It used to be the case that HDD was the only digital storage option available for music production, but in recent years, the SSD has become far more popular, and relatively affordable for home computers, meaning laptop musicians can take advantage of their features. What is better for music production? How much of a difference…
The Shure SM58 is arguably the most iconic microphone ever made. A common site at any live music venue, these durable, quality microphones have been leading the way since the 60s making it the best selling microphone of all time. Because so many people own one, or are able to buy one cheaply, people will…
Whether you like it or not, if you are learning how to record music, it is vital that you learn a bit about technology, too. One question many people ask is about recording onto an external hard drive? Are external drives a good idea for recording? Is it better to record on your system drive?…
There are many reasons why you might choose an electronic drum over a conventional one. They just bring plenty of conveniences to the table. When you live in an apartment or share a house with others, having volume control always within arm’s reach is a life saver! For any die-hard drummer out there, these are…
When you watch a band perform, the guitarists almost always use picks, but the bass guitarist might be using a finger plucking technique. This can leave beginners with questions! Can you use a pick on a bass guitar? Is it better to use a pick or is this not the “proper” way to play? You…
Today I am attempting to answer another question which I frequently get asked via email. Frequent readers of the blog will know that I say a key part of any home studio is a good audio interface. But is this the same as an external soundcard? Yes, an audio interface IS an external soundcard that…
Getting a quality recording of a bass guitar can be more of a challenge than a lot of other instruments. Are you wondering the best ways to record? Should you mic a bass amp, or use another method of recording? I’ve recorded bass guitars in pretty much every method you can imagine, and share more…
Do you have an electronic drum kit and no drum amp? Want to use your bass amp so you can jam? In short, the answer is yes, you can safely use a bass amp to amplify an electronic drum kit, as long as you control the volume. While it’s not the ideal piece of equipment…
Preamps are a topic that gets raised quite a lot in music recording circles. When there’s so much muddy water about the subject of pre-amps, it’s hard to make the right decision. That’s why I want to answer the question of ‘do preamps really sound different?’ And if so why? Preamps will all sound different…
When recording audio with a microphone, you sometimes end up with an annoying popping sound in the background. A pop filter is one recommended way to prevent these popping sounds, but is it necessary with a Blue Yeti microphone? Yes, regardless of what brand of microphone you are using, you should try to use a…