September 2016 archive

“Making the Mix” Video Tutorial II: Matty Amendola and “Blah Blah Blah”

If there’s one thing Producer/Engineer Matty Amendola loves more than teaching audio on camera, it’s making music in the studio.

Lucky for us all, the prolific founder of Brooklyn’s 825 Studios – and its sister label 825 Records – doesn’t have to choose. Once again, he’s put it all together Read more...

Creating “The Synth Sounds of Stranger Things” Video from Reverb.com

Netflix’s original series Stranger Things has gathered an almost cult-like following in the short amount of time it has been available for our viewing pleasure. Many elements come together to create the nostalgic tone the show carries and the soundtrack is no exception.

Composed by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein Read more...

In Defense of Pre-Production: Why the Most Neglected Phase of Music Production May Be the Most Important

This story first appeared in Trust Me, I’m a Scientist, September 4th, 2012.

Among self-financed musicians, pre-production is arguably the most neglected step of the recording process.

This is especially regrettable because pre-production is perhaps the least expensive part of the process, and the one that offers the greatest return Read more...

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