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5 Alternative Guitar Mic'ing Techniques That Can Capture Extraordinary Tones
The electric guitar is one of the most versatile instruments ever made. Originally introduced in the early 1930s, electric guitars...
6 Waves Plugins That Will Bring Your Drum Mixes to Life
Waves has been a staple in the audio community since they released the Q10 Paragraphic Equalizer in 1992. It was the first commercially...
4 Plugins Guitarists Can Use to Go Beyond Pedal-Based Effects
Guitar pedals are, of course, awesome. They each have their own character and style—begging to be played, purchased, and placed on a...
6 Tools Every Beginner Should Know How to Use in Logic Pro
Though Apple's Logic Pro X may seem simple at first glance, it’s jam-packed with features under the hood. And while this is great for...
11 Tips for Managing Your Pro Tools Sessions
Before computers were commonly seen in recording studios, engineers managed their sessions with a pen. Each channel on the console was...
The 1176 at 50: The Past and Future of the World's Most Influential Compressor
In the 1970s, a pair of Urei 1176s mounted in an island rack behind the recording console was as ubiquitous in professional studios as...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Applying Compression to Your Tracks
Early in your career, you may see compression as this magical tool that all your favorite mixers use. In reality, though, compressors are...
6 Things Everyone Should Know When Starting Out in Pro Tools
Pro Tools is a complicated piece of software. It can be almost overwhelming, especially when you’re first starting out. Often, you can...
How to Mix Vocals
When we began our Home Recording Basics series, we were just setting up the room, aligning our monitors and affixing acoustic treatments....
How to Mix Guitars
Last week’s installment of Home Recording Basics covered low-end mixing for basses, synths, and samples. Next, we’re moving on to...
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