This is a guest post by Ian R. of DrumRadar.
Recording drums effectively takes practice and experience. But you can jump start your drum recording skills by avoiding some of the most common pitfalls that crop up again and again.
There are a few things that are easily overlooked by Read more...
In my last post about making money through music libraries, I wrote about the different types of library models, the kinds of deals they offer, and how best to submit your material. If you’re new to the world of library music, it’s a great place to start.
Today, we’ll go Read more...
Legendary music mixer Michael Brauer joins Justin Colletti to talk all about the art of mixing, and how to overcome the fears that have kept so many mixers—including him—from doing their best work early on in their careers.
From Coldplay to John Mayer to Grizzly Bear, Brauer’s body of work, Read more...
The polished state of pop music makes it easy to forget that many sounds are naturally harsh in timbre, specifically in the 2-5 kHz range.
Left uncontrolled, electric guitars, square wave synths, poorly recorded vocals, and much more can make a mix feel grating and tire the ears.
We often Read more...
16 bit? 24 bit? 32 bit?? How much of a difference does bit depth really make? And are these differences you can hear for yourself?
Justin Colletti dives deep into this topic to clear up the common misunderstandings around bit depth in audio and helps make you make the best Read more...
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