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Are sidechains overrated?
Debunking sidechain hype: Learn why sidechains are just connection tools, not magical effects. Understand the difference between smart and dumb …
Vocal Chain: when you first started recording
When you first started recording, you probably just stuck a microphone in front of your face and began to sing.
Plan A
Today I got diagnosed with something called "dupertrans disease".
Accidentals: sharps and flats
Learn the difference between sharps and flats in music theory. Understand how accidentals work, key signatures, and why A# and Bb are functionally …
Cat Gut
Debunking the cat gut myth: Learn why violin strings and tennis rackets were never made from cat intestines, but from sheep gut, and the clever …
Compression, Dynamic Range, Logarithms
Understanding the mathematical foundations of audio compression: how logarithms relate to dynamic range and decibel measurements in audio engineering.
Compressor Knee
Learn how compressor knee settings create a smooth transition zone around the threshold, helping you shape sounds like snare drums more naturally than …
Logic Pro X: Power User Settings
Transform Logic Pro X from beginner to power user: comprehensive guide to advanced settings, custom templates, workflow optimization, and professional …
Recording The Grand Piano
Complete guide to recording grand pianos: from the 'missionary position' to ORTF arrays, boundary mics, and advanced multi-mic techniques for …
Recording The Upright Piano
Complete guide to recording upright pianos: microphone placement techniques, removing panels for better access, dealing with player noise, and miking …
The O.G. 'Take one'
Explore the fascinating history of sound recording from Edison's wax cylinders to the first recording ever made in 1860 by Édouard-Léon Scott de …
