No Stand, No Mess, No Drilling. The BEST way to install a microphone suspended within your Kick Drum. In this video, Robert shows you how to install the Kelly Shu and some best methods for using it effectively as a gigging drummer or studio musician. Did you like...
This week LAE reached the support of 1000 Subscribers. WOW.I know that we both love audio, learning about audio, and pretty much all things related to sound. It means a lot to find so many others who share these passions. So thank you, for being a part of this.I also...
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What's the Latency difference between USB and Thunderbolt? is the Air feature really worth it? Let's find out! In this video, Robert compares 2 popular Focusrite home studio audio interfaces. Scarlett 2i2 vs Clarett 2pre. (ok...I actually have a Clarett 8pre, but for...
In this video, Robert goes 10 inches deep to review the George H. Way 14x10 Studio Maple Snare Drum. High, Medium, and Low tunings are demonstrated on this drum. Both with the snares on and off. It makes a great tom as well! An interesting feature is the 90° stepped...
Why Calibrate to -18dB? What's a dummy bus? Should I send cymbals to the A Bus? How do I Brauerize my mix?! All these questions and more answered in this video! Brauerizing is a Mixing Process created and developed by New York Mix Engineer Michael Brauer. Robert has...
Do you ever struggle with vocal compression? It can be difficult to gracefully balance vocal presence in the mix, while preserving dynamics and adding color. That's a lot of work for one compressor!In this video, Robert demonstrates a signature compression method used...
In this video, Robert reviews a Lavalier microphone to see if it performs as advertised.Can this Champhox Lav mic compete with the popular Røde Lav mic? We'll find out with audio examples that use the mic with speaking, singing, and instrument performances....
Can't get the snare to sound just right?In this video, Robert does some drum recording that focuses on the snare drum in the home recording studio. Techniques include reamping the snare drum for a natural reverb effect with stereo drum room mics, Cutting a hole in...
Ever heard of a Sub Kick? you know those low frequency speaker/mic things Yamaha used to sell for like $300? The Sub kick concept is really great way to add some clean bottom end to your kick drum, but the retail version comes with a steep price tag. Especially...
Dynamic EQ? External Spectrum? Brickwalls? In this video, Robert explores new features within the Pro-Q3 EQ plugin from Fabfilter! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s93r2aTH_yk&feature=youtu.be Did you like this article? Was it helpful and informative of the world...
Do you need expensive microphones to make a quality recording? This week's video shows a side by side comparison between 3 popular consumer and boutique microphones. Neumann U87, Røde NT1-A, and Fifine K670. Are they worth the price difference?? Let's find out!...
Black Friday means 'Limited Time' offers from big plugin companies. But how can you be sure you're getting the best price?? In this short video, You discover 5 Plugin Discount websites to check to ensure you're always getting the best price. AND a way to get an even...
In this video, Robert shares a simple tuning trick to get better guitar recordings. Or Bass, or Mandolin, or really anything that uses strings! This way your tuning sits better, lasts longer, and allows you to get better recording takes, and It’s great for live...
Have you ever struggled to translate Low End to the outside world? Maybe you've worked for hours (or even days) to get the perfect Low End impact, only to have it be destroyed when listening back in your car. In this video, you'll learn 2 Low End Mixing Tricks that...
Max Martin has the most #1 hit songs of any songwriter in the last 30 years, second only on the list to Lennon, and McCartney. What's interesting about Martin is that he writes for so many artists, while other writers on this list tend to sing and perform their own...
Mic'ing up a drum set can be difficult. In this video, Robert shows you several approaches to recording drums with a minimal amount of equipment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMU7z39hB3U Did you like this article? Was it helpful and informative of the world...
Do you ever get that 'Basketball bouncing gym floor' sound when you mic up your kick drum? Steve Albini is the own of Electrical Audio and records about 100 albums a year. He is famous for his drum sounds and for having recorded the Pixies and Nirvana. In this video,...
Sick of constantly tweaking your mixes instead of releasing them? Do you have a pile of half-finished songs just sitting on your harddrive? (I know I do) This week I challenged myself to finish a mix with four different time limits. From madlad hyperbole, to tone...
About a month ago, I did a list of my Top-10 picks for the best free plugins for mixing. Since then, I've had a few more plugins recommended to me, and discovered a couple that I've been using regularly in my workflow. In this video, I'll introduce you to 10 more...
Transient Designers are dynamic processors that respond to the wave form of the audio signal. This simple-to-use tool allows you to adjust the impact of each attack as well as the waveform's sustain length. In this video, you'll learn 3 ways that Transient Designers...
Is there a wrong way to pan? How wide should you pan? and what the heck is a pan law? In this video, you'll learn the answers to these questions and more! Including Techniques for Panning a Drum set, and a comparison between 'hard panning' and 50% panning guitars....
Scarlett vs Apollo Who won? What does this mean? Why should you care? Find out in this video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU6tQlkADSs Did you like this article? Was it helpful and informative of the world of sound recording? Leave a comment below! Join me...
