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What Was the Greatest Supergroup Ever?
What Is a Supergroup? A supergroup is a band formed by musicians who are already famous or accomplished from previous projects, whether as solo artists or members of other successful groups. Unlike typical bands that rise together, supergroups are born from existing…
Chris Von Sneidern’s Pocket-Sized Powerhouse: A Studio Steeped in Songs and Stories
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iyYLd-OjrU&t=505sVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Hidden Pocket-Sized Studio: Chris Von Sneidern (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iyYLd-OjrU&t=505s) Tucked away in San Francisco’s Mission District is a small, fireproof room that holds decades of sonic history. It’s not a museum, though it could…
Hole’s “Celebrity Skin”: Inside the Song with Michael Beinhorn
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The Pros and Cons of Pro Tools
A personal look at why I use it—and why so many professionals do too Pro Tools is one of the most widely used DAWs in music, post-production, and broadcast. Whether you’re tracking a band, editing dialogue for a feature film,…
Mix Review Checklist: The Basics
When reviewing a mix, it’s easy to get lost in the music or hyper-focused on one element. This checklist is designed to help maintain perspective and catch the most common technical, tonal, and musical issues before moving on to mastering—or…
The Ultimate Pro Tools Course with Jon Connolly – Now Only $67
If you’ve ever dreamed of producing music to the same standard as the records you grew up with — the ones that shaped your taste, your memories, and maybe even your career path — then this is your moment. The…
Mix With Instinct – Trust Your Ears
If there’s one message I wish every engineer would take to heart, it’s this: use your ears. In a world flooded with visual tools, specs, and plugins packed with readouts, it’s easy to forget that mixing isn’t a visual discipline. It’s…
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…