Analog vs digital? Hardware vs software/ VST? In an increasingly digital age of music production, these are questions I'm being asked more frequently. In the modern day home recording studio...
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Distortion is common in many different genres of music. Especially in genres such as rock or metal where it is present on almost every track. But recording distorted guitars in...
Recording Guitar Amps At Home: Amp Type, Mic Type, Mic Position
For me, electric guitars are still a major part of most music I write. But getting the sound of the guitar amp to translate accurately into the recording can be tricky. There are lots of...
Beginnner’s Guide to Synthesizers: How They Work and Which to Buy First
Contents Introduction What is a synthesizer? A brief history of the synthesizer How do synthesizers produce sound? Oscillators Synth waveforms explained Filter ...
Home Recording Studio Setup for Beginners: 5 Essential Items to Own
When you want to start recording music at home it can be frustrating especially if you are on a tight budget. I have been lucky to get around this by gradually adding bits and pieces...
Audio Compression Explained – How it Works and When to Use it
Now I have a confession to make, compression is one of those things that I put off learning about for a long time. You may also be one of those people,...