Learn Unlock the Secret to Crystal-Clear Vocals in Your Mix Achieving pristine intelligibility in recording is a nuanced balancing act of audio engineering, which requires a comprehensive understanding of the diverse tools and techniques available to audio engineers.
Learn Entry-Level Audio Interfaces Worth Checking Out The audio interface, a central hub of connectivity in any budding home studio, is a crucial starter piece of equipment. Investing in a quality interface will always be worth your while, but for those of you who are building your home studio on a budget, we’ve rounded up five options that you can find at […]
Learn Cable Management for Beginners: Tips and Tricks for Your Production Stage Managing cable lines, while absolutely essential, is a step in production stage building that is often overlooked. Proper technique in cable management can enhance the appearance and safety of the event all while differentiating an amateur production stage from a professional one. Part 1: Floor Cable ManagementThere are two main forms of floor cable […]
Learn iZotope Trash 2 Distortion Plug-In Review Almost 20 years ago today, iZotope released its renowned plug-in Trash, only to wait another 10 years before releasing the newest version, Trash 2, at the end of 2012. Why is this plug-in so recognized and used by so many engineers and sound designers? Let’s take a look. What is Trash? Trash is known for […]
Learn Home Studio Layout: Vocal Tracking for Under $1000 Building a home studio is a common dream for any music creator or audio enthusiast. Today we will break down two typical setups that homeowners will likely have for vocal tracking, all while working within a $1000 budget. Part I: Layout and Acoustic Treatment The two scenarios we will analyze are: A room that […]
Learn Entry-Level Microphones for Your Home Studio One of the most cherished pieces of gear that a recording artist can own is the sensory piece of hardware that connects reality to the electrical and digital realm: the microphone. Like most audio hardware and instruments, each make and model has its own flavour, so that leaves a recording artist with tough decisions […]
Learn Ableton Live – Working Faster Using Default Templates Templates help you work faster and get into a creative mood quicker when you have an idea. That said, it is important to be careful not to fall into a habit of using the same sounds for all of your projects or tracks. The following tips are based on Ableton Live 9 and 10 […]
Learn Audio Interface vs. Audio Mixer: Which is Right for You? With today’s access to the wealth of information online, it is easier than ever to build a portfolio of work in a home studio if you’re an aspiring music creator or recording engineer. Recording from home can be as simple as getting a microphone, computer, and a recording device. As with much of your equipment, […]
Learn Unleash Your Creativity With Sound Design Sound design is the process of creating a new sound, or morphing a sound into something else altogether. You can use samplers, synthesizers, instruments, or any other sound-making or sound altering device. The beauty of having such an open canvas and so many different tools at your fingertips is that you can experiment and be […]
Learn Creating a Transition Using Reverse Reverb There are many ways to create transitions between sections in a song. Regular reverb may be the most widely used, however another easy way to create these transitions is to implement a long reverse reverb. In the example below, we’ve created one using a crash sample, a reverb with a long decay, and Pro Tools […]
Learn Bringing Life to a Mix: a Beat Maker’s World With Sean Paine In the first two instalments of our Sean Paine Workshop series (credits: Gucci, Future, Young Thug, 2Chainz, Migos, Fetty Wap, Waka, Sosa, and more), we covered getting wider reverbs and working with distorted vocal tracks. For this last article, Sean answers some questions and shares his pointers on how to create a memorable mix. With […]
Learn Working With Distorted Vocal Tracks With Sean Paine In the first part of our Sean Paine (credits: Gucci, Future, Young Thug, 2Chainz, Migos, Fetty Wap, Waka, Sosa) Workshop series, we took a look at how the renowned engineer gets wider reverbs using the S1 Stereo Imager. For this article, we’ll be looking at Sean’s tips on how to remedy distorted vocal tracks. Imagine […]
Learn Getting Wider Reverbs With Sean Paine During the first part of the Sean Paine Workshop (credits: Gucci, Future, Young Thug, 2Chainz, Migos, Fetty Wap, Waka, Sosa, and more) at RAC, Sean spoke about his journey through the industry and how he got started, and also shared some of techniques he uses. As with most engineers starting out, Sean stuck to certain […]
