Make sure the bass is up to scratch It will come as no surprise that when it comes to establishing a fabulous sound of any kind, like so many [...]
Recording
Beatmaking – that is, the process of building fully fleshed-out loops using samples and synths, for working into complete songs via the subsequent addition of rapped and/or sung vocals – [...]
First, top-notch sampled kits aren’t cheap, so it can be a good way to save money. Then there’s the straightforward possibility that you might just love the sound of your [...]
Use noise in your synth patches If your synth tones are sounding overly clean, timid and, consequently, amateurish, and impact-enhancing synthesis functions such as pulse width modulation and oscillator [...]
1. Buy a good set – but make sure it’s the right set Being so fundamental to the overall mixing process, your monitors are the one element of your [...]
What is a mic preamp expander? A mic preamp expander is, as the name more than suggests, a breakout box that attaches to your audio interface to increase (ie, [...]
What is Dolby Atmos? The first in a long and chequered line of domestic surround sound formats to succeed in gaining mainstream adoption, Dolby Atmos has made the truly immersive [...]
VËR Intro There’s something really gratifying about making a DIY record from the comfort of your own home. It inevitably becomes an authentic process on your own schedule (and in [...]
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 [...]
