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Compressing Bass with the Audioscape Opto Compressor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g379HdScIfgVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Recording & Mixing Heart Of Gold by Neil Young | AudioScape 260VU & Opto Comp Review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g379HdScIfg) When it comes to achieving that thick, warm bass sound in music production, few tools…
Inside Dream Rack Studios: A Journey with Trent Berry – Based at the Legendary Hyde Street Studios
Welcome to Dream Rack Studios, a creative hub where music comes alive through passion and dedication. Located within the legendary Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco, Dream Rack stands on hallowed ground. For decades, these rooms have echoed with the sounds of cultural…
What Is an Impulse Response and Why Guitarists Should Care
An impulse response (IR) is like a sonic snapshot – it captures the complete character of your amp setup in incredible detail. In guitar terms, it means recreating the sound of your speaker, mic, mic placement, and even the room you’re playing…
Recording Drums with Will Chason at Hyde Street Studios
Download The Multitracks Here! A deep dive into drum tracking at San Francisco’s most legendary studio Welcome to the exciting world of drum recording at the legendary Hyde Street Studios in San Francisco. This iconic space has played host to…
The 20 Best Guitar Impulse Responses in 2025 [Free and Paid]
Collecting impulse responses isn’t necessarily new tech. But it is becoming increasingly popular for capturing the sound of a unique speaker cabinet, microphone, and room for guitar. Beyond your amp settings, there’s a whole lot more that affects your…
Understanding Compression: Your Ultimate Guide – With Real-World Insight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pMlRuv6Bo4Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How To Use COMPRESSION: Ultimate Breakdown (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pMlRuv6Bo4) Compression isn’t just a technical tool, it’s a shaping force—one of those subtle yet powerful techniques that can define the emotional impact of a track.…
Simple Ways to Increase Loudness in Your Mix
By definition, loudness is a subjective perception of volume. It varies from person to person based on a variety of physiology and psychological factors. It’s also frequently confused with physical measures of volume, such as sound pressure level represented by…
Michael Beinhorn: A Life in Sound, A Legacy in Creativity
Happy Birthday to Michael Beinhorn — Visionary, Mentor, and Friend Happy Birthday, Michael. Today we celebrate not just the extraordinary producer behind some of the most iconic records in music history, but also the brilliant mind, generous spirit, and…
Exploring the World of Otis McDonald: A Journey Through Music, Innovation, and Studio Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGGqZm1slSIVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: 7.6 BILLION Youtube Views Making Money From Royalty Free Music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGGqZm1slSI) In the heart of San Francisco, the legendary Studio D inside Hyde Street Studios serves as a backdrop for a fascinating…
Happy 90th Birthday, Carol Kaye: A Tribute to a Musical Icon
I had the unforgettable experience of meeting Carol Kaye at NAMM in the late ‘90s. She was at a booth, playing jazz guitar with the same effortless brilliance that had defined her career. I was utterly starstruck. To witness her…
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Exploring Wally’s HydeOut: A Producer’s Perspective
As a producer, engineer, and mixer, I’ve worked in many studios, each with its own strengths. But stepping into Wally’s HydeOut, housed inside the legendary Hyde Street Studios, is something special. This is a space where modern recording technology and vintage analogue warmth…
Mixing Pop Vocals: Insights and Techniques with Richard Furch
When it comes to mixing pop vocals, there’s a world of techniques and insights that can elevate your tracks from good to great. Here, with Richard Furch, we dive deep into the nuances of mixing vocals, exploring the choices and…
Exploring the Creative Space of Richard Furch’s Studio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLz4o4bOjgQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: STUDIO Tour Ultimate MIX Room With Richard Furch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLz4o4bOjgQ) Check Out Richard’s New Course Here Stepping into a recording studio is like entering a world where creativity meets technology, and that’s exactly…