Music Recording Techniques

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Music Recording Techniques

If you’re like me, your musical career might have started in your garage jamming with your buddies. Those were good times, but nowadays it’s not as easy to get a band together, or to find a place with room to jam. Fortunately, modern technology has made it possible to get that same garage band feeling [...]

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Recording The Electric Guitar At The Home Recording Studio

Music Recording Techniques

With home recording at an all-time high (in both quantity and quality), there seems to be no end to the amount of gear you can use to create and massage your guitar tone. Modeling amps, pedalboards with a gazillion-and-one effects, virtual microphones, and more are all available to press into action. While all this tech has its place, it’s good to know how to get more with less.

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Boosting Track Count – Music Recording

Music Recording Techniques

Today’s portable recorders offer a lot more than the original units did so many years ago. On-board effects, faders, and great sound quality are just some of the improvements. Many of the digital recorders even feature virtual tracks that greatly extend their functionality. Regardless of the number of tracks your recorder has, there is that inevitable moment that every engineer must face – the need for one more track than you have!

Here’s what to do when it happens to you…

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Reverb – Who's Still Making This Common Mistake?

Music Recording Techniques

Reverb can add depth and fullness to sound, but it’s important to remember that a little goes a long way. A common mistake is to pour too much reverb into the mix, and instead of enjoying a sense of space, the sound is drowned in sonic mud. There are a few ways you can find the right balance.

Here are some good tips to avoid this mistake…

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