Capos are a popular way of transposing the key of a guitar quickly and easily, allowing the player to produce notes of a higher pitch without changing the shape of their fingers. They are essential weapons in the arsenal of both acoustic and electric guitarists, yet it is far less common to see a…
Practising bass guitar without an amplifier just doesn’t sound the same. All you can hear is an annoying twang and not the deep bass sound we all know and love. But with more of us living in apartments or wanting to practice late into the night, using an amplifier isn’t really an option. This leaves…
Recording audio is something that both professional musicians and at-home enthusiasts can participate in. It is a process that seems complex to those starting out, and quite a few components can be involved. Many people wonder: what exactly do you need to record audio? Do you need an audio interface to record anything?…
Monitor speakers are one of the key components of any home recording studio. They allow you to accurately listen back to the masterpieces you’ve created and tweak till you have that perfect sound. But most monitor speakers come with a variety of inputs and not only that but there are a variety of different…
For many people (myself included) Garageband is the first piece of software they use to try and produce music. This is probably because it is free and comes pre-installed on many Apple devices from laptops to iPads. It comes loaded with free samples and loops so even the true beginner can create something resembling…
The recording is done, it’s time for mixing, you’ve read about compression but where to start? If you really want to learn about the theory you can read this article, but you may just want to get on with it. So, how to compress female vocals? When compressing female vocals, you’ll want to…
When you’re loading up your home music studio, you’ll be looking to find a balance between quality and cost-efficiency. So, you may opt for used equipment when looking at audio interfaces. But finding that balance can be tricky, and you want to make sure you have all the facts before diving into a…
Sometimes genius strikes you when you least expect it, and you have to rush home and crank out that tune in your head before you lose it completely. However, it can feel likes ages before you get to recording when you have to go through the tedious routine setting up the mic (or multiple mics)…
If you are used to recording with analog mixers, the onset of products like the USB Mixers might seem a little baffling. If you know that an audio interface converts analog signals into digital ones, then what does that mean for a mixer with a USB (when mixers are typically analog?) So how does…
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 without actually having to record a bass guitar…