How to solder the jack of an electric guitar
LearningThe musical instrument industry has chosen the best method for the internal cabling of electric instruments, namely soldering. But, as we will see in a moment, this way of connecting two conductors r…
The stereo image in mastering
LearningFollowing up on our series of articles dedicated to useful tools for mastering at home, this time we will focus on plug-ins that allow you to analyze the stereo image.
Using the spectrum analyzer in mastering
LearningThe time has come to explore the territory of analyzers of all sorts, which will prove to be very helpful within the context of mastering at home. This week we will deal with the spectrum analyzer, a…
What you need to know when composing music for video
LearningWriting music to fit with the visual elements in a video, the process known as "scoring to picture," requires additional skills beyond just being able to compose music. In this series we'll show you …
Using headphones in mastering
LearningNow that we have covered the entire mastering chain, let's move on to different tools that are useful in the context of DIY — like headphones.
Create cool effects with these simple techniques
LearningIf you produce podcasts or videos, adding sound effects can provide a whole new dimension to your production. While sound libraries and online EFX sites are convenient for finding effects, consider c…
Soldering Basics for Guitar Players - Part 1
LearningThe use of a soldering iron is indispensable if you need to change the pickups, a jack or any other component of your guitar. While changing a string is no secret for most of us, it's a whole differe…
The use of dithering in mastering
LearningIn this 14th episode, we will deal with a mysterious stage in the mastering chain: Dithering
Using a limiter in mastering
LearningThis week we will tackle a landmark in the mastering chain — the limiter.
Despite their low prices, these apps sound anything but cheap
LearningThe quality and variety of synthesizers available for your iOS device just keeps getting better and better. Although many of the top, name-brand synths will cost you in the range of $20 or even more,…
Fix the timing in your MIDI tracks without ruining the feel
LearningThe quantize function in your DAW lets you to clean up sloppy timing in MIDI recordings, and in many DAW’s, in audio tracks, too. It’s very powerful, but also very easy to overuse. Here, we’ll look a…
Solutions to keep your guitar safe
LearningThe guitar hasn't quite followed the evolution of its creator ─ the homo sapiens ─ and still cannot stand up straight on its own. So, after having to break that news to you, let's look at the differe…
Automation in Mastering
LearningBefore moving on to the next processor in the mastering chain — the limiter/maximizer — it's appropriate to talk about an aspect that escapes many people starting out in mastering: Automation.
Microphones, monitors, and more
LearningIn part 1, we looked at choosing a bus-powered audio interface to use for connecting microphones, instruments and MIDI controllers to your iPad. In this second installment, we'll look at an alternati…
Mid/Side in Mastering
LearningIn this new installment of our article series dedicated to mastering at home, we will delve into the world of mid-side processing.
