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After learning the basics about compressors (see Compressors 101 earlier blog entry), then you can use this general guide of the type of...

After learning the basics about compressors (see Compressors 101 earlier blog entry), then you can use this general guide of the type of...

Using a click track during recording is, of course, imperative. We can’t do our work if we can’t play to the beat! Luckily for us Pro...

Using a click track during recording is, of course, imperative. We can’t do our work if we can’t play to the beat! Luckily for us Pro...

It is hard to learn how to record and mix music today. With so much information available on the web, sometimes it is hard to know if the...

It is hard to learn how to record and mix music today. With so much information available on the web, sometimes it is hard to know if the...

Today I’m going to go a little deeper into how compressors work. But first, I want you to do an experiment. This experiment will allow you to SEE what a compressor does. When I did this, things started to become a lot clearer for me. We have to listen differently when it comes to compressors. … Continue reading “Compressors 103 – Going deeper”

Yes, more organization! 🙂 I think I have always been somewhat organized. But I have learned to be very organized since starting my studio. Things can get very unorganized, confusing and messy very quickly. If you want to save yourself some headaches down the road, grab 20-30 mins to take some time when you’re not … Continue reading “Organize, Organize, Organize! (Sessions, Folders, Files)”

After learning the basics about compressors (see Compressors 101 earlier blog entry), then you can use this general guide of the type of overall effect you are going for. If you want a Natural sound (the compressor is not noticeable): Use a slower attack (longer than 75 ms) and gentle ratios (less than 2:1). Always … Continue reading “Compressors 102 (More of the Basics)”

Using a click track during recording is, of course, imperative. We can’t do our work if we can’t play to the beat! Luckily for us Pro Tools makes it easy to set up a click track! Just simply go to Track on the menu bar, scroll all the way to the bottom and choose Create … Continue reading “Creating a Click Track (in Pro Tools)”

It is hard to learn how to record and mix music today. With so much information available on the web, sometimes it is hard to know if the information is true or not – whether it can be trusted or not. Here are six myths that are not true! Ask anyone who really knows his … Continue reading “6 Recording Myths – Busted!”

Compressors seem to confuse a lot of people in the beginning, they certainly did me! Here is some helpful information concerning using a...

Compressors seem to confuse a lot of people in the beginning, they certainly did me! Here is some helpful information concerning using a...

Here are ten quick tips to think about the next time you record vocals: 1) Warm Up: Every vocalist needs to warm up. You wouldn’t run...

Here are ten quick tips to think about the next time you record vocals: 1)  Warm Up: Every vocalist needs to warm up. You wouldn’t run...

So . . .  you want to record a song and you’re running out of space on the computer’s hard drive? Wondering if you have enough room?...

So . . .  you want to record a song and you’re running out of space on the computer or external hard drive? Wondering if you have enough...

Compressors seem to confuse a lot of people in the beginning, they certainly did me! Here is some helpful information concerning using a compressor in your mixing to help get you started. I will have other blogs on compression, so keep a look out! 1. Decide what you want to achieve. There are really only … Continue reading “Compressors 101 – the Basics (part 1)”

Here are ten quick tips to think about the next time you record vocals: 1) Warm Up: Every vocalist needs to warm up. You wouldn’t run a marathon without stretching first, would you? Vocalists should warm up for at least 15 mins. before laying down a great performance. 2) Don’t record vocals in the morning: … Continue reading “10 Tips for a great vocal recording”

So . . . you want to record a song and you’re running out of space on the computer or external hard drive? Wondering if you have enough room? Here’s how to figure out if you do have enough space: The sample rate and bit depth of the audio you record are directly related to … Continue reading “Calculating File Sizes (How much hard drive space does it take to record a song?)”