Blog – Page 3 – Musicians HQ

Are you writing an album? We want to interview you!

For those who haven't listened yet, the Tunelighting podcast is a series documenting the creation of a musical album from scratch in just one year. I and my friend Jack decided we spend all our time...

Is Phantom Power The Same As An Audio Interface?

When starting to learn about recording, you might find yourself bombarded with terms that you find a little confusing. Looking at microphones, some may be described as “needing an audio...

Do MIDI Controllers Come With Speakers and Sounds?

When you see someone using a MIDI controller, it looks like the unit is producing the sound that is triggered, and it is also easy to assume that it is coming from inbuilt speakers. Are MIDI...

Bass vs Guitar Cables – Is There Any Difference?

There are so many different types of cables available these days that music studios can end up a tangled mess. Although many of these cables are necessary to get equipment to work, if we can get a...

Are Midi Controllers Necessary? – 10 Reasons You Need One

To anyone new to the world of music production MIDI can be a confusing thing to get your head around. Particularly for anyone who, like me, already knew how to play the piano or another...

Podcast Episode 23 – Interview with Vocal Coach Mary Zimmer from Voice Hacks

After realizing they don't really know where to start with vocals on the album, this week Jack and Rob look for some expert advice on vocals.That expert advice comes from vocal coach Mary Zimmer who...