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Mixing Your Recordings with Automation
Recording Dojo

Mixing Your Recordings with Automation

In the modern world of immersive audio capabilities, knowing how to automate mix parameters is essential.

Capturing the Shine of Sun Records
Recording Dojo

Capturing the Shine of Sun Records

Here’s a breakdown of classic Sun Records recording methods, and a brief guide to matching them in your own studio.

Getting the Most Out of DAWs, with Templates
Recording Dojo

Getting the Most Out of DAWs, with Templates

Using templates when recording makes a big difference in streamlining your workflow, and will leave you more time to get creative.

Using Effects Pedals to Enhance Your Tracks
Recording Dojo

Using Effects Pedals to Enhance Your Tracks

Your favorite stomps are real-time, tactile sound processors. Plug them in and expand your DAW’s options.

Building a Pro-Level Home-Studio Mic Closet
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Building a Pro-Level Home-Studio Mic Closet

Compare notes with Nashville producer-engineer Mike Purcell, who runs down the essentials of a pro-level home-studio mic collection.

Tips for Capturing the Best Bass Tone
The Root of It All

Tips for Capturing the Best Bass Tone

Don’t wait ’til mixing to get a great tone. Record your sound as best as you can to make your tracks shine.

Why Phase Matters and How to Tame It
Recording Dojo

Why Phase Matters and How to Tame It

Keeping sound sources in phase will ensure your recordings sound as full and vital as possible. Here’s where to start.

Three Quick Tips for Recording Guitar
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Three Quick Tips for Recording Guitar

Free your microphone placement and gain structure, and your EQ and compression will follow.

What You Should Know Before Using Guitar Pedals with Other Instruments
Recording Dojo

What You Should Know Before Using Guitar Pedals with Other Instruments

How to bring the mojo of modulation, delay, distortion, and other effects to your recordings of … everything.

Recording Dojo: What Is Compression & How Does It Work on Guitar?
Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: What Is Compression & How Does It Work on Guitar?

Comprehending one of the studio's most important but mysterious tools—with metaphorical cocktails!