Drum Recording 101 (How to Mic Drums for Beginners)

Recording acoustic drums can be a challenging task, but the effort is well worth it when it comes to achieving a great sounding record. If the music you’re working on calls for live drums, but you’ve never recorded drums before, or you’re just looking to improve your drum recordings, we’ll be breaking down the steps …

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How to Record Banjo – Tips and Tricks to get a great sound

A graphic that reads "The Complete Banjo Recording Guide" with a photo of a banjo player

The banjo is a wonderful instrument that’s heavily featured in bluegrass, country, folk, and even pop/rock music. Its unique sound makes it stand out in a mix, but it also can be tricky to record. If you’re not sure how to record banjo, or just want to take your banjo recordings to the next level, …

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What is a Pop Filter? Do I need one?

Do I need a pop filter for recording vocals?

If you’re learning about music recording and production, chances are, you’ve heard of pop filters! You may not know what a pop filter is, and why it would be useful. We’ll break down what a pop filter is, and when you need to use one. What is a pop filter? A pop filter is a …

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What is Ear Fatigue? (Plus 3 ways to prevent it!)

What is ear fatigue?

What is ear fatigue? You may have heard an audio engineer or mixer mention that they’re dealing with ear fatigue. Also known as listener fatigue, ear fatigue is the sensation of temporary hearing loss after exposure to loud sounds. When an engineer mentions that they’re experiencing ear fatigue, that doesn’t mean that their hearing is …

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Do I Need a Subwoofer For Mixing? (3 Things To Consider)

Do I Need a Subwoofer?

If you’re musician, producer, or just someone who listens to music at home, you may asking yourself “do I need a subwoofer?” In this article, we’ll break down the different uses in which a subwoofer might come in handy, and suggest some of our top picks for boosting bass frequencies! What is a subwoofer? Before …

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Guitar Setup Guide for Recording (Electric Guitar)

Guitar Setup Guide

So, you’ve booked some studio time, and you’re looking to get your guitar sounding ace? Thankfully, our guitar setup guide is here to help! Your guitar’s setup will play a factor in its playability and its sound, so it’s important to make sure it’s set up and ready for action! Nothing derails a recording session …

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Band Lighting Guide (Concert Lighting 101)

Band Lighting Guide (Concert Lighting 101)

If you’re looking to elevate your stage show, proper band lighting is a great place to start! In this guide, we’ll be breaking down the best options for band lighting, from simple LEDs and DIY options, to pre-programmed lights via DMX! Before we get into the best lights, DMX interfaces, and show design, let’s start …

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How To Sync LED Lights to Music (Studio LEDs)

How to Sync LED Lights to Music

With the rise of social media, lots of studios are focusing more and more on aesthetics. Plus, having a visually inspiring work place can be a good thing! One element of a good aesthetic for your studio is lighting. That brings us to the question of how to sync LED lights to music. There are …

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