Modeling microphones might be the best option out there, especially if you’re a home studio musician. But what are modeling microphones? Are they any good? And is a modeling mic right for YOU? Keep reading to learn all about the world of modeling microphones. Here’s what we’re going to cover: What Is A Modeling Microphone? …
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Walk into any professional recording studio and you’ll probably see a Shure SM57. In fact, I can almost guarantee the studio owns at least one SM57. But why? What makes this microphone commonplace in the recording world? Let’s look at its quality, how to use it, how to modify it (optional), and if it’s even …
You may have heard audio engineers throw around the term “proximity effect.” It sounds complicated, but it’s really not. And it’s something you’ll need to learn about for recording music with a microphone, especially with a vocalist.
Everyone is using double tracking. I’m not saying just because everyone’s doing something that you should too. But with double tracking, there’s a reason everyone is using it. It makes your song sound more professional, full, and impactful. So here’s what it is and how to use it…
Tell me if you’ve ever experienced this… You record vocals at home and you think they sound great. But then you listen to a professionally recorded, mixed, and mastered song… And you realize the quality of your vocal recording just isn’t up to par. Now, the problem could be a lack of engineering or mixing …
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MIDI controllers are at the heart of the modern home recording studio. In fact, if you’re a home producer and you don’t have one, you’re missing out. Controllers open up a whole new world of musicality. So let’s talk about the best MIDI controllers for bedroom producers…
Think about this: you can work with a musician from anywhere in the world. Moving to one of the hot music cities is becoming a thing of the past. Yes, in some cases (like with publishing deals), it can drastically benefit you to move to Nashville. Or somewhere like that. But for co-writing, co-producing, or …
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If you’re like me, you prefer the sound of a live piano over a keyboard. Something about it just sounds more authentic. Capturing the room sound makes it feel like it’s right there with the listener. But if you’ve never recorded a real piano, it’s hard to know where to start. I’ve recorded piano many …
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Scratch tracks are a quick trick for getting better recordings in the long run. Lay down a track or two that you know won’t make it in the final mix. Then you can ensure the whole recording process goes smoothly. This guide will teach you how and when to use scratch tracks while recording.
Looking to mic your drum set? You can stop researching drum mics. Just read this post. I’m going to cover the best microphones for recording drums based on what part of the drum set they’re best for. Then we’ll go over some basic miking techniques for drums.
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