I’m sure this has happened to all of us once getting into music recording and mixing. You record a track and want to add some effects but have no idea if it should be an “insert” effect or a “send” effect. Sends vs Inserts An insert slot is typically used for processors that change the …
Sends and Inserts; When should each of them be used? Read More »
I’ve been using guitar amp simulators for quite a while now, and as far as the actual setup goes, it’s the same for all of them in terms of configuring the Audio Device, Inputs and Outputs. If you don’t do this, no sound will come out of your speakers. First I will recommend you a …
How to use an Amp Simulator and make it sound great! Read More »
Up until very recently, guitar plugins didn’t sound realistic at all and had a plastic- and very unnatural feel to them, especially the higher notes which always sounded completely fake. Nowadays, there’s some companies that develop great-sounding guitar simulations, although most of them may require some tweaking here and there to actually sound realistic, and …
If you’re having a hard time composing music, coming up with new chord progressions, or if you just don’t know how to come up with a new and exciting part, then this list will definitely help you out. I will go over the best music notation software, as well as chord generators, and even DAWs …
Best Software for Music Composition; Every Genre! Read More »
Years ago, right when I got started getting interested in buying recording gear for my home, the headphones that I normally used to listen to music broke, so I wondered if I should get regular commercial headphones again or if I should spend a little extra and get some really expensive, high-quality ones, since I …
Are Monitor or Studio Headphones Good for Listening to Music? Read More »
Recording music at home has never been easier, all you need are a couple of simple components that you plug into your computer and you are ready to go. But this doesn’t mean that any hardware you use will get the job done effectively. It all comes down to the needs and preferences that you …
Audio Interface vs Mixer; Which one do you need? Read More »
With the rapid advancement in technology, the market is constantly throwing new options in our face, which is a good thing, but it can also get confusing real fast. As soon as USB microphones became a thing, people started wondering whether or not to buy those or to get an Audio Interface and an XLR …
USB Microphone vs Audio Interface; All the differences! Read More »
