By Matt Vanacoro Getting the perfect sounding acoustic guitar ‘sound’ can often be as elusive as my 9-year-old when it’s time to go to the dentist. The ‘holy grail’ tone that you hear on your favorite recordings may seem intimidating to tackle, but it really comes down to knowing your Read more…
A patchbay is one of the most useful additions to any recording studio, regardless of the size, as it provides a convenient way to make connections between various pieces of audio equipment without having to rewire your gear each time you need to make one change. The top row of Read more…
By Matt Vanacoro Summer has arrived which means Father’s Day and Graduations are upon us, and I’m sure many of you are looking for a way to celebrate the special folks in your life! Here are 6 great gift ideas that are sure to help make your Dads and Grads Read more…
By Mike Metlay Mixing – turning a bunch of tracks into a coherent song – is something you can study your whole life and still learn more about every day. Even the most experienced mixing engineers are constantly adding new techniques… but what about us beginners? Where and how do Read more…
By Bradley Bambarger The work of artist and environmentalist John Dyer centers on fighting the good fight on behalf of future generations. He aims to educate schoolchildren about endangered ecosystems around the world via his non-profit Last Chance to Paint project. John Dyer is based in Falmouth, Cornwall, the coastal locale where Read more…
Sound that is intended to be captured for recordings can have a vast range of audio levels, up to 120 dB, whereas the dynamic range of the recording medium and gear capturing the audio maybe far less. Pair that with ambient noise in listening environments, we look to processing in Read more…
By Matt Vanacoro Teaching remotely is part of our new reality as professional educators. Even when our students are ‘back in the schools’ full time, educators will continue to work collaboratively through various conferencing apps for professional development, student enrichment, and online learning opportunities. One of the biggest challenges facing Read more…
If you own an iPhone, iPad or an Android phone or tablet you have a complete video studio in the palm of your hands. Whether you want to produce the next blockbuster film, create a YouTube channel, or become the next streaming sensation, your mobile device has all the tools Read more…
By Bradley Bambarger Guitar-slinger Richie Kotzen has recorded more than 20 albums under his own name since his debut at age 19, evolving from metal whiz-kid to mature singer-songwriter. Kotzen, born in 1970 in Pennsylvania but a longtime resident of Los Angeles, was drafted for a bit into glam-metal MTV Read more…
By Malcolm Doak On June 5, 1989, the world watched as video smuggled out of China showed a lone man standing down a row of tanks during the Tiananmen Square democracy demonstrations. In April 2003, online cameras in a hotel window continued to roll as a statue of Saddam Hussein Read more…
