Recording Vocals: 5 Secrets Pro Engineers use to Make You Sound like a Rock Star!

Recording vocals isn’t an easy job, especially if you are a musician that is trying to record your music at home. Are you getting frustrated because you feel like the recordings aren’t turning out how you thought they would? It might feel like there is no hope that you could ever sound as good…

A song is a bunch of elements composed in a specific way that creates what music we may love or may not. You can think of it as a cake, it has several layers, different ingredients and it has to be baked the right amount of time. You may be haven’t noticed, but you…

Suppose you’re trying to decide whether or not to invest in drumming software vs. a live, session drummer for your next recording. In that case, the decision can quickly become complicated and confusing. The solution to knowing which is suitable for you lies in understanding that each recording situation is unique. There isn’t one…

Home recording studio setup is such a daunting task. It requires proper planning, research, and nights of preparation, doesn’t it? No, it does not. Welcome to the digital age. Getting started with making music is now easier than ever and affordable too. All you need is a few essentials and you can get started…

Whether you’re a music professional, a music enthusiast who is taking music lessons, or playing an instrument in your free time, it pays to know how it all started – when the first rhythm was made, and what shaped music the way we know it today. Let’s start with prehistoric music first… Prehistoric Music…

Regardless of genre, there is no overstating the importance of having well-mixed vocals in a song. For many listeners, a song’s lyrics are the element they most strongly identify with and listen for. For that reason, making sure your vocal tracks maintain their presence and clarity in the overall mix should always be one…

When monitoring your latest mixes, we believe that a set of the best studio headphones should always be present. Any good music producer will tell you that they monitor with whatever system they can get their hands on, whether it’s a pair of studio monitors, a Bluetooth speaker, or even a vehicle radio. And,…

The 14 months have been hard and challenging for everyone, and the music production industry is no exception. Indeed, it may have been more vulnerable because the heart of music is collaborative and spontaneity, two things that more or less have been on hold. At the end of the day, however, the industry is…

Exploring new plugins is a great way to inspire creativity and find new ways to set your sound apart from others. But sometimes they can be tough to find. When it comes to audio plugins, the big brands take up most of the attention. Brands like FabFilter, iZoptope, Waves, and Xfer Records (Serum) are…

If you’re an entertainer or a musician, just creating good tracks or having great talents isn’t enough. It is equally as important to have a good brand image and to have a distinct, recognizable, and beloved persona that people can resonate with. The music industry is full of fierce competition and it has no…