#36: Make Better Decisions (And Better Sounding Records) With Proper, Intentional Gain Staging

Gain staging is one of the most overlooked topics and, when done wrong, most common problems in DIY productions. People either don't fully understand it, think it's boring,

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#35: Drum Overheads Are Not Just Cymbal Mics

Many people think of drum overheads as “cymbal mics” - but they are (or can be) much more than that.Overheads are super important for the overall drum sound!

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#34: „Should I Record Flat And Dry Tracks Or Compress And EQ On The Way In?“

"Should I Record Flat And Dry Tracks Or Compress And EQ On The Way In?“This is a very common and valid question and we're not sure if it

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#33: Bass Amp vs DI – How To Choose The Right Approach And Gear For Capturing Your Dream Bass Tone

There are a lot of different ways to capture a bass amp (or bass guitar in general) and to dial in a great bass tone. And there are

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#32: How To Make Amp Sims And Kemper Profiles Work (They Can Sound Just As Good As “Real” Amps)

"I've tried using amp sims but they just don't sound like the real thing." Is this you? Do you feel like amp sims are great for writing, but you'd

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#31: Make Your Chorus POP With These 5 Vocal Arrangement And Production Tricks

Do you know the feeling when the chorus kicks in and you're like "YES, HOLY SH*T, THIS IS HUGE!"? Goosebumps, emotions, energy, excitement - a great chorus can

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#30: What Makes A Great Production? The Answers To: “How Do I Know If It Sounds Good?” And “What Should I Actually Listen For?”

"What Makes A Great Production?" This is probably the most asked question of all. It's also one of the most important ones and, unfortunately, quite difficult to answer.What we

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#29: “How Do You Develop A Unique Drum Sound?” (We Got This Interesting Question – So We Answered)

We got a well thought-out, long email from Rollo, one of our email subscribers, asking a great question: "How Do You Develop A Unique Drum Sound?"This one got

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#28: Track Your Progress – The Mindset, Strategy, Tactics and Tools You Need To Stay On Top Of Your Project

In order to stay motivated and keep pushing your project forward, you need to track your progress. You need know where you are, what you've already accomplished, what's ahead

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#27: The Pitfalls Of Being Overly Obsessive While Tracking – How Being Too Hard On Yourself And Your Bandmates Can Negatively Affect Performances And Relationships

Taking it seriously and putting in a lot of effort is good - Being overly obsessive is not.Are you the type of person who loves the technical aspect

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