Compression, Dynamic Range, Logarithms

Understanding the mathematical foundations of audio compression: how logarithms relate to dynamic range and decibel measurements in audio engineering.

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 …

Aspirin

Complicated doesn’t mean better.

We Have A Problem

Yesterday, during lab hours, one of our members shared a story about a challenging situation that came up in the industry because they’re a woman.

The Incantation Behind the Spell

Not every question needs an answer, and understanding how sound works or how music functions should never undercut the magic of the mystery or the …

Music

Music. It has the profound ability to create a kind of structured order out of chaos. It connects seemingly distant places, shifts them to create …

5/4 Be With You

Arrangement:mix

I’ve gotten some interesting questions people asking me to clarify what do I mean by an arrangement?

Word Cloud

The Beat Kitchen curriculum is a living document.

Gear Wears Out

This is a public service announcement from the people who like to sell you microphone stands.