Do You Need A Pop Filter To Record Vocals
Do you need a pop filter for recording vocals? Let’s find out what difference they make, when you need one, and what alternatives there are…
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How To Build A Home Studio On A Budget | Part 1: The Essentials
Starting a home studio can be overwhelming. There’s a ton of gear out there, which can sport eye watering price tags.
But you don’t need ALL the gear to get started, and getting started is what’s important! There is truly no better time to start than today. Let’s take a look at what essential gear you need to get started.
There Is No Right and Wrong in Mixing: What Mixing Tips Get Wrong
What do most mixing tips get wrong? They speak in black and white. “Always do this.” “Never do that”. “THE ONLY MIXING TIPS YOU’LL EVER NEED”. It’s click-bait! Mixing is an art-form, and getting caught up in what’s ‘correct’ will restrict creativity. Have a watch of this video where I explain why you should be careful when taking this kind of advice.
Which Audio Interface Should I Buy: Best Budget Interfaces
Picking the right audio interface for your home studio can be difficult. There are literally hundreds available so how are you supposed to choose?! I am going to simplify things so that all you have to do is answer one simple question.
Do You Even LIKE The Music You Produce?
It’s so important to get invested in the art that we’re working on. Whether you’re recording, mixing, mastering or producing. In this video, I go over why it’s important to truly enjoy and appreciate the music that you’re working on. Let’s look at how we can go about motivating ourselves and how to become invested in the art.
20 Mixing Tips for Getting Better Mixes
I’ve put together 20 mixing tips to get you better mixes. I’ve included a few that you might not have thought of that aim to streamline your mixing process over the year and help you get better, faster. Check them out.
How To Make Your Chorus Stand Out (Mixing/Recording Tip)
When we’re mixing a song, sometimes choruses just need a little extra something. Something to differentiate them from the verses, something to add excitement, a way to draw the listener in. Let’s look at how to add width, life and texture to the mix.
Which Microphone Should I Buy For…? – First Mics Guide
Choosing which microphone to buy as a beginner can be overwhelming. These affordable, tested mics are perfect for recording vocals and instruments.
FINALLY, A Simple Way Of Understanding Compression
Compression can be one of the hardest things to get your head around when learning how to mix. But it doesn’t have to be. I’m going to demonstrate in a slightly unorthodox way, how to get your head around the main functions of a compressor. I’ll go through threshold, ratio, attack and release in a way that helped me a whole lot when I was learning.
How To Record Bass Guitar At Home
It’s easy to record bass guitar at home! There are two main ways – let me explain the most simple and cost-effective method.