Lots of plugins for mixing audio have a magic button that will give you an MS output, but sometimes you just have to do it the old school way. Below …
Disclaimer: there’s no insinuation here that any of these recording techniques will actually get you the sound you want – they’re just some things I’ve done in the past for fun …
Sing with emotion: the holy grail for vocalists. This is important practice for singers, but also for audio engineers and producers so you can coach while in session. We get a lot …
Using aux input faders to create a subgroup in Pro Tools. Why use sub groups when mixing? Stem mixing or audio mastering. By creating sub mixes, you can more easily …
When setting up parallel effects in Pro Tools (or any digital audio workstation) it’s all about bussing and using aux sends to to route your signal. (Step by step towards …
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Live sound tricks are many, but real live sound tips are sometimes few and far between. Look here for three things that can make live sound easier. There’s also a good …
When recording an acoustic guitar your fist choice is: record in stereo or in mono? For purposes of this post we’ll talk only about stereo mic techniques for an acoustic …
Basic studio wiring setup for a split console. First: what’s a split console? Recording / mixing consoles are generally described as either split consoles or inline consoles. Knowing exactly what a …
Acoustic treatment for your home recording studio: A control room you can trust is something you need to do BEFORE you even think about flipping on the power and sitting …
Proper wiring of your patch bay is a vital part of the home recording studio set up. Related Studio Set Up Article: Recording studio wiring for split console. If you …
