Feb 28, 2014 | Recording Month, Tips |
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...
Feb 26, 2014 | Audio Example, My Music, Pro Tools, Recording Month, Tips, Video |
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...
Feb 24, 2014 | Mixing, Recording Month, Tips |
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...
Feb 21, 2014 | Recording Month, Tips |
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...
Feb 19, 2014 | Audio Example, My Music, Pro Tools, Recording Month, Tips, Video |
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...
Feb 17, 2014 | Recording Month, Tips |
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...