Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques....
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WATCH: Basic Drum Miking – The Room – From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques....
WATCH: Recording Drums on a Budget From Audio-Technica
Our friends at Audio-Technica are releasing a series of videos on basic recording techniques....
Recording in Abandoned Guatemalan Orphanages
In The Studio with MOUNTAIN SOUNDS’ Tim Hoyt http://youtu.be/bGQcek4neWQ PRE-PRODUCTION How did you two originally meet, and how did you re-connect for this album since you live on two different...
Live FX vs. Plug-Ins: Pros and Cons
Part 2 of 2 In this article, we will discus the pros and cons of recording live versus applying software plug-ins during post-production. And who knows, we might even discover a method that...
Moving Beyond Self-Production for Sonic Inspiration: In The Studio with Stone Cold Fox
Buzzworthy Get More: Stone Cold Fox, Seventeen, Music, More Music Videos PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? Ariel: The pre-production process involved us recording a...
Live FX vs. Plug-Ins: Pros and Cons
Part 1 of 2 Split Decision If you’re a musician that “plugs in,” then you know that the sound you hear coming out of your amp can either inspire you or make you want to hang up your guitar or bass...
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC27 QuietPoint Noise-Canceling Headphones
PROS: Great sound, many applications, low price, carrying case. CONS: Requires battery for noise canceling. PRICE: $99 A lot of the times, especially in pro studios, outside noise and distractions...
Recording & Mixing Guitars in the Studio: Part 2 of 2
What’s the best way to record and mix electric and acoustic guitars? We have found that there is no “one way” to do anything in the studio, but here are some tried and true methods that are usually...
Make DIY Projects Stand Out to Music Supervisors
Hiring Outside Help to Mix Home Recordings When I wear my music licensing agent hat, one of the most frustrating parts of the job is listening to hundreds of songs that sound horrible. Sometimes...
Dynaudio DMB50 Studio Monitors
PROS: Great sound, good design, excellent flexibility. CONS: None. PRICE: $499 each. Monitors are the ears of every studio, and when it comes time to mix, it’s not a place to cut corners. Dynaudio’s...
Tips For Tracking Pianos & Keyboards: Part 2 of 2
In Part 1, we explored aspects of recording white key noise, mic placement and stereo considerations when recording pianos and keys. You can read that article in the August 2012 print issue. Concert...
Giving a Grand Piano Some Teeth: In The Studio With Ted Hu
PRE-PRODUCTION What was your pre-production like on this project? As a pianist, the most important thing was to find the right piano. Unlike other musicians, we don't usually have the luxury of...