What should you upgrade first: Mic or Preamp? | FAQ Friday
Inside the Song: “Song 2” by Blur with Graham Coxon
Working with Ace Frehley on Origins, Vol. 1: Untold Stories
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Jellyfish’s ‘Spilt Milk’: Inside the Album with Roger Joseph Manning Jr.
The Pros of Earning a Sound Engineering Degree
There are a lot of perspectives and opinions on whether going to college for audio engineering is worth it. One of the biggest arguments against working on a sound engineering degree is that it’s really no substitute for real-world experience…
The Best Way To Learn How To Mix | FAQ Friday
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Do You Need an Audio Engineering Degree?
Let’s dive straight in. Do you need an audio engineering degree to become an engineer? No. Traditionally, great engineers have learned by doing—starting as an intern in a studio and being mentored by peers to develop their skills. The professional…
How much time should you spend on each part of the creative process? | FAQ Friday
Recording a Full Band with a $99 Mic (Blue Ember)
Recording a Song with the iZotope Spire (Giveaway)
Foo Fighters “Everlong”: Inside the Song
Home Studio Ideas: Essential Equipment & Considerations
For aspiring musicians, engineers, and producers, the home studio space is a prerequisite. It’s where you’ll spend countless hours writing songs, recording, mixing, and tinkering! Today, the home recording set-up doesn’t have to cost a fortune—there are many affordable ways…
Scott Baxendale: Acoustic Conversion Process
Hi! My name is Gordon McNeil! (Musician, Producer, Mixer, Label Owner)
Hi! I’m Gordon McNeil! In 2014, I was touring with the world’s leading Queen Tribute band “One Night Of Queen” fronted by Gary Mullen (winner of TV show Stars In Their Eyes) It was touring pretty much for a full…
Analog Delay vs Digital Delay | FAQ Friday
Using Drum Samples In A Mix | FAQ Friday
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Cloudlifter Mic Activator Demo & Giveaway
Acoustic Guitar Miking Techniques | FAQ Friday
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Raised in recording studios (Talking with Ryan Hewitt)
While we were in Nashville for NAMM and the Produce Like A Pro Masterclass, I had a chance to stop by the House Of Blues Studios to talk with the incredibly talented Ryan Hewitt. Ryan Hewitt is a Grammy award-winning…
Did modern music ruin feel & vibe? | FAQ Friday
Releasing Singles vs. Albums vs. Eps | FAQ Friday
Headphones & Monitor Calibration | FAQ Friday
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How to Write a Song with 10 Helpful Holistic Hints
When it comes to writing music, there’s surely no substitute for a bit of creativity and the keen desire to make something new. Everyone has a method all their own, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t observable parallels between creative…
If you could work with any artist, who would it be? | FAQ Friday
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Is Investing in Audio School Worth It?
I decided to go to audio school after already studying an unrelated field in college. There are a multitude of reasons why it was a great personal decision for me, but it didn’t come without its downsides either. Firstly, it’s important to…
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Recording a full song with 1 mic (Lewitt LCT 540 Subzero)
5 Essential Recording Tips
Lewitt DTP Beat Kit Pro 7 Demo & Giveaway
Glyn Johns Method: Recording Drums with 4 microphones
For anyone who’s endeavored the mighty task of recording a full band on a shoestring budget, you know one of the hardest set-ups to mic up is a drum set. If you’re new or just starting out, there’s a pretty…