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Top 10 mistakes to avoid when Home Recording

The top 10 mistakes, and tips on how to avoid them. Doesn’t matter if you’re recording Djent/Metal/Pop/Rock/Ambient. Whatever. #1 MR. I HAVE IT ALL BUT I STILL SUCK Start small, don’t invest in expensive equipment unless you can see yourself using it, all the time or atleast most of the time. Research gear well before [...]

What’s Audio Compression? A Visual Tutorial

A commonly used, but yet misunderstood concept is Compression. Compression is a necessary aspect in a good mix. In subtle amounts, it adds punch, depth, and even ‘feel’ to a mix. When overused, you can end up with a stale, lifeless, squashy mix. Here I’m going to run through the basics of compression, using a [...]

Heavy Metal Production in your Bedroom – Home Recording – Part 2A – Mixing Drums

This post is continued as part of the “Heavy Metal Production in your Bedroom” series. Last week, I covered tracking your instruments effectively in the bedroom. That post can be found here. As you would have guessed, the drums are pretty much the single most important thing laying down the ‘punch‘ in the track. Sure, [...]