What do Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix have in common? They all spent time recording with Andy Johns! A British sound engineer who cut his teeth in the London recording scene in the late 1960s. In this Video, you'll learn 5 Recording and Mixing...
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Looking for some special flavor without breaking the bank? Here's a list of my Top-10 picks for the best free mixing plugins. Simple and easy to use for adding unique color to your mixes. Download links are Available at the bottom of the page!...
Do you really need another compressor plugin? Avoid becoming a victim of gear lust by learning how to define the scope of your studio's needs. In this video, you'll learn 4 simple questions to help you decide if you need that new plugin or extra piece of gear. ...
In this video, you'll learn more about Brauer's compression method by taking an in-depth look into the settings he uses on each compressor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghnvit-kUOo Did you like this article? Was it helpful and informative of the world of sound...
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How well do you know compression? Do u even compress? Compression is one of the most important tools used in crafting a great mix. Used correctly, it can glue your tracks together and provide that stability, movement, and vibe that takes your song to the next level....
Working in a commercial studio is a great experience for aspiring audio engineers. Nothing truly beats the hands on environment of a 12-hour recording session for building your active listening skills, developing workflow, and being able to manage a room of people. ...
Will this affordable handheld wireless microphone prove that it's sound goes beyond it's price tag? Let's put it to the test and see how it sounds as a lone studio microphone, and in a mix! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSUg-O3fE8k Did you Enjoy this Review? Was it...
Ever thought of working for a commercial recording studio? An Internship is a great way to get your foot in the door and work along side professional musicians and engineers. Not only does it give you a peak into the minds and methods of experienced engineers but...
Is there a difference between what popular EQ plugins add to the signal, and is there a way to isolate and compare that difference? This week, I test an experiment that a subscriber of the channel, Zac Gabriel, designed to detect possible artifacts that are added by...
The Pryda snare is one of the most recognizable sounds in EDM music. Since it's debut in Miami to Atlanta in 2009, the splashy reverberate snare has been used as an epic transition device in tons of popular music. This week I was working on a mix of Chandelier by Sia...
Re-recording a sound in a different acoustic space has been a common technique for many years, these echo chamber's imprint a natural reverb onto the recording, as if it was recorded in that very space. By adding a real space to the mix, we can even fool the ear into...
Looking to enhance the presence and body of your recordings? Often, the acoustics in an untreated room sound unflattering at best and we try and avoid too much room sound while recording. However this technique does the complete opposite. Made popular by blues legend...
Got a harsh sounding vocal take? Looking for a way to remove sibilance while still maintaining the brightness, and forward vocal presence? In this video, you'll learn 4 tips to rounding out a harsh vocal recording to stay bright and engaging, without all the piercing...
Tired of plosives and harsh consonants that stick out in your vocal tracks? Don't reach for the fader, or the gain plug in! In this video, you'll learn a super simple way to reduce the intensity of vocal pops without any plugin processing!...
Are you a fan of that classic vintage sound but can't afford the expensive (and extensive) outboard processing? Are you looking to inject that old school vibe and character into your tracks? In this video, you'll learn 4 ways that you can emulate the recording...
Nothing's worse than unwanted phase cancelation that smudges the clarity of your transients! You've saved up for that new outboard processor, only to be met with a handful of roundtrip latency issues. In this video, you'll learn how to set up an Analog Hardware...
Tired of being a slave to the rhythm? Looking to experiment with a different groove, but feel constrained by a sample's existing meter? Layering percussion sounds can provide a fuller impact, but being limited by your samples sucks. We want to have more control over...
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Do you ever get nervous tracking vocals? Does your vocalist? Being the center of attention can feel nerve racking, especially when time is a factor. You can end up recording take after take and never feel like you got 'the one'. Comping takes is a good safety net, but...
Are you chasing that Radio-ready sound? Would you like to learn a process that allows you to mix tracks with a greater indication of balance, depth, and vibe? This week, I cover IN DETAIL the Famous ABCD Bus Compression method from one of NYC's best mix engineers,...
Where are you on the journey towards mastery? Who do you have that can show you the way? This week I'm coming to you from the beautiful Montreal, Canada to share with you some books that have had a profound impact in shaping my skills and mindset towards a career in...
Loudness, Intensity, Character, Emphasis. These are the qualities of a well Saturated audio signal. In the era of pure and clean digital recording, we often require an extra bit of flavor to help our recordings sound as big and full as the pros. Enter Harmonic...
Do your recordings need more impact? Maybe you believe you need a super expensive microphone to bring out the unique character of your instruments. What if I told you every household used to own the perfect Lo-Fi microphone? A microphone that's affordable, colored,...
Have you ever struggled with dull, boring Guitar tones? Whether you're recording Electric Guitar or Bass, nothing kills the vibe faster than old dusty strings. I'm a firm believer of changing your instrument's strings before a recording session. But, what if you can't...
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