Recording & Production

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 | Jul 02, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Whether you’re chatting, being interviewed or full-on recording music over the internet, here are some tips to make sure it all goes smoothly and sounds as good as it can.

Tutorial | Jun 20, 2020 by Hollin Jones

In a word of endless software choice, hardware instruments and effects can offer something unique in terms of sonic character. Here are 5 pro tips for the best ways to use them.

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.

Tip | Jun 07, 2020 by Hollin Jones

Remixing is fun, creative and can even be lucrative. Here are 5 top tips for approaching it in ways you may not have considered.

Tutorial | May 28, 2020 by Matt Vanacoro

In case you hadn't noticed, the world is in a state of lockdown and meeting other musicians or sitting in the same physical space as a producer is still mainly forbidden. What to do then?

Tutorial | May 25, 2020 by Matt Vanacoro

Here's four short, to the point tips from Matt Vanacoro that'll help every producer and musician mix guitars better in electronic and dance music tracks.

Tutorial | May 19, 2020 by Noah Pred

Ableton Live is on of the most popular DAW on the planet and has workflows match the needs of many modern producer. However, there are user issues that crop up. Noah looks to set the record straight.

Tutorial | Apr 28, 2020 by Hollin Jones

You will need at some point to create small, web-friendly copies of your tracks. Here's how to go about it properly.

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.

Tutorial | Apr 01, 2020 by Matt Vanacoro

If you're isolating in your home studio and want to ensure all your gear stays virus and germ-free, Matt Vanacoro shares some excellent tips to help keep your instruments healthy.

Tip | Mar 27, 2020 by Noah Pred

We've all got more time alone at home now due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Here's some tips for working from your home studio during the outbreak.

Tutorial | Mar 13, 2020 by Noah Pred

Looking for instant inspiration in Ableton Live? A few rapid Simpler tricks can spice up old loops '" or instantly reconfigure remix stems into wild new combinations.