Home Studio CornerVideo | Home Studio Corner http://www.homestudiocorner.com Tips, Tricks, and Advice for the Home Recording Studio Owner Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 VIDEO: How to Create a Reverb Track in Pro Tools http://www.homestudiocorner.com/how-to-create-a-reverb-track-in-pro-tools/ http://www.homestudiocorner.com/how-to-create-a-reverb-track-in-pro-tools/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:30:21 +0000 Joe Gilder http://www.homestudiocorner.com/?p=98 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Reverb is simple, right? But sometimes people don’t know the best way to set it up. It’s one of those things you wouldn’t know unless somebody showed you, so here it is. By the way, this principle applies to you even if you’re not using Pro Tools. It’s the standard “Send/Return” technique for setting up...]]> #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; }

Reverb is simple, right? But sometimes people don’t know the best way to set it up. It’s one of those things you wouldn’t know unless somebody showed you, so here it is. :-)

By the way, this principle applies to you even if you’re not using Pro Tools. It’s the standard “Send/Return” technique for setting up effects like reverb and delay.

Enjoy!

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]]> http://www.homestudiocorner.com/how-to-create-a-reverb-track-in-pro-tools/feed/ 38 Intro to Automation [Video] http://www.homestudiocorner.com/intro-to-automation/ http://www.homestudiocorner.com/intro-to-automation/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0000 Joe Gilder http://www.homestudiocorner.com/?p=5823 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7H2C3RTFLI Which automation mode to YOU use the most? Leave a comment below. If you enjoyed this, you may also like...Compression vs Automation Day 27 – Use Automation (Secret Weapon) [31DBR] Intro to Subgroups [Video]]]> #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; }

www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7H2C3RTFLI

Which automation mode to YOU use the most? Leave a comment below.

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]]> http://www.homestudiocorner.com/intro-to-automation/feed/ 4 Intro to Subgroups [Video] http://www.homestudiocorner.com/intro-to-subgroups/ http://www.homestudiocorner.com/intro-to-subgroups/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000 Joe Gilder http://www.homestudiocorner.com/?p=5822 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnDlSGbn6Cs Do YOU use subgroups? Leave a comment below! If you enjoyed this, you may also like...Intro to Automation [Video] Day 23 – Use Subgroups [31DBR] Intro to De-Essing [Video]]]> #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; }

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnDlSGbn6Cs

Do YOU use subgroups? Leave a comment below!

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]]> http://www.homestudiocorner.com/intro-to-subgroups/feed/ 2 Intro to Crossfades [Video] http://www.homestudiocorner.com/intro-to-crossfades/ http://www.homestudiocorner.com/intro-to-crossfades/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000 Joe Gilder http://www.homestudiocorner.com/?p=5764 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Do you use crossfades when you edit? Do you know what they’re used for? This video should help. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br7NSgYmHAM Leave a comment below and let us know how you use crossfades. Also, if you want more in-depth editing training, check this out. If you enjoyed this, you may also like...Intro to Editing (300th Post!) Intro...]]> #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; }

Do you use crossfades when you edit? Do you know what they’re used for? This video should help.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br7NSgYmHAM

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]]> http://www.homestudiocorner.com/intro-to-crossfades/feed/ 2 What Video Can Teach You About Audio http://www.homestudiocorner.com/what-video-can-teach-you-about-audio/ http://www.homestudiocorner.com/what-video-can-teach-you-about-audio/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 15:44:23 +0000 Joe Gilder http://www.homestudiocorner.com/?p=5440 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } You’ve heard me talk about “getting it right at the source” before. And you’ll hear me talk about it again and again, because it’s SO important. The sooner you can get rid of the “fix it in the mix” mentality, the better your recordings will be. This is certainly not a new concept, but it’s...]]> #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; }

Screenshot from Ronan's videoYou’ve heard me talk about “getting it right at the source” before. And you’ll hear me talk about it again and again, because it’s SO important.

The sooner you can get rid of the “fix it in the mix” mentality, the better your recordings will be. This is certainly not a new concept, but it’s something I personally need to be reminded of regularly.

That’s where Ronan Chris Murphy comes in. He posted a video last week on his always-incredible Ronan’s Recording Show where he discussed some interesting things he has learned from his adventures in video recording that apply REALLY WELL to the world of audio.

It’s one of those “light bulb” moments that helps you understand the phrase “get it right at the source” in a whole new way.

Head over to Ronan’s site and watch the video. You’ll be glad you did. Here’s the link: Learning my own audio lessons while shooting video.

(Also, be sure to follow @RonanCMurphy on Twitter.)

