When considering whether or not to use a microphone isolation shield, there are some specific things about your environment and your recording process to take into account. There are arguments for both sides of this debate, but are microphone isolation shields truly worth investing in and using? Like a great many questions we tackle here, the … Read more
As an audiophile and a musician, I’m looking for the best audio quality possible when I’m making and listening to music, recording audio, playing video games, and even watching shows and movies on my computer. Both a sound card and an audio interface are responsible for playing and recording audio on your computer. But, in … Read more
Normalization is a process that has a bit of history in the recording industry. But, it’s one that not a lot of musicians and producers really know the details about. It’s often unclear what normalization is and whether you should be doing it in the first place. Let’s take a look at what the process … Read more
Recording your own playing is a vital part of growing as a musician, and it’s the only way to get music out into the world. However, recording guitar at home can seem daunting, leaving many guitar players wondering how to record guitar at home. Recording guitar at home is relatively easy with the right hardware. … Read more
Chromebooks are wonderful devices that can be used for an array of tasks. They boast great security and a super clean and simple desktop. That is, as long as you can get your open browser tabs under control. The ease of use with a Chromebook is definitely one of the things that’s pushed its popularity … Read more
Remastering is a term that’s often used in the music industry, but it can seem somewhat ambiguous. What is remastered music in reality, and what is the process of remastering a track? Does remastering a song really improve its sound? And, what does remastered music mean anyway? Remastered music has gone through a process of … Read more
Ableton is a very powerful, and very popular DAW. People use it for all kinds of music genres and across many different computer platforms. One thing that’s not always clear is how you actually get sounds into it in the first place. For instance, do you need an audio interface for Ableton, or will the … Read more
You’re busy working on a mix, and then all of a sudden, for no explainable reason, Ableton Live decides to crash or freeze on you. This is incredibly frustrating and can leave you with gray hair, a broken screen, or worse. So what are some of the reasons Ableton keeps crashing, and how can we … Read more
When it comes to mixing music, you want to be using the best tools for the job. However, there are sometimes different ideas concerning what the best is. For example, some people will swear by a certain DAW, while others deride it. When it comes to creating optimal tunes, though, which should you be using, … Read more
Not all DAWs are made equally and the one you choose to use will generally be determined by your budget or perhaps just personal preference. However when it comes to recording and mixing your music, you want to go with the best possible option, but this begs the question: Does your DAW affect the sound … Read more
