Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: Microphone Polar Patterns 101

January 19, 2021

Bryan Clark

How cardioid, figure-eight, and omnidirectional microphones figure into your recording game plan.

Recording Dojo: How to Get Big Sounds from Little Amps

January 3, 2021

Bryan Clark

You can get a surprising amount of tonal variety simply by getting creative with mic placement.

Recording Dojo: Get Fuzzy! Tips for Doubling Down on Dirt

December 17, 2020

Bryan Clark

Things can get tricky when distortion pedals and DAWs meet. Here's how to show your stomps who’s boss.

Recording Dojo: What's a High-Pass Filter & How Should You Use It?

November 20, 2020

Bryan Clark

Here's how to clean up low-end mud and add definition to mixes.

Recording Dojo: How to Capture the Best Delay Sound

October 12, 2020

Bryan Clark

Both the type of delay you're using and whether your amp is equipped with an effects loop can have a huge impact on how good your echoes sound in the final mix.

Recording Dojo: Why Guitarists Shouldn't Diss DIs

September 4, 2020

Bryan Clark

These inexpensive little boxes aren't just for bassists. Invest in one and it'll open your studio to a universe of tonal possibilities—and likely save you a lot of time and headaches.