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In Praise of “Modular” Recording
For those of us who lack the time or discipline to write a fully formed song in a single gulp, “modular” recording represents the perfect opportunity to recycle discarded bits…
10 Rules for Running a Successful Recording Session
Recording guest musicians in your home studio requires a combination of diplomacy, technical proficiency and business savvy. Here are some tips for making it happen.
Five (More) Essentials for Home Studio Recording
It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the expanding list of recording “essentials” on today’s market. Hence, in a previous column we attempted to cut through the muck by identifying five…
Using Modeling Amps in the Studio: Pros & Cons
As a quick-and-easy alternative to traditional amplification, a modeling amp does an undeniably fine job of providing you with an assortment of easily controllable and directly connectable sounds for the…
What To Do Before You Go into The Studio To Record Your Indie Album
Making a CD is like taking an audio snapshot of where you are as an artist at a given moment in your career. Since it’s expensive to make a quality…
The Value of a Good Mix
While there is no substitute for a dynamic, exciting musical performance, a good mix can enhance every aspect of that performance so that the final result truly makes your song…
Revamping Through Reamping
Want to breathe life into lackluster directly recorded tracks? Using the technique known as “reamping,” you can create an entirely new palate of sounds for your guitar, bass, keyboard or…
Thinking Visual, Part 2
The video from your live club date came out great — and, more importantly, the accompanying audio sounds pretty good too. Now comes the fun part: putting it all together…
Why You Should Consider Using a Professional Recording Studio
The advent of low-cost home recording studios has all but destroyed the professional recording studio. Read why you might consider using one for your best demo.
Tuners, Multi-Track & Guitar Pedal Apps: Going Mobile
Can a phone beat your old tuning fork or pitch pipe at its own game? Can it be a recording studio in your hand? App Store offerings make some amazing…1 of 8 |
