The Different Types Of Compressors And When To Use Them By Bobby Owsinski • January 16, 2019 There are a number of different types of compressors that every engineer is familiar with, but there’s not a lot of information available about the… Read More
[email protected] Announces “Main Stage: Studio” Sessions By PSW Staff • December 11, 2018 Once again, the AES will host an all-star series of events and presentations during the [email protected] Pro Sound Symposium: Live & Studio, including the… Read More
In The Studio: Mastering Compressor Tips By Bobby Owsinski • December 5, 2018 With powerful mastering tools now available to everyone, it’s easy to do more harm than good when self-mastering. Although you’re always better off going to… Read More
In The Studio: How To EQ For Size By Bobby Owsinski • November 5, 2018 There are many reasons for adding EQ to a mix. EQing for clarity, resonant frequency EQing, and frequency juggling immediately come to… Read More
Seven Critical Steps To Take When Preparing To Record Acoustic Guitar By Bobby Owsinski • October 29, 2018 Sure, you're ready for your session, but has the artist done everything he can? Read More
In The Studio: Troubleshooting Drum Sounds By Bobby Owsinski • October 26, 2018 Like the foundation of a house, the drums are the foundation of a recording. When it’s strong, you can build almost anything on it that… Read More
In The Studio: The Difference Between The Groove And The Pocket By Bobby Owsinski • October 17, 2018 Thanks to the world of DAWs, loops and samples, many producers, engineers, musicians and bands don’t know what the “groove” and the “pocket” of a… Read More
In The Studio: A Drum Recording Checklist By Bobby Owsinski • September 28, 2018 With a strong foundation, you can build almost anything on it that you or your clients can imagine Read More
Seven Traits Of A Good Assistant Studio Engineer By Bobby Owsinski • September 17, 2018 You may never work in a studio that has an assistant engineer, and if you own your own gear, you may never be one yourself,… Read More
6 Things To Think About Before Miking A Grand Piano By Bobby Owsinski • September 11, 2018 Many engineers believe that miking a grand piano is the most difficult thing they’re called on to do. Getting it to sound natural can drive… Read More
In The Studio: Chuck Ainlay And The Nashville Recording Approach By Bobby Owsinski • August 29, 2018 Chuck Ainlay is one of the new breed of Nashville engineers that brings a rock approach to a country music sensibility. With credits like… Read More
[email protected] Pro Sound Symposium: Live & Studio To Return In 2019 By PSW Staff • August 27, 2018 Following its successful premiere at last year’s NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, the Audio Engineering Society has announced the return of [email protected]… Read More
In The Studio: Defining Characteristics Of A Hit Song By Bobby Owsinski • August 20, 2018 Every artist, band, songwriter, producer and label has the same question. What makes a song a hit? People who can predict hits have been handsomely… Read More
In The Studio: Defining Characteristics Of Great Vs Amateur Mixes By Bobby Owsinski • August 10, 2018 What to avoid as well as what must be in a mix to make it special Read More
The Music Business Advice Book By Bobby Owsinski Now Available By PSW Staff • August 7, 2018 BOMG Publishing announces the release of The Music Business Advice Book: 150 Immediately Useful Tips From The Pros by top-selling music industry author and… Read More