Musictech.net recently came up with a new feature called MusicTech’s beginners guide. It releases different topics and comes up with a list of how to’s or guides. In this topic, we will be discussing how to set-up dance music a guide for buyers. Here is the list of the gear you will be needing for a dance music set-up,
First on the list are headphones, which is crucial for any dance set-up. You will also be needing synth not just a synth but a good one. Hardware controllers work great for sampling, beats, and loops and it comes perfect foe any dance beat.
See the full list here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/08/buyers-guide-dance-music-setup/
Headphones For Mixing? Consider These Things
If you are mixing from a home studio most likely you are using headphones, the question is does it really matter whether you are using a monitor or a headphone? Be it from a professional studio or mixing from your home? To be honest using either monitors or headphones can help you achieve quality mix even when combined. And you can add more complications to this equation with choices of headphones and monitors available. But in case you are using headphones for your mix, here are some things you might want to consider.
- Don’t be exclusive, always be open for other options
Read more here: http://blog.discmakers.com/2017/07/consider-this-when-mixing-with-headphones/
Use EQ Like A Pro
Using EQ for the first time can be intimidating, and fine tuning all the details can be quite a handful but there are a right and wrong approaches to your EQ and if you learn it the right way you would not have to face to the horror of a bad outcome. Then suddenly all those things you thought were intimidating is not that bad after all. Rob Mayzes of musicianonamission.com breaks down the EQ in 2 sections with the 4 key approaches and 10 essential tips to EQ’ing like a pro. Understand the purpose of an EQ in relation to music making
Read more here: https://www.musicianonamission.com/approach-equalization-two-types-eq/
Tips For Mixing Kick And Bass
When it comes to mixing, the low-end parts can be quite tricky. Your speakers, your headphones, and even your room could be the culprit. But when you get it right you can hear quite a difference. Understanding how to mix your kick and bass enables you to be more versatile and effective. It even affects your music making it more powerful and with an impact.
Take your mixes to the next level with these simple tips to mixing low end, and avoid that feeling of listening to a bad mix produced by you. Before we start let us first understand the basics.
Read more here: https://www.musicianonamission.com/mixing-low-end-kick-bass/
Home Recording Studio Essentials
Setting up your own home studio is not a walk in the park, it takes a lot of planning, some time and effort and of course money. Now with regards to the money you could spend a lot or be wise about it and just spend on the essentials. But believe me, it is definitely worth every second and dime spent.
We have a 6-part series with our take on how to put together a home recording studio – whether you are recording music or simple spoken-word/voiceover content. That series starts here: How to Build a Home Recording Studio – Part 1
There are other great resources online for setting up a home recording studio as well. Here is a little secret from musicianonamission.com – here are the 9 pieces of equipment you need to start making those quality recordings. Find out more here: https://www.musicianonamission.com/home-studio-setup/
And here is an excellent and very complete guide from Zing Instruments: https://zinginstruments.com/home-recording-studio/