10 Points To Consider Before Recording Electric Guitar
There’s so much more that goes into recording an electric guitar that goes beyond just slamming a 57 up against the grille cloth of the speaker cabinet.
There’s so much more that goes into recording an electric guitar that goes beyond just slamming a 57 up against the grille cloth of the speaker cabinet.
Most compressor plugins today are based on the four different types of electronic building blocks from the analog hardware days.
The groove and the pocket – they’re what give a song its life. The goal is developing a solid groove delivering a great feel, further enhanced by a deep pocket. Here’s more on how it works.
One of the most overlooked techniques is using equalization to add size to an element, which is particularly important in sparse mixes.
It’s possible to attain something reasonable using headphones in the studio, if you’re aware of the pros and cons involved.
Inside the “Amen Break,” used on an extremely wide range of contemporary music as well as on TV commercials and shows such as The Amazing Race and Futurama.
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