Tutorial | Sep 05, 2020 by Joe Albano

Joe Albano take sus through the ins and outs of creating aggregate audio devices for Mac users and explains why and in what situations you'd want to consider doing this.

Tutorial | Aug 24, 2020 by Joe Albano

Joe Albano takes us beyond the basics of inline audio processing and shines a light upon parallel processing and the benefits and uses of using sends and returns when mixing with reverb.

Tutorial | Jul 31, 2020 by Joe Albano

Modern computers are capable of handling the demands of audio production, but there are still recommended minimum requirements and optimizations that need to be taken into account for reliability.

Tutorial | Jul 04, 2020 by Joe Albano

Joe Albano investigates the chicken or egg situation for music producers... which effects should go first in your plug-in chain? Compressor or EQ, reverb or delay?

Tutorial | Jun 19, 2020 by Joe Albano

Bring out your microphone(s)! Joe Albano is back with an essential guide to recording a wide array of instruments, from guitars to saxaphones, drum kits to pianos.

Tutorial | Jun 03, 2020 by Joe Albano

Classic analog audio hardware is highly desired to add warmth and character to tracks. Joe Albano shows how to use Logic Pro X's included plug-ins to good effect.

Tutorial | Apr 16, 2020 by Joe Albano

Learn how to add sheen and shape your final mixes with iZotope Ozone's dynamic tonal processing capabilities.

Tutorial | Apr 06, 2020 by Joe Albano

Joe Albano reveals how dynamics plug-ins like compressors and limiters can be utilised in ways you might not expect.

Tutorial | Apr 02, 2020 by Joe Albano

Discover eight essential tips that pro audio engineers and music producers use to improve their mixes.

Tip | Nov 19, 2019 by Joe Albano

Even if you're not an experienced keyboardist, Joe Albano has some pro tips to help you add keys to your guitar-heavy tracks for a different flavour.

Tutorial | Oct 29, 2019 by Joe Albano

You can save lots of time in Logic by making efficient use of its powerful system of patches and settings, recalling whole setups in an instant. Joe Albano shows you how it's done.

Tutorial | Oct 21, 2019 by Joe Albano

MIDI controller keyboards come in all shapes, sizes and configurations. Joe Albano explains your options, whatever your keyboard needs may be.

Tutorial | Oct 18, 2019 by Joe Albano

M/S processing is found on a range of software and hardware processors. But what is it used for? Joe Albano demystifies this sometimes misunderstood technique.

Tutorial | Oct 09, 2019 by Joe Albano

There can seem a bewildering array of mics out there but in truth, your choice comes down to a few key factors. Here, Joe Albano shares his pro tips for choosing the right microphone.

Review | Oct 03, 2019 by Joe Albano

With its plethora of inputs and outputs, OSSC is well suited to serve as the center of a DAW-based studio. But there's much more to Antelope's latest high-end interface, as Joe Albano discovered.