Are you ever mixing a song, and the vocal just won’t cut through? You try to EQ out some lows or boost some highs. Nothing. You try to compress the daylights out of it. Still not cutting through enough. Try using distortion.
I’m not talking about distorted vocals. I’m talking about using distortion to help the [...]
Tips, Tricks, and Advice for the Home Recording Studio Owner
Category Archives: Video
Using Distortion on Vocals [Video]
Pro Tool Plug-in Tricks
Today I’ve got a quick video for you where I share four or five little plug-in tricks. These are all things I use all the time, and I thought it would be a shame for you not to know about them. Enjoy!
If you’re looking for more in-depth Pro Tools training, check out Understanding Pro Tools.
Got [...]
Intro to Editing (300th Post!)
To round out “Editing Week” here on HSC, I’ve put together an Intro to Editing video for you. It may seem a bit backwards, but we’ve talked about why you should or shouldn’t edit your tracks, and now I want to make sure all of you know the basic tools of editing and how it [...]
3 Ways to Become a Better Engineer [Video]
You want to be a better engineer, right? I assume that’s why you read Home Studio Corner and subscribe to my newsletter.
Over the last year I can see areas where I have become a better engineer, and I thought I’d share a few tips with you to help YOU get better, too.
Here’s the video:
And here’s [...]
Buses and IO Explained [Video]
A lot of people get that “glazed-over” look when they try to explain or figure out buses and IO settings in their DAW. In this video, I give you a simple explanation of buses and IO. I’ll be showing it to you in Pro Tools, but these principles apply to any DAW.
What is your favorite [...]
NEW Tour of my Home Studio [Video]
Several months ago I posted a video tour of my home studio. Well, I’ve since moved and changed things up a bit, so here’s a brand-new updated tour of my home studio. Enjoy!
What about YOU?!
I’d love to see a tour of your home studio. Post one on YouTube and put a link to it in [...]
Intro to Gates/Expanders
Do you ever use a gate or expander plug-in? Do you know what they do? Do you know how COOL they are?
I use them mainly for voiceover. They can help take a fairly noisy environment and make it seem much quieter than it actually is. I use them on the HSC Podcast, for example. In [...]
Intro to De-Essing [Video]
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.)
