Recording & Production

Tutorial | Aug 03, 2015 by Joe Albano

Recording electric bass can be more straightforward than drums or guitar, but there are still potential issues that can trip you up. Here's 10 tips & techniques to help you capture the low end.

Tutorial | Aug 02, 2015 by Mo Volans

Part 5 of this series on music production techniques explores the less celebrated, but still crucial, mixing tools available: expanders, exciters and enhancers. These can make a good mix, great!

Tutorial | Aug 01, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

When enhancing your mixes you'll want access to a truly professional EQ. FabFilter's Pro-Q 2 is a go-to for many producers and engineers, and in this video you'll learn what all the controls do.

Tutorial | Jul 26, 2015 by Mo Volans

In part 4 in this series on music production techniques, we'll explore the different types of equalization from a digital mixing perspective. There's plenty of audio examples to get stuck into as well

Tutorial | Jul 26, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

If you're completely new to Logic Pro and are feeling lost, don't despair. Booker Edwards has a new video course designed for you. In this video from the course he shows how to setup the main window.

Tutorial | Jul 24, 2015 by Shane Berry

In part two (the final part) of this mini-series, Shane Berry looks at Hi-Fi vs. nearfield monitors and the pros and cons of adding a subwoofer to your project studio speaker setup.

Tutorial | Jul 23, 2015 by Shane Berry

It's a myth that you need BIG speakers (or monitors) for your studio. In this two-part mini-series, Shane Berry explores the reasons you should go small, and the benefits this could bring you.

Tutorial | Jul 22, 2015 by Rounik Sethi

In his new advanced course on using external MIDI in Logic Pro X, Booker Edwards shows how to go multi-timbral and use vintage audio processing hardware and get them all in sync in Logic Pro X.

Tutorial | Jul 21, 2015 by Hollin Jones

Steinberg Cubase 8 has all the tools you need to get the perfect arrangement. Hollin Jones shows you how with these eight excellent tips.

Tutorial | Jul 20, 2015 by Darren Burgos

Imagine being able to stream audio from your iPad synth directly into Logic Pro X on your Mac... with low latency. Imagine no longer! Darren Burgos shows how using Audreio as a plug-in inside Logic.

Tutorial | Jul 19, 2015 by Mo Volans

Welcome to part 3 in this series on music production techniques. Think of these as essential audio concepts every self-respecting producer should know! This article delves into distortion effects.

Tutorial | Jul 16, 2015 by Joe Albano

Automation is an effective way to add interest to your productions in Pro Tools. Being able to alter volume, panning and plug-in controls will allow you to truly sculpt an engaging piece of music.

Tutorial | Jul 15, 2015 by Andy Bowen

Interested in getting the perfect setup for your guitar? There's no need to stick to either a pure analog or pure digital rig when you can have the best of both worlds. Andy Bowen explains more.

Tutorial | Jul 14, 2015 by Matt Vanacoro

All modern music makers need to understand audio concepts like bit depth, sample rate and headroom so they can push your production setup to the max. Matt Vanacoro explores the basics and some.

Tutorial | Jul 13, 2015 by G.W. Childs IV

Is it true that you can turn any sample or mistake into something beautiful or suitable in Ableton Live? G.W. Childs thinks so and wants to prove it to you in this tutorial.