Space in our studios has become a valuable commodity. Home Studios, Vans and portable studios are becoming more prevalent due to advances in technology making it easier to take everything you need with you. One area that remained a problem was lugging around heavy, expensive and delicate monitors. The Genelec 8010 has made that a […]
With the Grammy’s airing in just about 5 days, the music and sound world turns their attention to the nominees and performers. It’s an exciting time of year! Maybe you watch every year, maybe you couldn’t care less. But here are some reasons why you should care and watch. 1. You will learn who the […]
With Halloween creeping closer, this is the perfect time to introduce film genre into audio engineering. Some movies just have a classic sound to them that you hear over and over. Today we can achieve those with digital instruments and computers, but believe it or not there are still people out there that prefer them […]
The Perfect Audio Mix There are 6 elements to mixing music that engineers and producers follow that make up the mixing process. They are Balance, Frequency Range, Panorama, Dimension, Dynamics and Interest. Each one of these elements are just as important as the next. It should be noted that each process is important by themselves, […]
I recently found a blog post about how to successfully be both a Musician and an Engineer that made me realize we have a ton of interns and students that are both. This can be a blessing and a curse. I am a composer and do everything from write, arrange, perform, mix and master my […]
If you have exported any audio on a DAW, you have been asked what Bitrate you would like to export to. What is that and what is the difference? Bitrate refers to the number of bits—or the amount of data—that are processed over a certain amount of time. In audio, this usually means kilobits per […]
The biggest mistake made by home studios, and even some professional ones, is buying pre-manufactured acoustic diffusion and absorption panels that don’t fit their needs. You can create unique and specialized pieces yourself that not only make your studio sound better, but look cooler too. One of the coolest and personalized pieces you can make […]
Insiders View From Dark Horse Institute The best way to become one, is to learn from one! You will also need to develop a good set of ears, so you’ll want to study in a place that allows you do just that. Passionate audio students enroll in programs that are solely audio-focused, allowing a significant […]
