With home recording setups getting more and more pro these days, a studio-grade acoustic guitar sound is within reach. Let’s discuss how to get you there. Before Setting up Anything … 1. Consider the Space.  Most folks prefer a less reverberant space to record guitar. This gives us a dead, clean sound to work with in post-production. Try to find a room or a corner of a space that doesn’t have a lot of pingy, slappy echoes. Oftentimes, playing with the soundhole pointing into an open closet will do the trick! 2. Consider the Guitar. If you have the choice among multiple guitars, you should ..read more

Alright, you’ve got your acoustic guitars tracked, and now it’s time to get down and dirty with the mix. Here’s a guide to get you that professional sound from the comfort of your home studio. Have a Plan for the Role of the Guitar in the Mix Is this a solo acoustic guitar track? Is there a singer too? Is the guitar fitting into an overall band sound? You need to know what the guitar is doing in the track before you know how to mix it. If it’s the only instrument, you need a balanced sound that is robust in all frequency ranges. If it’s accompanying a singer, you need to be out of the voice’s ..read more

Are you a musician that is trying to record your music at home? Are you getting frustrated because you feel like the recordings aren’t turning out how you thought they would? It might feel like there is no hope that you could ever sound as good as the singers you love. Look, I get it. I spent years recording my songs from home, only to be disappointed and embarrassed when I’d listen back. I knew I could sing, but I couldn’t get a recording that did my voice and songs justice. It wasn’t until I got an internship at a professional recording studio that I saw what goes on “behind the hood” of exc ..read more

Recording great-sounding drums is only the first step of producing an epic drum track. The next challenge is making them fit in with the rest of your music. While mixing recorded drum tracks is one of the most enjoyable elements to mix in music, it’s also one of the most difficult. It’s easy to get lost down the rabbit hole when mixing drums, and one wrong turn can derail your entire production. If you follow these nine tips, you will get your drums sounding epic in a mix, so you can be confident that your next song will make your listeners want to move, groove, and hit repeat. Let’s begin! 1 ..read more

Most musicians are not sure what actually makes a mix sound professional. It’s tough for those attempting to mix their own music to know whether they’re making the right decisions when mixing and find it nearly impossible to get that “polished” sound. If you’ve been struggling and looking for information on how the mixing pros make songs sound awesome, then you are in the right place. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what makes a great mix and what you need to think about to make your mixes sound more polished and professional. So whether you’re just starting out with music mixing or ar ..read more

It’s no secret that the music industry is saturated with aspiring artists and musicians. Standing out from the crowd with your recordings can be difficult, but there are a few key things you can do to make your music production and recordings sound more professional. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at seven common music production mistakes that can make your songs sound amateurish. By avoiding these mistakes, you’ll be on your way to sounding like a pro. Let’s begin! #1 Overusing Plugins Most Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) come stock with tons of plugins. The temptation when mixing is ..read more

Recording your own music is a fun and rewarding experience, but it takes a long time to get results you’re happy with. This is why most songwriters find the choice to hire professional session musicians the best and fastest way to make your music sound incredible. Professional session musicians have years of experience recording music, and they’ll be able to help you get that sound you’re searching for. They also work quickly and efficiently so you won’t have to waste valuable time and money. In this article, we’ll give you five key reasons why choosing to hire professional session musicians i ..read more

Home recording studio setup is such a daunting task. It requires proper planning, research, and nights of preparation, isn’t it? No, it’s not. Welcome to the digital age. Getting started with making music is now easier than ever and affordable too. All you need is a few essentials and you can get started with recording your own music. To build a home recording studio, you need to find a space, proper equipment, and perfectly tuned ears. Though, there’ll always be a difference between recording at a studio and recording at home. Since it’s more of a DIY project, you will need to master a few tr ..read more

Regardless of genre, there is no overstating the importance of having well-mixed vocals in a song. For many listeners, a song’s lyrics are the element they most strongly identify with and listen for. For that reason, making sure your vocal tracks maintain their presence and clarity in the overall mix should always be one of your highest priorities. Of all the tools at your disposal, having the proper vocal compression can mean the difference between a professional-sounding mix and something more… amateurish. But before you can apply a compressor, you first need to know which type of compressio ..read more

When monitoring your latest mixes, we believe that a set of the best studio headphones should always be present. Any good music producer will tell you that they monitor with whatever system they can get their hands on, whether it’s a pair of studio monitors, a Bluetooth speaker, or even a vehicle radio. And, of course, the greatest studio headphones their money will allow. Headphones (sometimes known as “cans”) are arguably one of the most often utilized equipment in the studio. They’re a must-have tool for evaluating a mix’s stereo picture, low-end, and fine detail. It’s essential to pick the ..read more