A brief introduction to reverb and effects for the home recording studio
It's a rare recording that sounds great without reverb, natural or artificial. Reverb and effects are an important part of modern recording techniques.
View ArticleA brief introduction to mixing in the home recording studio
The function of mixing has changed since the beginning of the modern era of recording techniques in the late 1960s. In earlier times, the band and vocal would be recorded all together simultaneously,...
View ArticleA brief introduction to mastering in the home recording studio
The process of mastering has changed a lot over the years. In the days of vinyl records, the object of mastering was to transfer a finished mix on tape to a lacquer master disc, which could then be...
View ArticleA brief introduction to working in professional audio
In nearly all cases, Audio Masterclass students want to be able to work to a professional standard. They may want to become employed in the industry, write and produce their own music, or do unpaid...
View ArticleA brief introduction to soundproofing
You don't want background noise on your recordings, and you don't want to annoy your neighbors. But you don't want to spend more money than you have to, and you definitely don't want to waste money on...
View ArticleA brief introduction to acoustic treatment
When you have achieved good soundproofing in your room, you will need acoustic treatment to make it sound good both for recording and monitoring.
View ArticleThe importance of monitoring in the recording studio
When you make recordings, you will be *monitoring*, not merely listening. Monitoring is vital to the recording process all the way from basic tracks through mixing, mastering and quality control of the...
View ArticleQ: "Why is the signal from my microphone low in level and noisy?"
Sometimes a perfectly adequate microphone connected to a perfectly adequate audio interface will sound pretty bad. But there's an easy explanation...
View Article"There is background noise in my studio. Should I use a noise-reduction...
An Audio Masterclass student asks whether it is OK to use a noise-reduction plug-in instead of proper sound insulation.
View ArticleOne simple step you must take to make sure your masters sound really great
How do you know for sure whether your master is an improvement on the original mix? Here's a simple way to tell...
View ArticleMake your recordings richer with double tracking
To achieve a richer sound from vocals, guitars, and even drums, the 'old school' technique of double tracking is extremely effective. And it costs nothing but a little extra dedication to your craft.
View ArticleHow to double track easily and efficiently
Double tracking is a powerful technique to create a rich texture in vocals and instruments. You can do it the hard way - or do it the easier way...
View ArticleCan you hear the difference between a square wave and a sine wave?
A comparison between square waves and sine waves of various frequencies, displayed on an oscilloscope, with commentary.
View ArticleThe Making of a CD - FREE DOWNLOAD
How up-and-coming band SinFiction financed, produced and brought to market their first CD album, 'Led By Verses'
View ArticleHow to become a better singer
To improve as a singer you need better tuning, tone and emotional communication. Here's how...
View ArticleDemonstrating the Waves J37 analog tape emulation plug-in and comparison...
A video demonstration with examples including sine wave tests, female vocal, bass, background vocals and drums
View ArticleSetting microphone preamplifier gain to achieve both adequate headroom and a...
Demonstrations of preamplifier gain settings showing the importance of headroom, the consequences of too low a gain, and that raising the gain does not increase acoustic background noise.
View ArticleClick removal at the start of a track
It's always good to have a clean start to a track, and removing even a tiny click can make a significant improvement.
View ArticleWhat is this strange-looking piece of equipment?
An Audio Masterclass student spots a strange piece of equipment in a photo. What could it be?
View ArticleBuy an SSL mixing console for a quarter of its price when new!
If you're in the market for a quality post-production console, this might be of interest to you...
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