Recording Techniques

Capture great takes at the source. Mic placement, gain staging, signal flow and practical recording techniques for vocals and instruments.Start here: Gain Staging Explained: Get Clean Recordings Every Time · What Is a DI Box (And When to Use One)? · What Is Reamping? · What Is Overdubbing?.

How to Record a Choir

Learn how to record a choir — mic choice and stereo techniques, placement and spacing, using the room’s acoustics, and…
How to Record a Guitar Amp

Learn how to record a guitar amp — mic choice, speaker placement, setting levels, and capturing a great electric guitar…
How to Record Vocals in FL Studio

Learn how to record vocals in FL Studio step by step — set up ASIO, arm a mixer track, set…
How to Record Vocals in Audacity

Learn how to record vocals in Audacity step by step — choose your input, set levels, monitor through headphones, record…
How to Record Vocals in GarageBand

Learn how to record vocals in GarageBand step by step — set up your mic and input, create an audio…
What Is Overdubbing?

What is overdubbing? Learn how this core recording technique works — layering new parts over existing tracks — plus when…
How to Record a MIDI Keyboard

Learn how to record a MIDI keyboard into your DAW — connecting the controller, choosing a virtual instrument, arming a…
How to Double-Track Vocals

Learn how to double-track vocals for a thicker, wider sound — recording multiple takes, panning, timing, and when to use…
How to Record a Cover Song at Home

Learn how to record a cover song at home — from choosing a backing track or instrumental to layering vocals,…
How to Record Guitar and Vocals at the Same Time

How to record guitar and vocals at the same time with separate tracks, smart mic placement, and minimal bleed for…