Hey guys. I am a trailer music composer. Podcaster. Illustrator. Writer. Educator. Husband. Father. And a huge fan of coffee
How do I connect my studio monitors to my laptop or desktop PC? If you want to get the best sound quality from your speakers, you’ll need to connect them properly. This guide explains how to do it. Connecting studio monitors to a computer isn’t always straightforward. The...
Connecting studio monitors to an audio interface is very simple. The only thing you need to do is plug the output connectors from the studio monitor into the input connectors on the audio interface. So, how do you connect a mixer and speakers together? You can use any of the...
How do I get started setting up my home recording studio? Home recording studios are becoming more common these days. Whether you want to record music or create podcasts, having a dedicated space where you can practice and record your audio is essential. You don’t need to spend thousands...
This can be a loaded question that has a rather simple answer with a pretty complex explanation. Unless you are a sound engineer or geek, terms like ohms, impedance, resistance, voltage, etc, will seem relatively foreign to you, but they represent fairly common sense concepts. If you have a hi-fi...
How to calibrate studio monitors? How to get accurate sound from your speakers? What are the differences between flat and dynamic drivers? These questions are very common among audio engineers. Studio monitors are important tools for recording music or mixing sounds. They are designed to reproduce the original sound accurately...
In this episode of the podcast I talk about why it’s important to use big trailer hits in your trailer music. This goes back to something I am always saying to students, “Trailer music is about character, build, and impact”. Yes, you guessed it, these hits take you one...
In this episode of the podcast I talk about “Pigeon-holing” your music. I came across this notion (not for the first time) in some comments on Facebook. Now you all know how I feel about cynical/critical people. BUT, this comment sparked a thought that I should probably give my...
Everyone strives for perfection in their home, all looking for new ways to improve. Every home deserves to be of the highest quality and secure from head to toe, and that is why people choose to soundproof. Soundproofing is a great way to feel comfortable and ensure that you have...
Sound foam is popular among musicians and podcasters alike for its sound-absorbing properties. But if you don’t know how to properly install it, it can be a major hassle, and can even lead to your walls getting damaged. Their purpose is to lessen residual sound and balance the acoustics...