12 Ways to Use Your iDevice in the Studio
A list of 12 different ways an iPhone or iPad can be useful in your recording studio, including links to some great iOS apps and accessories.
read more »Phase: Timing Difference or Polarity?
One of the most commonly confused audio-related topics is “phase.” This article helps differentiate between the concept of polarity vs timing difference.
read more »Acoustic Treatment for Small Studios – Part I
An article about acoustic treatment for small studios featuring two studio acoustics professionals: Tom Day and Bryan Knisley.
read more »Interview with Chris Athens
Interview with Chris Athens, Senior Mastering Engineer at Sterling Sound. Chris’s mastering credits include Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Erykah Badu, Coldplay and many more.
read more »Understanding the Basics of Sound Synthesis
An article about the fundamentals of different methods of sound synthesis.
read more »Interview with Andrew Dawson – Part 2
Our follow-up interview with Grammy Award winning engineer/producer Andrew Dawson (Kanye West, Drake, Common, Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I., Rick Ross & more)
read more »The Great Audio Software & eBook Giveaway of 2012
Help us reach 1000 Likes on Facebook and 1000 followers on Twitter for a chance to win your choice of some great audio software and eBooks.
read more »Free SoundToys Little Radiator Plug-in
SoundToys is back at SXSW, and they’re giving away FREE copies of their new Little Radiator plugin. Get your copy today!
read more »How It’s Made: Microphones, Instruments, and More
A collection of How It’s Made episodes including: microphones, vinyl records, drums, cymbals, guitar, piano, organ, violin, and more.
read more »Tips for Controlling Vocal Sibilance
This article discusses some ways to control vocal sibilance, and keep the problem from becoming a musical distraction.
read more »4 Steps for Effective Guitar Mixing
An article about effectively mixing guitars from a stylistic and musically relevant standpoint.
read more »Mixing Rap Vocals – Part 3: Compression
The third and final installment of the Mixing Rap Vocals series. This one focuses on compression techniques.
read more »Tips for Mixing Toward Loudness
Discusses various aspects of mixes that contribute to the eventual loudness of a finished master, including tips on what to listen for.
read more »Tips for Effective Buss Compression
An article about buss compression. Includes audio examples and explanations of effective and ineffective ways to shape your sound.
read more »P&E Wing Recommendations for Archival Media
A look at the recommendations for archival media from the Producers & Engineers Wing.
read more »How to Choose the Best Audio Education
A guide to navigating the overwhelming amount of choices in audio education, and how to find the one that aligns with your personal learning objectives.
read more »How to Archive Multitrack DAW Recordings
This article introduces some basic techniques for creating both consolidated and flat multitracks for archiving your DAW recordings.
read more »Considerations for Mixing and Mastering for Vinyl
Discusses some of the physical characteristics of vinyl records, and a few mixing & mastering considerations that can affect the sound.
read more »An Introduction to Archiving Music Recordings
An introduction to the basics and industry standards involved in archiving your music recordings.
read more »Mastering Roundup: Mastering in a Changing Industry
Part 2 of our virtual roundtable discussion with four highly-regarded mastering engineers. We talk changing roles, specialization, and affects of the audio education boom.
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