Exciting things are happening at Echo Bar Recording Studio in Los Angeles. We're gearing up to record a new course on how to capture drums using just an 8-mic setup and your interface's stock preamps. This course will dive deep into mic placement, experimenting with
The TC Electronic DVR 250 Digital Vintage Reverb is a unit that truly impressed me, not once, but twice. The first time was when I saw and felt the quality of its physical controller. The second, and more importantly, was when I heard the incredible sound it produces. This isn&
This is the story of an independent artist who poured $100,000 into her debut album, only to have it removed from Spotify after a year and a half. It highlights the struggles artists face with streaming platforms, social media promotion, and the low royalty payouts, ultimately leading to a
As a creator, getting the right tools for your home studio is super important. I've been using Macs for my music and video work since 2006, starting way back with GarageBand on a school computer. Over the years, I've used them to write music, edit videos,
It's been a wild week since I shared the story of investing $100,000 into my album, only for Spotify to delete it. The video really took off, getting over a quarter million views fast and sparking tons of comments and reactions from other musicians. It’s clear
In the world of audio engineering, finding the perfect studio monitors can feel like a never-ending quest. Recently, I've been really impressed with what Focal has been putting out. After trying their Alpha Twin Evo speakers a while back, I was curious to see what their newer,
Have you ever stumbled upon a piece of audio gear that completely changes your perspective? The Vintage Tools VT N95 PE Program EQ is one of those rare finds. It’s a modern take on a classic, aiming to fix the quirks of its vintage predecessor while bringing its own
Pulsar Massive aims to emulate the legendary Manley Massive Passive EQ, a staple in high-end mastering studios. This plugin offers a visually appealing interface, blending hardware-style knobs with a modern graph display, allowing users to choose their preferred workflow. While it can be used on individual tracks, its
This video breaks down how a working pro engineer approaches layering snare samples with a real acoustic snare. The goal is to enhance the overall snare sound while keeping the original feel and, importantly, beefing up those subtle ghost notes, even without a bottom snare mic. We'll look
Ever find yourself with drums recorded in a small, dry space and wish they sounded bigger and wider? This video shows you how a working pro engineer approaches creating a believable, spacious drum room sound using just plugins, even when you don't have access to a great-sounding
Ever find yourself with drums recorded in a small, dry space and wish they sounded bigger and wider? This video shows you how a working pro engineer approaches creating a believable, spacious drum room sound using just plugins, even when you don't have access to a great-sounding
This video breaks down how a working pro engineer approaches layering snare samples with a real acoustic snare. The goal is to enhance the overall snare sound while keeping the original feel and, importantly, beefing up those subtle ghost notes, even without a bottom snare mic. We'll look