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Take Things To The Next Level With The Notepad Technique

Feb 28, 2014 | Recording Month, Tips | 13 comments

As I near the end of the recording phase of a project I like to finish with this little exercise. I call it simply the Notepad Technique, and it has saved my butt and helped me take my recordings from OK to awesome many times. No matter your skill level, your DAW of...

Instant Low Cost Drum Enhancement [Video]

Feb 26, 2014 | Audio Example, My Music, Pro Tools, Recording Month, Tips, Video | 19 comments

Why wait for the mixing phase to enhance your drum sound? This classic technique is so easy, so fast, and can be done for less than $16, even for free in some cases. Some people overlook it, but not you. You’re going to be different. I have a good feeling about...

Stop Leaving Stuff For The Mixing Phase

Feb 24, 2014 | Mixing, Recording Month, Tips | 20 comments

If you’re recording and mixing your own material (or for a client) let me give you a piece of advice: pretend like the mixing phase doesn’t exist. Seriously folks, you need to change your entire mindset when in the studio. Push yourself to record your...

The Case For Multiple Low Cost Microphones

Feb 21, 2014 | Recording Month, Tips | 35 comments

I know it’s tempting to want to put all of your money towards one really nice microphone. The logic goes like this: if you are recording everything one instrument at a time, you can use that same nice microphone on every track. It’s almost like you had a...

Balance Your Recordings With These Two Elements [Video]

Feb 19, 2014 | Audio Example, My Music, Pro Tools, Recording Month, Tips, Video | 8 comments

Want a fuller recording that makes mixing a much easier process? One thing to keep in mind then is how much balance your tracks have. Specifically today I’m referring to the balance of both rhythmic and sustaining parts in a recording. This can be achieved in a...

The Secret To Wide And Full Guitar Recordings

Feb 17, 2014 | Recording Month, Tips | 39 comments

For years I thought the key to a big wide and full guitar sound was to layer multiple takes of my guitar part. Maybe two on the left, two on the right, and one up the middle. Why double when you can triple or quadruple right?! Ironically more isn’t what makes...
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