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?.
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How to Make a Demo
Learn how to make a demo that captures your song fast, with simple gear, a clear workflow and just enough…
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How to Record a Full Song at Home
Learn how to record a full song at home from scratch, with a clear workflow for planning, tracking, overdubs, comping…
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How to Record Percussion
How to record percussion at home — mic choice and placement for shakers, congas, tambourine and hand drums, controlling transients,…
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How to Record a Keyboard
How to record a keyboard at home — DI vs MIDI vs mic, connecting to your interface, capturing stereo, and…
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How to Record Ukulele
How to record ukulele at home — mic choice and placement around the 12th fret, avoiding boom from the soundhole,…
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How to Record Flute
How to record flute at home — mic choice and placement to balance tone holes and embouchure, controlling breath noise,…
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How to Record Cello
How to record cello at home — mic choice and placement around the bridge and f-holes, capturing warm low end…
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How to Record Trumpet
How to record trumpet at home — mic choice and placement, how to handle a loud directional bell, managing brightness,…
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How to Mic a Drum Kit
How to mic a drum kit at home — minimal and full multi-mic setups, kick, snare and overhead placement, phase,…
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How to Record Spoken Word
How to record spoken word at home — choose the right mic, set your distance and levels, control room noise…