Recording strings can be one of the most rewarding recording experiences you can have as an audio engineer. Strings are some of the most expressive and beautiful sounding instrument you can record. So how do you go about recording strings? There are many different guides to miking and processing strings online and a lot of […]
Justin Niebank is one of the most talented Audio Engineers in Nashville. He has work with artist such as; Bon Jovi, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, and Neil Diamond. Here is a great interview with him on Pensado’s Place.
Automation is one of the greatest tools in which DAWs has given us complete control. You can automate any parameter inside a DAW and create some amazing effects. Take advantage of this great tool to spice up your mixes and add movement. I am not suggesting that you go overboard and automate every little thing, […]
Having multiple sets of monitors will greatly improve your mixing and critical listening skills. This is something that all professional audio engineers practice and is sometimes a huge part of their workflow. While you are mixing, try playing your mix through a few different pairs of speakers, even if they are just regular old computer […]
If you grew up watching Star Wars you probably wanted a robot at some point in your life. So what kind of robot could be used in a studio? This is an awesome invention built by Kerry Gould, drummer in the band Troubled Coast.READ MORE
This is important to everyone in the industry, but sometime we all can get a little careless, and may not know that we are doing something that can cause hearing loss. I’m am not saying you need to be paranoid by anything that makes noise, but just be aware and cautious. The world can be […]
For centuries most music was based around the guitar as the leading instrument providing rhythm. Today that is not the case, however the guitar is still playing a huge role in modern music. So, how do you get that killer guitar tone in your mixes? Whether you’re recording hard rock, smooth jazz, funk, or any […]
If you are on a budget and really need a solid microphone that will do the job, what should you buy? Recording Hacks has an indepth review on 7 microphones in the $200 price range. They took these microphones and recorded a couple different instruments and have the results as a blind test, letting you […]
The placement of near field monitors is something that is often disputed and there are many theories out there about what sounds best, but it all comes down to getting the highest amount of fidelity from the speakers to your ears. So push all the theories aside and think about the science behind it. Rather […]
No. Plan and simple, if the mix isn’t good, mastering won’t fix it. Mastering is something that is commonly confused and misunderstood. Mastering engineers make small surgical changes and bring the mix up to level, they don’t make big changes or adjust individual pieces of a mix. So if your mix isn’t sounding its best […]
