The 59th Annual Grammys: Performances, Pop Stars, & Politics as Usual
Posted February 15, 2017 by
Another year, another set of hearts broken just-in-time to be mended or further wrecked by Valentine's Day. The Grammys have come and gone while giving us a look back at the highlights of last years … Read more
Ableton Vs. Reason: An In-depth Comparison of Two Popular DAW Software Programs
Posted February 8, 2017 by
Ableton Live 10 - $799 on AmazonReason 10 - $399 on Amazon
Table of Contents
Ableton Vs. Reason: Audio And MIDI
Basics
What They Offer
Ableton: Interface, Workflow, Working with Audio/Samples
Reason: Interface, Workflow, … Read more
The Benefits of Audio School
Posted February 2, 2017 by
For many, taking the ambitious entrance into the field of audio engineering can be a challenge. Nowadays, the advantage of the internet has numerous artists developing skills at paces beyond what anyone would’ve thought possible … Read more
Will Obama become the the President… of Playlists?
Posted January 20, 2017 by
If Obama wants a job at Spotify they just posted a job that only he can fill.
If there was ever a president had a connection to music, it was Bill Clinton, remember that saxophone! If … Read more
Sound FX Design: Perception vs. Reality
Posted January 13, 2017 by
I remember an incident years ago where I was once locked in my studio creating sound effects from a list of over 1000 sounds needed for a new shoot-em up game when a producer walked … Read more
Multiband Compression: What Is It and Why Use It?
Posted January 12, 2017 by
Compression is a common technique used by all audio engineers and producers, and is one of the only processing techniques used throughout the entire recording process.
Tracking
Mixing/Editing
Mastering
Most of the common uses for compression … Read more
5 Waves Compressors to Help You Achieve Better Dynamics
Posted January 11, 2017 by
When it comes to the world of simple compression, there are not too many variables that can steer you into a confusing situation. However, with the huge variety of plugins available these days, it can … Read more
A Tribute to George Michael – 10 Best Covers of Last Christmas
Posted January 11, 2017 by
Last Christmas we lost a legend. Yesterday, award-winning songwriter and performer George Michael died at the age of 53. Though his time as a solo act garnered his immense success, George wasn't afforded a stable … Read more
3 Commonly Used Types of Dynamic Compression
Posted January 10, 2017 by
Once again you may find yourself sitting in front of your speakers, listening to your mix, and wondering: "Why are certain instruments getting lost in the mix while other are cutting through almost too harshly?" … Read more
The Swedish Pop Phenomenon
Posted January 9, 2017 by
Sweden and Pop music: a match made in heaven it seems. Why? Why is this music success coming from a country in northern Scandinavia - a country with a population of less than ten
million? One … Read more