Whether you are planning to record, mix or master, setting up a home studio definitely takes some thought. I would like to provide you with a brief overview of some the essential pieces of kit to help you get going with your home studio. *PREFACE: I’m making the assumption that you already have a computer…
Music producers often conjure images of a mystical figure that floats in and out of a recording studio, makes random appearances in music videos. In modern days, it includes images of a non-descript character hiding behind a synth or a set of DJ decks. The reality is the role of the music producer is often…
Welcome to the first blog entry of 2019! I’m excited to present this month’s article both in written format and with the included video (scroll down for link to video). My aim is to include regular video updates (at this stage on a monthly basis and via both YouTube and IGTV) and I’m happy to…
CLICK HERE to listen to “I.G.Y.” on Spotify Released in 1982 and still widely considered an audiophile reference album, “The Nightfly” by Donald Fagen is a sure-fire classic. In this month’s article, I am focusing on track 1, the notable “I.G.Y.”. The song really sets the tone for the album and is both sonically and…
A great vocal recording is composed of a number of important factors and techniques. The method by which each of these individual techniques is implemented determines the quality of the end result. Paying close attention to the production and recording stage gives you the best platform for post-production and mixing. The following list highlights some…
This month I’m pleased to present the first in our Artist Focus Interview Series, which will form a regular part of future blog content and articles. Our first interview features an exciting new group from Sweden that I’ve had the pleasure of working with on their recent song “Back On Our Streets”. The group is…
The intrinsic nature of a recorded guitar sound is arguably less forgiving when approaching a mix. The reason for this is because, fundamentally, there is actually very little mixing required. Even if a recording is subjectively bad and your initial response is to apply a multitude of effects/processing during the mixing stage, you may find…
Have you ever wondered how a professional voice over is produced? Perhaps you’ve dabbled in voice overs and found yourself wondering how they achieve that warm, punchy, in your face type sound on the radio? There’s really no secrets, it simply a combination of a number of important factors. The following list highlights a few…
Well, it’s that time of year. Time for reflection, revisiting…and listening to music of course. Here’s my wrap of some of my favourite releases in 2017. My list takes into consideration a number of factors including production values, songwriting, vibe, lyrics, message, level of interest, amongst other unquantifiable elements. Without further ado…and in no particular…
The key fundamentals that combine to produce a high quality audio mix have essentially remained constant for many years. Certainly, the path to achieving the results and the tools we use are continually evolving, but often the end goal is ultimately the same. The following list encompasses some of the critical elements that I consider…