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, [...]
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Paul Steel Music Intro 5 Tips to make your VST's sound real When the track you are working on demands a full orchestra, chances are you don't have access to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
