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Get your DI right first! As with recording any of your instruments, the source itself is the most fundamental component to get right. A DI, or direct injection, is [...]
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Although your DAW no doubt has a raft of great plugins built in, the third-party effects market is replete with more interesting and characterful alternatives, many of them completely free. [...]
1. Choose the right microphone Inevitably, the microphone you elect to point at the speaker cabinet from which your amplified guitar is emanating has a major impact on the quality [...]
Is your home studio more ‘home’ than ‘studio’? Do you find yourself hindered in your music making workflow by logistical stumbling blocks within the creative space? Read on to discover [...]
With the possible exceptions of EQ and compression, which don’t really sit in the same ‘creative’ category, reverb and delay are the most frequently used effects in music production. The [...]
If you’re just starting to dive into the world of recording, then chances are you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. There’s a lot that goes into capturing clean audio, but it [...]
The first step to piecing together a studio is making a list of all the essential gear you’ll need. You’re likely to do loads of research on studio monitors, microphones, [...]
What does this article cover? • A 10-Step Guide to an affordable home studio • Tips on when to spend and when to skimp • Get professional-quality sounds without needing [...]
Be warned, the world of beat creation is one that, if you get into it, you will probably never want to leave! The ability to build and create something that [...]
