Can you use a Shure SM58 microphone for recording vocals?
Audio recording involves a lot of experimentation to get it right. Vocals are arguably the most critical part of the track. In the past, it was easier for an artist to pick up any mic, press record, and voila! A perfect vocal! Sadly that is not the case...
Can You Use a Microphone with a Guitar Amp?
Many home musicians start off playing the electric guitar and so will probably already own a guitar amp. But with the name 'guitar' amp does that mean that it can't be used for anything apart from a guitar? Could we perhaps use a microphone through a guitar...
Do I need a pop filter for recording guitar?
Whenever you've seen pictures of a professional recording studio you are probably used to seeing what appears to be a small shield type object placed in front of microphones. This is what is known in the industry as a 'pop filter'. So when you come to record a...
Setting up a recording studio on a budget – Get started for under $1000
I recently wrote an extensive article on home studio essential which explained the minimum pieces of equipment you require to start recording music at home. I recommended equipment that I personally have accumulated over the years but if you were to buy all...
What Is The Difference Between Reverb, Echo and Delay?
Reverb vs Echo vs Delay: What is the basic difference? If you go into a large hall, an amphitheatre or even a forest and shout or sing, the sound that you hear will bounce of the high number of surfaces and you will hear ‘reverberation’. As these sounds...
MIDI Keyboard Delay: 8 Possible Causes and Solutions
Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, keyboards are a fantastic and diverse tool when it comes to creating sophisticated audio electronically. With most modern models allowing for streamlined, plug-and-play setups, more and more people are branching...
Do You Need a Computer To Use a MIDI Keyboard?
Electronically crafted audioscapes and music have been rising steadily in popularity over the years, and many artists consider the MIDI keyboard to be an instrumental tool in their kit. As a result, there are plenty of people who wish to utilize their MIDI...
How to Write and Record Drum Parts for Non-Drummers: Programmed or Live?
If you aren't a drummer but want to make full tracks on your own in your home studio, how do you start writing and recording drums?! Many songwriters, myself included, start their journey writing on an acoustic guitar or piano. But when you start wanting to...
MIDI Keyboards – How Many Keys? 25, 32, 49, 61 or 88?
MIDI keyboards come in all shapes and sizes. So a common question is 'how many keys do I need?' A midi-keyboard is an essential item in any modern day home recording studio. You've created some interesting sounds in your DAW perhaps and manually entering notes into...
How To Write A Song For Beginners – With Tips From Real Artists
Contents The inspiration stage What are the different musical elements of a song? What are the different sections of a song? Song structure Where to start when writing a song? How to write the vocal melody How to write backing vocals How to write lyrics How to...
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.
