If you decide to record in a professional studio, it is important to be as prepared as possible to save the most money! If you don’t have the knowledge to DIY your recording in your own home studio, there’s nothing wrong with going to a professional studio. However, make sure that you have every thing …
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The Blueprint: Checklist for starting a band
I get a lot of musicians asking me about what they should do next or what they are missing from their band operations. I figured that it might be a good idea if I put a basic blueprint together of things you should have down to effectively pursue your career in music. This is not …
Until We Sleep get real about DIY
It is always great to talk with artists about their feelings on the industry and what they are doing to advance and succeed. I had a chance to speak with Obe Babakhan of Until We Sleep and ask him about his thoughts… Hey Obe! I wanted to thank you to take time to talk …
DIY Tools for Pro-Sounding Recordings (Part 2)
To read part 1, click here. Laying a Foundation We have witnessed a revolutionary change in modern recording in the last decade: the ability for anyone to have access to affordable means to record a song from the convenience of their own home. Despite that, one big challenge that remains is achieving a commercial, studio-quality …
DIY Tools for Pro-Sounding Recordings (Part 1)
When it comes to adding third-party plug-ins to your recordings, there is abundance. Many are over-priced and out of reach for most musicians. Relying on successful branding, Neve, Pultec, etc., companies like Waves and Universal Audio charge premium prices for digital “replicas” of classic outboard gear and may require the purchase of additional hardware to …