De-essers. They’re so cool, but a lot of people aren’t sure exactly when or where or why to use them. Here’s a long overdue video where I explain just that. Enjoy! (And be sure to leave a comment.)
Tips, Tricks, and Advice for the Home Recording Studio Owner
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Understanding Pro Tools Released!
Last night’s webinar was a lot of fun. For about an hour we talked about Pro Tools and some of the reasons I use it. I’ve got a replay for those of you who weren’t able to make it.
Understanding Pro Tools
I’m proud to announce my latest tutorial video series. It’s called Understanding Pro Tools, and [...]
Pro Tools Resources
Here’s a list of my favorite Pro Tools posts here on HSC. Enjoy!
Articles
12 Home Studio Necessities #2 – DAW/Recording Software
Why I Use Pro Tools
Ask Joe #4 – Pro Tools Questions
Do I Need Pro Tools Certification?
Mbox2 Pro or 003?
Using the Stock Digi Plug-ins
Videos
How to Make Your Hard Drive an Audio Record Volume in Pro Tools
Productivity Part [...]
2010 Goals for Your Home Studio [plus a FREE eBook!]
Happy New Year!
As we move forward into 2010, everybody’s making new years resolutions. Get ready for the gym to be packed for the next 30 days.
Don’t worry, they’ll give up soon, and things will go back to normal.
What about you and your home studio? What are your plans for 2010?
More importantly, how do you plan [...]
The Secret to Good Home Recordings
You may remember a video I posted here a week or so ago. It was the one where I was showing you how to import session data…at 5:30 in the morning.
That was with a buddy of mine who drove all the way down from Indiana to record drums at The Walnut House for [...]
Intro to Compression [Video]
Last week I posted the video Intro to EQ. This week we’re moving right along into the world of compression.
Compression can be a difficult concept to understand. I know because it took me a long time to get a handle on it. Hopefully this video will help clear some things up.
What thoughts to you have [...]
Intro to EQ [Video]
Yesterday’s post on things I wish I had known when I recorded my first albums revealed some interest among a few readers for more information on EQ and compression.
I’ve got some bigger plans for the future, but I’m still thinking through how I want to work out all the details. In the meantime, here’s an [...]
Shure SM7B vs SM58 (With Audio!)
If you’ve been involved with audio for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ve used a Shure SM58. It’s the workhorse of the live sound world, and it’s not a bad mic. But how does it sound in the studio?
Typically, when you think about recording vocals in a studio, you picture the singer [...]
