#16: Is There A Correct Order To Record In?

Pre-production is critical to the success of your record. It's an essential part of preparing yourself, your songs and your setup for the actual recording process. Only after

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#15: If You’re Not Doing Pre-Production, You’re Missing Out!

Pre-production is critical to the success of your record. It's an essential part of preparing yourself, your songs and your setup for the actual recording process.Only after pre-production

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#14: Why You Need A “Producer” (even if you’re producing yourself)

You need a "producer" (that can be yourself) because getting a decent sounding recording is not enough. It's not enough to record clean signals, avoid hum and noise

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#13: Understanding The Controls On Your Recording Gear

Confused by all the switches, buttons and knobs on your recording gear? "What does this knob on my recording gear actually do and how does this all work?

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#12: Bass Tone Is More Than Just Low End

Bass Tone is not just about getting the low end right. The bass has to cut through the mix and we need a bass tone that makes it

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#11: 5 Essential Steps To A Pro Vocal Recording

The vocal almost always is the most important part of a song.But what is actually most important when it comes to vocal recording? Let's discuss and find out

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#10: What Is Mastering? Do I Need To Have My Music Mastered?

Mastering is a confusing topic, right?Why is there an additional step when my music is already mixed? What's the difference between mixing and mastering? Should I master myself?

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#9: Why Drum Samples Might Even Sound MORE NATURAL Than Your “Real Drums”

Using triggers and drum samples is a no-no? You want to keep your "real, natural drums" at all cost?You might want to think twice about that. Because drum

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#8: How To Make Programmed Drums Sound Big AND Natural

"Ok, so I know that MIDI drums are an option. But...how do I actually program drums the "right" way?"Programmed drums sound fake to you? You love the control,

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#7: MIDI Drums Or “Real Drums” – What’s The Better Option For Your Record?

Not sure whether you should record your drum kit, or program MIDI drums for your record?Are you afraid MIDI drums will sound fake? Wondering if you can really

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