Probably the most important track when it comes to drum recording are the overheads, or simply capturing the sounds of the cymbals as well as the stereo image of the whole kit. But the overheads have more to offer than this, they are also responsible … [Continue reading] about Drum Recording 101: Overheads And The ORTF Technique
Gear of the Year 2016 – Best Accessory of 2016
The best accessory of 2016 has gone to the Fostex TR-series. There is a huge market for studio quality headphones. You can buy a model like this one for a reasonable outlay. The Fostex TR-series offers a dynamic listening experience. It is spot on in … [Continue reading] about Gear of the Year 2016 – Best Accessory of 2016
11 Tips for Better Sounding Drums Using EQ
There are 11 tips for better sounding drums. You can achieve this using EQ. One way you can fix your drums is to cut the kick drum in the 300-600 Hz region to get rid of a boxy feel. The same thing works well on a drum group bus, toms and any drum … [Continue reading] about 11 Tips for Better Sounding Drums Using EQ
How To Choose The Best Audio Interface For Your Home Studio
There is a way to choose the best audio interface for your home studio. Audio interfaces have never sounded better, nor have they been more affordable than they are now. There is some criteria that you need to follow when you are picking the right … [Continue reading] about How To Choose The Best Audio Interface For Your Home Studio
Realistic Sounding MIDI Strings; Here's How
Wouldn't it be nice if we could have a handy symphony orchestra to play when we want where we want? Especially if you want to add them to your mix or your song. Unfortunately, our best option is string library now while there are plenty of choices … [Continue reading] about Realistic Sounding MIDI Strings; Here's How