Wessel Oltheten, producer, engineer and author of the book Mixing with Impact offers a roadmap to getting better sounds out of your mics, every time. For even more on this subject, stay tuned for upcoming articles in this new series on recording techniques.
It’s impossible to know how a Read more...
Electro-Harmonix has a deep history of producing pedals that can take a regular guitar or bass signal and spit out an otherworldly synth sound, be it gritty, jagged, or smooth.
Pedals like the MicroSynth and Bass MicroSynth have long been favorites both in the studio and on stage for their Read more...
I just went on the Working Class Audio Podcast with Matt Boudreau and the conversation went to a lot of places that I didn’t expect.
Matt was really curious to hear my “origin” story, which is something I don’t generally share, largely because I don’t really like talking about myself Read more...
In this episode, Justin Colletti details the positive effects that come from learning music in so many areas, from cognition, to general health and well-being to achievement in life.
For even more on this topic, try Why Music Education Actually Matters
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Mike Major is an engineer and mixer who has worked with acclaimed indie and alternative rock artists like At The Drive-In, Coheed and Cambria, As Tall As Lions and many more.
In this MixCon masterclass, he cracks open a real mix from the band Madus to show us his approach Read more...
When it comes to sound design, vehicles are undoubtedly one of the most complex and time consuming sound sets to create. They have an enormous dynamic range, and they’re capable of moving from whisper quiet to ferociously loud in an instant.
There’s also an endless number of switches, clicks, doors, Read more...
This week, Justin Colletti shares some evidence-tested ways to get much better, much faster, at what you do—whether that’s playing an instrument, writing songs, mixing records, running a business, or anything else.
Research shows that there are better and worse ways to go about improving at your craft—and that talent Read more...
Paul Womack, aka “Willie Green” has worked with artists including Wiz Khalifa, Donnie McClurkin, The Roots, Open Mike Eagle, Billy Woods, Milo and many more, specializing in alternative forms of hip hop and establishing himself as one of the top record makers in independent urban music.
In this MixCon masterclass, Read more...
In the world of pedals, it’s not uncommon for existing designs to cross-pollenate, be recycled, and re-influence new generations. Today, the reissuing of an older pedal is no longer a big deal. But when that pedal offers a very rare, very sought-after effect, things become a little bit more interesting. Read more...
Wessel Oltheten, producer, engineer and author of the book Mixing with Impact offers a roadmap to getting better sounds out of your mics, every time. For even more on this subject, look for his new in-depth series on placing mics, starting next month on SonicScoop.
1. Guess—but don’t just Read more...
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