you still listening to your favorite tunes on tiny earbuds...