5 Ways to Record Bass Without a Bass Guitar
Many home producers would like to add a bass line to their instrumental mix, but either don't have a bass guitar, don't know how to play one, or simply don't want to invest in the instrument. Thankfully, there are many options for recording bass on a mix...
What dB Should Vocals Be Recorded at and Why?
When you're recording vocals, the track will have a certain ‘level’ which will be measured in decibels (dB), this figure is important. If you record the vocals at a level that is too quiet, they will not be heard or understood over the other tracks in the mix....
How to Position Studio Monitors – Everything You Need to Know
After doing everything possible to save up enough to make your own home recording studio, you finally did it. You got the sound engineering equipment, padded your room’s walls, and even got the mics ready. Everything is set up...except for your...
What dB Level Should You Set Live Speakers To?
Whether you're at a friend's party, a concert seeing your favorite band or an event downtown, there is always one main thing in common...a speaker system. The quality of what you are hearing plays a very important factor in whether you enjoy yourself or say “...
Preamp vs. Audio Interface: What’s the Difference?
If you’re new to recording music and other audio at home, you’re going to need to know the difference between a preamp and an audio interface. So, preamp vs. audio interface: what’s the difference? A preamp is a single piece of recording equipment...
The 6 Reasons To Get an XLR Microphone Over USB
With most podcasters and even emerging musicians producing material from the comfort of their home, it’s important to know how to get the most from your home recording studio. This has lead to a rise in 'plug in-and-play' equipment such as USB microphones...
A Quick Fix to MIDI Keyboard Playing the Wrong Notes
For those of us that love home music recording, your MIDI keyboards are an essential item in the age of software music production. If you own a MIDI keyboard, you might have been busy cutting tracks and making recordings. Then, suddenly, you notice that your...
How to Remove or Isolate Vocals from a Song
How to remove or isolate vocals is a concept that comes up often in sound engineering. Whether it's to remove the vocals to create an instrumental version or removing the instrumentals to leave a voice-only track, this is a sound engineering skill that is in...
Do You Need a Preamp to Record Guitar?
You may be a professional musician, or you may be just playing around with music and sounds at home. Either way, you’ve probably considered recording your music and sounds. At-home recording doesn’t have to be hard or expensive, even when it comes to recording...
Can You Make Money with a Home Studio?
If you’re looking for a great side hustle that offers the opportunity to make a little extra income, then consider using your home studio for some extra cash. If you don’t have a home studio yet, don’t worry, we’ll cover some essentials about how you can set...
Hi, I'm Rob
I’ve been recording music at home for over 10 years. At Musician’s HQ, I hope to pass on some tips and tricks that I have learned over the years so that you can start making some great music in your home studio.
