Preparing and Exporting Tracks in Logic (to send to other DAWs!)
Learn how to prepare and export tracks in Logic for remote sessions and mixing with this comprehensive guide. Learn essential tips for organizing your project, disabling effects, consolidating files, and exporting individual tracks seamlessly.
Sound Investment: A Comprehensive Guide to Musical Instrument Insurance
Discover the power of musical Instrument insurance. From understanding what’s covered to choosing the perfect policy, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss out on the symphony of protection for your musical investments. Dive into the blog now and keep your musical dreams safe and sound!
Sound Sensibility: Combatting Ear Fatigue When Recording and Mixing. (6 Easy Tips!)
Avoid ear fatigue in music recording and mixing with these expert tips. Preserve your hearing health while producing your best work. Read now!
Hey you! Hire a producer for your next recording session.
Recording music, be it an album or a single, can be an exciting and daunting task at the same time. With so many elements to consider, from the songwriting and arrangement to the performance and mix, it's easy to get overwhelmed and lose sight of your artistic vision. This is where a producer comes in.
The Art of Pre-Production: Unlocking the Potential of Recording Sessions
Recording sessions thrive on meticulous pre-production. From defining the creative vision to fine-tuning technical aspects, every detail contributes to the success of the final product. The journey begins with open discussions, aligning the artistic vision and conceptualizing the desired sound. Learn how to take your pre-production process to the next level here!
3 Great Acoustic Guitars For Recording That Won’t Break The Bank
If you're an acoustic guitar player looking to record your music, investing in a high-quality instrument can make a big difference in the final product. However, finding the right guitar that fits your budget can be a challenge. In this post, we'll look at three of the best acoustic guitars for recording.
3 Must Have Acoustic Guitar Tones for Your Next Recording Session
Acoustic guitars have become a vital element of almost every genre of music. Capturing great tone at the source, and the appropriate tone for the song, is imperative to creating a great sounding album. Learn about and listen to 3 must have acoustic guitar tones you can use on your next recording session!
5 Steps to Creating the Perfect Scratch Track for Your Next Recording Session
Creating a great scratch track can save you time, help your session musicians craft the perfect parts, and make your recording session go smoothly from the very first note. Learn how to record a professional scratch track in these 5 easy steps.
The Top Insurance Providers for Musicians, Bands, and Recording Studios
Making sure your gear is protected and insured is an important step. These companies are a great starting point for getting quotes and finding coverage that best fits your needs.
6 Reasons To Get Your Gear Insured
Gear is expensive. Microphones, instruments, interfaces, preamps, it all adds up. Make sure your gear is protected! Learn about 6 big reasons why your gear should have it’s OWN dedicated music insurance plan.
How To Select The PERFECT Reference Material For Your Recording Session
Having great reference materials is vital to making sure your recording project comes out the way you want it to. Check out these easy tips that will help you select the PERFECT reference material for your next studio project.
How To Set A Great Vocal Monitor Mix In 6 Easy Steps!
Setting a great monitor mix for a vocalist in the studio is essential for achieving a great performance and vocal take. Here are some steps I take to set a great monitor mix for my vocalists and make sure they can hear what they need.
5 Ways to Grow Your Fan Base as a Singer-Songwriter!
Creating a loyal following as a singer-songwriter is the key to success in the music industry. Growing this fan base is one of the best things you can do to get your music out into the world. Following this multi-faceted approach can help your most loyal fans find you and follow you online and in-person.
4 Reasons To Use Compression Before EQ
Mixing audio can be a challenging task, but using compression before equalization (EQ) can help to make the process much more manageable. Compression and EQ are two of the most important tools in a mixing engineer's toolbox, and when used together, they can help to create a polished and professional sound.
I’m here to make a case for compressing BEFORE equalization.
What File Type Do I Send My Mixing Engineer?!
File types can be confusing. After all, they all send audio information! Learn about the best file types for mixing and post-production work.
Lift That Chorus!
Let’s talk lifting! Not weights…let’s lift that chorus! Tambourine is a great way to add movement to your song and make sections stand out. Learn how you can take your next recording session to the next level with percussion layers.
This Month’s Jams! (August 2022)
Adele, Jo Dee Messina, and Chris Young were on rotation this month at the studio!
4 Steps to a Great Pre-Production Process
A good pre-production process can save time, money, and ensure that the final product meets the artist's vision. This is especially true when working with remote session musicians and using mixing engineers, mastering engineers, and/or musicians from different studios. These 4 easy steps are easy to follow and will help keep everyone organized during the creative process.
Let’s talk…Monitors!
Investing in solid studio monitors is one of the most important moves you can make. I’ll let you know what monitors I use and some good options out there at different budget levels.
This Month’s Jams! (July 2022)
The studio has been busy this month with recording and mixing sessions, but you always have to find time to listen to some records! Harry Styles, Florence and The Machine, and Maroon 5 were all on repeat this month.