Are Songwriting Contests Worth Entering? Are They Legit?
You have probably seen songwriting contests advertised, and you may have wondered if they are legit, and whether they are they worth entering. Many songwriting…
Auto-Tune Pitch-Correction: How Does It Work and Is It Cheating?
The phrase “auto-tune” can have some negativity associated with it. There often seems to be some stigma attached to its use. You will probably have…
Should Tweeters Be on the Inside or Outside (And Why)?
Due to a lack of vertical space I want to place my studio monitors horizontally. So I need to know if the tweeters should be…
Why Are Open-Back Headphones Better for Mixing?
You may have heard that open-back headphones are supposed to be better for mixing music than closed-back designs. I heard that too, but I prefer…
Do I Need a Power Conditioner for My Home Studio?
I was talking to a musician friend the other day about equipment we have, and he asked me if I have a power conditioner in…
Should You Store Your Sample Libraries on an External Hard Drive?
Sample libraries and other audio files can fill your computer’s hard drive up faster than almost anything. As soon as you start to accumulate sample…
Ear Training Can Make You a Better Music Producer
When you work with experienced musicians and music producers they often seem to have the instinctive ability to recognize things in the music that others…
How to Prepare Your Tracks for Audio Mixing: A 5-Step Guide
Once you have recorded the individual tracks in your audio production it’s time to mix the tracks into the finished piece of music. One thing…
How to Improve Your Songwriting Skills and Why It’s Important
One thing that will really help to make your recording studio a success is being able to write songs. Being a good songwriter will attract…
Audio Effects Processors – What They Do, a Beginner’s Guide
Audio effects are an essential tool in music production. Effects plugins can transform a sound, and turn a boring track into something really exciting. As…
What Is Audio Mastering and Can You Do It Yourself in Your Home Studio?
After you have finished recording and mixing the tracks in your music production, you probably know that the next stage in the process is mastering…
5 Pro-Tips for Recording Vocals in Your Home Studio
Whatever type of music you are recording in your home studio, sooner or later you are going to want to record some vocals. You might…