Putting The Squeeze On: An Intro To Compression, Pt. 2

In part one of this series, we explored the basic principle behind compression, and discussed the various parameters that control how a compressor reacts to an audio signal. In this installment, we will explore using compression in the real world on some of the most common sources you might encounter in your recordings, as well as some general tips and tricks for using compression.

5 Keys To Succesful Collaboration In The Studio

Over the course of my career in music, I have discovered one incontrovertible truth: the best music is always a product of collaboration. And no, I don't just mean collaboration between artists; I am also referring to the interactions that an artist will have with producers, engineers and session musicians over the course of putting together a recording project. There is just something incredible that happens when you have a room full of talented, creative people all focusing on the same project, but from their own unique perspective. It has a way of lifting the music up to a level that would never have been possible with just one person running the show. But there is always the danger of the collaboration turning sour, especially if one or more people aren't used to working in that situation. Collaborating presents its own particular set of challenges, so in this post I have put forward what I believe to be the 5 most important keys to working with other people in the studio environment.

Putting The Squeeze On: An Intro To Compression, Pt. 1

It could be argued that nothing has had a bigger impact on the way we hear recorded music today than compression. It is present in some form in every stage of the recording, mixing and mastering processes, as well as in both TV and radio broadcasting. It is one of the most common and effective tools in an engineer's arsenal, and yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Over the next couple of weeks, we will explore compression, discussing both what it is, and when and how to use it.

5 Tips For Saving Money In The Studio: Tip #1

This week, I will be bringing you my top 5 tips on saving money in the recording studio. Each day for the next five days, I will present a new tip that is based directly on my observations and experiences with the many artists I have worked with in the studio over the years. Hopefully these suggestions will help make your next recording experience as fruitful and cost-efficient as possible.

New Product Alert: Pro Tools 10 and HDX

Yesterday at the AES conference in New York, Avid announced the release of Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools 10 HD. The latest incarnation of the industry leading DAW adds more than 50 new features, including:

5 Tips For Saving Money In The Studio: Tip #2

This week, I will be bringing you my top 5 tips on saving money in the recording studio. Each day for the next five days, I will present a new tip that is based directly on my observations and experiences with the many artists I have worked with in the studio over the years. Hopefully these suggestions will help make your next recording experience as fruitful and cost-efficient as possible.

5 Tips For Saving Money In The Studio: Tip #3

This week, I will be bringing you my top 5 tips on saving money in the recording studio. Each day for the next five days, I will present a new tip that is based directly on my observations and experiences with the many artists I have worked with in the studio over the years. Hopefully these suggestions will help make your next recording experience as fruitful and cost-efficient as possible.