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  • Monday, November 05, 2012
    In The Studio: Getting A Vocal Recording Setup Started
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    Matthew Weiss 11/05/12 02:14 PM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   Whether you’re a voiceover artist, songwriter, or rapper, chances are at some point you will be interested in setting up a personal recording system. For some people, simply getting the idea in a recorded fashion is enough. Others may want to actually release or sell the results. But getting started can be a little daunting. Have no fear, I’m here to help. The goal here will be two fold –… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Digital Audio Workstations • Microphone • Mixer • Studio

  • Monday, October 22, 2012
    In The Studio: Being A Great Engineer/Producer On A Budget
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    Mike Moschetto 10/22/12 01:43 PM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   I’m not what you would call “well-to-do” or “affluent,” probably because I lack what you would call “traditional work ethic.” However, I do work very hard at my passion, and that is music production and engineering. I locked onto recording as a career path many years ago and haven’t looked back. It may not be what you would call “cost-effective,” but I live to do it and that’s what matters.… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Digital Audio Workstations • Engineer • Studio • Technician

  • Monday, June 18, 2012
    Recording: EDM—Where Producing And Mixing Collide
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    Matthew Weiss 06/18/12 05:27 PM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   If you’re reading this article you might already know that EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music. The styles range over a wide gamut of music, from House to Dubstep, Drum-n-Bass, and IDM (Intelligent Dance Music). While the specifics of each style are extremely diverse (even within different styles there are dozens of sub-styles) – certain attributes remain consistent. If you are just getting into EDM, or just want a fresh… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Consoles • Digital Audio Workstations • Engineer • Processor • Studio

  • Wednesday, May 16, 2012
    In The Studio: Revelations In Recording & Mixing
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    Dan Comerchero 05/16/12 09:41 AM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   The ability to record and mix music is no doubt a skill and an art form. Developing it takes time, and requires many “failures,” experiments, and learning experiences. In my opinion, to truly succeed and excel in the recording industry – or any industry for that matter – you must have a craving and a passion to absorb the infinite amount of knowledge that’s out there. I wanted to give… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Engineer • Studio

  • Wednesday, April 11, 2012
    In The Studio: Tips For Mixing Rap Vocals, Part 2 - EQ
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    Matthew Weiss 04/11/12 11:35 AM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   In my previous article, Mixing Rap Vocals Part 1, we discussed the importance of having an end game for your vocal sound. In this article I’m going to give you techniques for actually getting there. I’ve read (too) many articles about mixing vocals. Cut 300 Hz, boost 2 kHz, compress 4:1, yada yada. Unfortunately these articles don’t actually give you any real resource – they simply speculate on generalities. What… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Study Hall • Digital Audio Workstations • Processor • Studio

  • Monday, April 02, 2012
    In The Studio: Tips For Mixing Rap Vocals (Includes Audio)
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    Matthew Weiss 04/02/12 09:39 AM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   If I had to pick the most frequent question I get asked on a regular basis - it would have to be “how do I mix rap vocals?” Or some variation thereof. At least once a week, if not more often. I mix a new rap vocal four or five times a week - much more if you count different rappers on the same song. I have developed an approach… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Digital Audio Workstations • Mixer • Processor • Studio

  • Thursday, March 15, 2012
    In The Studio: Tips For Controlling Vocal Sibilance
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    Rob Schlette 03/15/12 04:48 PM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   Vocal sibilance is an unpleasant tonal harshness that can happen during consonant syllables (like S, T, and Z), caused by disproportionate audio dynamics in upper midrange frequencies. Sibilance is often centered between 5 kHz to 8 kHz, but can occur well above that frequency range. This problem is usually caused by the actual vocal formant, but can also be exaggerated by microphone placement and technique. This article will discuss some… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Digital Audio Workstations • Mixer • Processor • Studio

  • Thursday, March 08, 2012
    Tips For Effective Bus Compression (Includes Audio)
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    Samuel O'Sullivan 03/08/12 12:03 PM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   Bus compression is certainly not a new concept, however, it is an effective and reliable engineering tool and its basic principles are vital considering you are affecting multiple voices. When approaching bus compression, there are two essential tools at your fingertips: Attack and Release – these two tools, when properly utilized, will have the ultimate say in the outcome of your efforts. The attack and release functions of a compressor… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Processor • Studio

  • Wednesday, February 08, 2012
    How To Archive Multitrack DAW Recordings
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    Rob Schlette 02/08/12 08:18 AM,
    This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files.   Multitrack DAW recordings are dependent on a complex system of primary and secondary technologies. As discussed in An Introduction to Archiving Music Recordings, each of these technologies represents an obstacle to the long-term viability of a multitrack archive. Simply put, if the various software and hardware products you’re using today aren’t going to be around in their current versions for the useful life of the sound recordings you’re creating (i.e.… View this story
    Filed in: Recording • Feature • Poll • Digital Audio Workstations • Software • Studio