Know what that picture is? That’s the master copy of my finished album.
If you’ve been a part of Home Studio Corner for any length of time, you’ve heard me talk about my album for quite some time. And as I mentioned in The Magic of Finishing, it feels amazing to be done with [...]
Tips, Tricks, and Advice for the Home Recording Studio Owner
Update on My Album
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 [...]
A Drowning iPhone – Thoughts on Removing Distractions
Two weeks ago I wrote about some thoughts on vacation. I wrote that post from the beach with my iPhone.
The very next day, I decided to go into the water…with my iPhone…in my pocket.
Bye-bye iPhone.
It’s like ten thousands spoons…
Here’s the ironic part. That day I had started reading a book about productivity and…get this…eliminating distractions. [...]
Understanding Editing – New Tutorial Series
Last week was Editing Week here on HSC. I asked you if you edit your tracks, why you should and shouldn’t edit your tracks, and I finished the week off with an Intro to Editing video.
As I mentioned last week, I’ve got something BRAND NEW for you today. I told my HSC customers about it [...]
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 Reasons NOT to Edit Your Tracks
Yesterday I gave you three reasons to edit your tracks. Today I want to play devil’s advocate and give you a few scenarios for when it doesn’t make sense to edit your tracks.
1. The Artist Doesn’t Approve
Everything you do in the studio should be done with the artist/client in mind. Whether he/she is paying you [...]
3 Reasons to Edit Your Tracks
Editing really isn’t a super complex tax. It simply requires patience and practice, and the payoff can be huge.
There are times when editing is necessary, and there are times when it’s not. Today I’ll give you three reasons why you should edit your tracks, and tomorrow I’ll give you three reasons why you shouldn’t edit [...]
Do You Edit Your Tracks?
What’s your process for recording a song?
Mine usually goes something like this:
Write a song.
Record a quick demo. (Usually just guitar and vocals.)
Pre-Production – Plan out what I want to do with the song (basic structure, arrangement, instrumentation, etc.). I leave room for creativity, but having a rough plan can be really helpful.
Recording (including any MIDI [...]
