I have created a bunch of articles for those times when you want to dive a little bit deeper into the "nerdy" stuff. These will help you to understand how plugins work, which mics are best, and how to polish your work.
Back in the 40s, only a few manufacturers tried making these types of cabinets to emulate a pulse or vibrato effect on instruments such as organs, guitars, and keyboards, and can use this effect with a live performance or a studio recording. Many decades later, this technology has become lighter,...
While the term ‘noise gate’ might sound confusing, it actually refers to an important piece of technology used within live musical recording, music production and performance, serving many purposes to both the musicians themselves, and the overall outcome of the music. But what exactly is a noise gate, and how...
A vocoder is a wonderful system that allows you to manipulate your own voice. You may know it as a system that makes you sound a bit like a robot, but still somehow makes your voice sound good. You may wish to use a vocoder as an artist, or if...
Impedance is one of the important concepts in audio. Impedance is the difference between the voltage that a conductor experiences and the voltage that it would be expected to experience under the same conditions. Impedance is the measure of how hard it is for a signal to travel through a...
If you’re a musician or even just familiar with music in general, then you’ve probably heard of a metronome. These handy time-keeping devices are a core piece of equipment that every musician needs, and are incredibly useful for all sorts of reasons. But what exactly are metronomes, and...
The 808 is one of the most famous sounds in modern music. Originally a drum sound that was invented in the 80s, it’s astounding that it’s still a sound that many want to achieve and use in their tracks today. For example, 808s are a staple in trap...
When starting out in music production, you will find that there are a ton of new terms and abbreviations for you to learn. And you will hear me using one all the time. That abbreviation is DAW but not everyone will be able to explain what it means to you...
Guitarists around the world are always looking for the best equipment to make their sound output the best possible, and equalizers are one of the best ways to make that happen. In this post, we will explain the distinction between the two most popular types of equalizers in professional audio:...
When it comes to entering a recording studio, there are often so many different types of equipment and tools that you can use, that if you’re new to the world of music recording, then it can be confusing trying to decipher what each piece of equipment is used for!...