Something sinister lurks against the serene backdrop of gentle rolling hills just outside Nashville. There is a quiet intensity among the hovering pines and bales of hay in this remote countryside. Korn has already left the renowned Dark Horse Recording studios where their new hard-hitting song, ‘Rotting in Vain,’ was produced. Behind-the-Scenes Footage Even now […]
In this video, Grammy Award-winning recording engineer and Dark Horse Institute instructor, Steve Lamm, shows you how to control high-decibel levels using serial controls in Pro Tools. What Is Serial Compression? Serial compression in Pro Tools creates a smoothing affect for loud sound, which can be a challenge to achieve when you are compressing uneven […]
Charles J. Surack, founder of Sweetwater Sound, Inc., is the largest supplier of gear in the U.S. Discover how this musician went from working out of his VW van to becoming the successful founder of a multi-million dollar company. Robin Crow interviews this innovative entrepreneur about what it takes to become one of the leading […]
This is a unique opportunity for a chance to win a scholarship from Dark Horse Institute while experiencing a weekend full of amazing performers, food and fun! It’s all happening at the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, in The Park at Harlinsdale in Franklin, TN, on September 24 and 25, 2016. How to Enter Simply […]
Microphone placement on a piano is an important technique to master when audio recording. In this video, Grammy Award-winning recording engineer and Dark Horse Institute instructor, Steve Lamm, shows you the basics for great results. Mic Placement on a Piano To begin, lift the piano lid in the upright position or remove it completely, to […]
In this video, Grammy Award-winning recording engineer and Dark Horse Institute instructor, Steve Lamm, shows you how to achieve superior sound affects using compressor controls in Pro Tools. This feature helps you manage the decibel level for a measured length of time. What Is Parallel Compression? When you split an audio signal, two copies are […]
In this video, Grammy Award-winning recording engineer, Steve Lamm, shows you the features of Elastic Audio in Pro Tools. This functionality conveniently enables correction of audio issues that may arise from various instruments on mono tracks—such as keyboards, electric guitars, bass guitars or miced vocals. Here is a basic breakdown on how to achieve the […]
In this video, Grammy award-winning recording engineer, Steve Lamm will show you the best way to place a mic on an acoustic guitar. To begin, it’s important to understand that the acoustic guitar is designed to amplify sound through the hollow core in the front, whenever the instrument is played. However, this type of engineering […]
Learning the correct placement of two microphones on a guitar amplifier is easier than you think. In this video, Grammy award-winning recording engineer, Steve Lamm, will show you some simple tricks to experiment with for optimal results. Why Two Mics on a Guitar Amplifier? To begin, you might be asking yourself why are two mics […]
All of you home studio owners ask us about how to get great guitar amp recording with the least amount of mics possible–and we understand, you may have a limited mic collection or inputs on your interface. Have no fear, you can get a great guitar amp recording just using one SM57. Grammy award winning […]
