Tutorial | May 25, 2017 by Joe Albano

Logic comes with a bunch of bundled plug-ins but while you may know the reverbs and delays, some of the more unusual models have much to offer, as Joe Albano explains.

Tutorial | May 23, 2017 by Joe Albano

The recording process can throw all kinds of curve balls at you, however well prepared you may be. Joe Albano shares some industry secrets that can save your bacon if the worst happens.

Tutorial | May 14, 2017 by Joe Albano

Understanding the acoustics of your working space is key to getting mixes that travel well, especially when it comes to low end. Joe Albano explains why.

Tutorial | May 11, 2017 by Joe Albano

Close miking is a core skill for recording all kinds of sources from guitar and drums through to keyboards and vocals. Joe Albano takes you through the fundamentals of this technique.

Tutorial | May 06, 2017 by Joe Albano

Playing with the stereo field of your sounds can be a creative mixing technique. But as Joe Albano explains, there are some pitfalls you'll need to avoid.

Tutorial | Apr 30, 2017 by Joe Albano

Software lets us create vocal harmonies even after the singer has left the studio, but there's an art to making the results sound believable, as Joe Albano explains.

Review | Apr 28, 2017 by Joe Albano

iZotope's RX is one of the most powerful audio repair tools in the business. So what could a new version add? Quite a lot, as Joe Albano found out...

Tutorial | Apr 14, 2017 by Joe Albano

You have probably seen the software versions, but how much do you know about the legendary hardware synths that inspired generations of music makers?

Tutorial | Apr 13, 2017 by Joe Albano

Blending real and virtual instruments, when done correctly, can help to ensure that your productions sound more live than they really are. Joe Albano explains why.

Tutorial | Apr 09, 2017 by Joe Albano

Interference in your mic recordings can come from a bewildering array of different places. Joe Albano explains the most common culprits, and how to avoid them.

Tutorial | Apr 07, 2017 by Joe Albano

So you've fixed some of your solo producer bad behaviors... but there are more ways you could improve! In this new instalment, Joe Albano explains how.

Tutorial | Apr 05, 2017 by Joe Albano

Ever wondered what exactly Logic's audio preferences do? Wonder no more, as Joe Albano demystifies them!

Review | Mar 20, 2017 by Joe Albano

Guitar and bass amp simulations are often indistinguishable from the real thing. Here are seven of the best, plus a couple of honorable mentions.

Tutorial | Mar 12, 2017 by Joe Albano

Since Moog Music reissued the classic Minimoog Model D analog synthesizer, there's been a lot of talk about this particular synth and what makes it unique and great. Joe Albano explores it deeper.

Review | Mar 09, 2017 by Joe Albano

Fission allows you to split a sound into its transient and tonal parts, independently manipulate them using Eventide's world-class effects and then fuse them back together.