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]]> http://www.homestudiocorner.com/what-video-can-teach-you-about-audio/feed/ 0 How to Set Up a Headphone Mix [Video] http://www.homestudiocorner.com/how-to-set-up-a-headphone-mix-video/ http://www.homestudiocorner.com/how-to-set-up-a-headphone-mix-video/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:57:45 +0000 Joe Gilder http://www.homestudiocorner.com/?p=5259 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } www.youtube.com/watch?v=voF5jhVwZyA If you enjoyed this, you may also like...Intro to EQ [Video] 3 Ways to Become a Better Engineer [Video] Intro to De-Essing [Video]]]> #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; }

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]]> http://www.homestudiocorner.com/how-to-set-up-a-headphone-mix-video/feed/ 15 How to Properly Wrap Cable [Video] http://www.homestudiocorner.com/wrap-cable/ http://www.homestudiocorner.com/wrap-cable/#comments Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:00:00 +0000 Joe Gilder http://www.homestudiocorner.com/?p=5244 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Earlier this week I wrote about the importance of analog equipment. While analog gear can quickly become very expensive, there’s one way to upgrade your analog signal chain without breaking the bank -- better cables. But after you buy those cables, are you taking care of them? Specifically, are you wrapping them like you would...]]> #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; }

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Earlier this week I wrote about the importance of analog equipment. While analog gear can quickly become very expensive, there’s one way to upgrade your analog signal chain without breaking the bank -- better cables.

But after you buy those cables, are you taking care of them?

Specifically, are you wrapping them like you would a 100-foot extension cord you use in the garage? (You know what I’m talking about, wrapping it over your hand, under your elbow, repeat.)

If you are, you could be seriously shooting yourself in the foot. When you don’t properly roll your cable, you’re twisting and potentially damaging that cable. You’re also ensuring that the cable will tangle next time you uncoil it.

Wrapping cable using the over/under method keeps you from wrapping the cable in one direction every time, which keeps the cable from twisting.

My buddy Randy Coppinger (@randycoppinger on Twitter), shot a quick video showing how to do this. Watch it a couple times. Practice on your own cables.

Nothing says, “Hey! I don’t know what I’m doing!” like someone who doesn’t know how to wrap cable. You’ll quickly make friends with your audio buddies if you can properly wrap their cables. :-)

Check out Randy’s video here, then leave a comment and tell us if you agree that it’s important to know how to properly wrap your cable.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yPcJD7RVuY

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]]> http://www.homestudiocorner.com/wrap-cable/feed/ 19 How do I use AudioSuite Plug-ins? [VIDEO] http://www.homestudiocorner.com/audiosuite/ http://www.homestudiocorner.com/audiosuite/#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:00:00 +0000 Joe Gilder http://www.homestudiocorner.com/?p=5112 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Ever heard someone (like me) tell you to use offline processing to your audio? Not sure what that means? Let me show you how to do it in ProTools with AudioSuite plug-ins. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztatQDop3Nk Want more Pro Tools training? Check out Understanding Pro Tools. If you enjoyed this, you may also like...Pro Tool Plug-in Tricks Preserve...]]> #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; }

Ever heard someone (like me) tell you to use offline processing to your audio? Not sure what that means? Let me show you how to do it in ProTools with AudioSuite plug-ins.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztatQDop3Nk

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]]> http://www.homestudiocorner.com/audiosuite/feed/ 7 Plugin Order [Video] http://www.homestudiocorner.com/plugin-order/ http://www.homestudiocorner.com/plugin-order/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:00:02 +0000 Joe Gilder http://www.homestudiocorner.com/?p=5096 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } Do you get a little confused as to what order to place your plugins on a track? This video should help. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlT7BXVMAnc If you enjoyed this, you may also like...Pre-Order “Out of Indiana” VIDEO: How to Create a Reverb Track in Pro Tools VIDEO: More Click Track Tricks]]> #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; }

Do you get a little confused as to what order to place your plugins on a track? This video should help.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlT7BXVMAnc

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]]> http://www.homestudiocorner.com/plugin-order/feed/ 4 How to Automate Tempo [Video] http://www.homestudiocorner.com/how-automate-tempo-video/ http://www.homestudiocorner.com/how-automate-tempo-video/#comments Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:00:46 +0000 Joe Gilder http://www.homestudiocorner.com/?p=5061 #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; } You want to record to a click track…but you also need the tempo of the song to “breathe” in sections. Did you know you can do both with tempo automation? Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9uKf2qRGtU Give Us Your Input Can you think of a way you can use this on a project? Leave a comment and...]]> #leftcontainerBox { float:left; position: fixed; top:40%; left:60px; z-index:1; #F0F4F9} #leftcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; clear:both; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; width:55px; height:60px; padding-bottom:2px; } #bottomcontainerBox { float:left; height:30px; width:100%; #F0F4F9} #bottomcontainerBox .buttons { float:left; height:30px; width:85px; margin:4px 4px 4px 4px; }

You want to record to a click track…but you also need the tempo of the song to “breathe” in sections. Did you know you can do both with tempo automation? Check it out:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9uKf2qRGtU

Give Us Your Input

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