Stock Plugins vs. Third Party Plugins | FAQ Friday
Michael Beinhorn: Multi-Platinum Producer, from Herbie Hancock to Soundgarden
Like so many of the fantastic producers, engineers, and musicians we have the opportunity to talk to, Michael Beinhorn‘s career has been absolutely incredible. A lifelong artist, Michael started first as an illustrator, then a musician, before finally becoming an…
Blue Oyster Cult’s “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”: Inside the Song with Shelly Yakus
I recently sat down with my dear friend Shelly Yakus to talk about his experience recording one of the most iconic guitar riffs of all time! Shelly has had a phenomenal career. Not only is he a renowned producer and…
Stems vs Tracks What’s the Difference? | FAQ Friday
Quiet time – saving your ears for the mix
by Jerry Hammack, author of The Beatles Recording Reference Manuals (www.beatlesrecordingreferencemanuals.com / www.jerryhammack.com) One of the keys to successful mix engineering is keeping your ears fresh for what’s important – in short, the music. There are all kinds of ways…
Foo Fighters “Everlong”: Inside the Song
Upgrading your interface: Does it improve sound quality? | FAQ Friday
Ed Cherney: GRAMMY & TEC Award-Winning Producer/Engineer
Audio Gain, Volume, & Gain Staging
Many of us have wondered if there’s a technical difference between audio gain and volume. The answer is “yes,” even though the terms sometimes seem to be used interchangeably. The most important distinction between gain and volume is how, or…
Getting a Track Ready for Mastering | FAQ Friday
Shelly Yakus: One of the Greatest Engineers of All Time
Shelly Yakus has had a phenomenal career. Not only is he a renowned producer and recording/mixing engineer, but he’s also heavily involved with modern recording tech as co-founder/chief engineer of AfterMaster Audio Labs. Shelly is considered by his peers to…
Waves PRS Plugin Demo with Paul Reed Smith
Produce Like A Pro Remix Contest with Michael Wynne from In the Mix
