The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 14
LearningAfter having recorded a bowed upright bass last week, today we'll see how to track a double bass played with the fingers, a technique called pizzicato.
A top producer/engineer on technique, gear and recording Keith Richards
LearningWhat do Keith Richards, James Taylor, Katy Perry, John Mayer and Eric Clapton have in common? They’ve all had albums produced, mixed, or engineered by Dave O’Donnell. A native of upstate New York, Da…
A guide to mixing music - Part 109
LearningUp to now we've seen automation from a relatively theoretical point of view. That's all very nice, but the time has come to really take the plunge. And that's when the questions start to arise: how s…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 13
LearningIn this article we'll see how to record an upright bass played with a bow. But don't worry, we'll also see how to record a pizzicato double bass in our next article.
A guide to mixing music - Part 108
LearningToday we'll look at the parameters better suited for artistic automation.
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 12
LearningThis week we'll see how to make life easier to your "future you."
An interview with Grammy-winning producer/engineer Fab Dupont
Interview / PodcastOne of the most high-profile producer/engineers working today, Fab Dupont has accumulated an impressive and eclectic credit list that includes Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, David Crosby, Snarky Puppy, Bon…
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 11
LearningAs we saw in the previous article, the comfort of the musician is crucial to getting a good performance, and hence a precondition for every good recording. And this comfort depends largely on the sub…
A guide to mixing music - Part 107
LearningSo, what can you learn from the movie analogy from last week? That's what we are about to see right this moment!
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 10
LearningIn this week's episode we will discuss something that ought to precede any attempt to record your music. Considered optional by some, pre-production is often ignored by beginners. And yet they are th…
A guide to mixing music - Part 106
LearningAfter having discussed the functional aspect of automation, it's time to look at it from an artistic point of view.
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 9
LearningHaving the best gear in the world and being an audio engineer without equal is very nice, but unfortunately that doesn't mean you'll be able to make the best records.
A guide to mixing music - Part 105
LearningThe smartest among you might have realized, after reading the previous article, that most of the problems addressed with functional automation can be solved in other ways, which is something we'll lo…
A guide to mixing music - Part 104
LearningAfter addressing the "whys" of automation last week it's only logical that we start looking into the "hows" this week.
The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 8
LearningToday we'll see how to record a transverse flute.