Ah, guitarists. We’re a funny bunch, aren’t we? We spend a significant amount of time fetishizing over large amplifier stacks and vintage tube amplifiers, only to realize how inconvenient they are when you just want to jam alone! Luckily, technology has the answer! Enter…
The 5 Best Headphones for Music Production
Professional audio production is a fine art that requires sophisticated tools. If you’re a casual listener using your Beats headphones that came with your smart phone, you’re probably going to be satisfied however full time mixers, producers, and sound technicians can discern…
The Best Pair of Studio Monitors Under $200
Can you spend less than $200 on a good set of studio monitors or should you save up for a more expensive option? Studio monitors are essential for creating great sound, and some will spend thousands of dollars on the best money can buy. But does this mean that you’re out of…
The 6 Best Powered Studio Monitors Under $500
Studio monitors are designed with a different function than that of a typical set of home speakers. This function is accuracy. This accuracy is presented through a flat frequency response across the audible spectrum at all volumes. But can a set of studio monitors under $500…
MS (Mid-Side) Microphone Technique
M/S stereo is short for Mid-side stereo. MS stereo microphones exist but you can also create the effect with a good quality cardioid mic and condenser with a figure 8 polar pattern. Setup Place the cardioid mic where you would normally position it to capture direct sound from the source and place the figure-8 mic […]
Recording Techniques: Piano
Overview and general considerations Where does the Piano’s sound come from? The Sound Board While a piano may look like a harp on the inside, it is actually much more like a guitar. While the hammer hitting the strings makes the tone, the sound board is what amplifies and resonates the tone. On a grand […]