Essential thoughts on how to set up a DIY vocal recording booth in your home, and techniques to avoid common pitfalls.
Tag: home studio
The 5 Best Affordable Synthesizers for Producers on a Budget
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to add power to your rig, these 5 synths will bring value to your production without the cost.
What Not to Buy: How to Stretch Your Home Studio Budget Wisely
Overwhelmed by all the price tags hanging over your dream home studio? you might need to reconsider your priorities. There are some great budget choices.
The Hard Truth: Mixing Is Lonely
Working with collaborators is the best way to stay accountable to your goals and deadlines, but sometimes you’ve got to go it alone. Here’s some advice.
The 11 Best Music Production Books You Need to Read in 2020
In this guest post by our friends at LANDR, we examine 11 of our favorite audio production books which are both inspirational and educational!
How to Avoid Mic Bleed in 3 Steps
In this in-depth guide, you’ll learn how to avoid mic bleed in three ways so that it will never ruin another great take in the studio again.
How to Step Up Your Podcasting Game
Looking to start your own podcast? Here’s a one-stop shop for gear recommendations, room setup tips, and pro advice from one of NYC’s great engineers!
7 Tips for Home-Recordists Part II: Optimizing Workflow
The second of two articles on time management, we switch gears today to focus on workflow tips and strategies, based on the writer’s years of experience.
How to Choose the Perfect Kick Sample for Your Track
The right kick drum sound can make or break the energy of your song, and the way the rest of the instruments stand up in mixing. Here’s how to choose it.
How to Create Headroom: 7 Tips That Will Save Your Mixes
Keep your mastering engineer happy by providing a decent chunk of headroom for them to work with, and don’t over-compress your mix too early.