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Express Course in Modern Singing: Vocal Theory and Technique
Like an ID card, the voice is personal and non-transferable. The voice is the oldest acoustic instrument in the world (because it must be considered one). Inherent to human…
Making the most of what you're good at so you can make a living from it
You should never abandon your personal projects, but there comes a time in life when you have to maneuver intelligently and capitalize on everything you're good at in order to…
What You Need to Know About Mic Preamps: A Chat with Dalama
We talk with Dalama (DalaMIX), a master of mixing, about preamps. For everyone thinking about expanding their collection of gems in a home or professional studio: 500 Series, 19"…
Vocal Recording Techniques: A Master Class with Michel Martín
We attended this master class by Michel Martín on microphone techniques for vocal recording, covering topics such as correcting tonal problems through mic choice, the right…
Using Microphones in the Studio
These pages are devoted to understanding microphones, covering their types, techniques and characteristics. We have tried to present the basic guidelines in a simpler, practical…
The New Tools and Features in Pro Tools 2024.6
The Pro Tools 2024.6 software update is now available and introduces significant new capabilities for both music and audio post-production customers, including ARA 2 support for…
Giveaway and Test Bench: Millenium MPS-850 E-Drum Set
We didn't just put this kit through a test bench on its own and running in Pro Tools + Superior Drummer. We'll tell you all about it in detail, and we're also giving the drum kit…
Discover What's New in Pro Tools 2024.3, Now Available
The Pro Tools 2024.3 software update is now available and offers music and content creators powerful new ways to work with MIDI and audio, as well as seamless MIDI copy-and-paste…
Tube Tone Without the Big Volume
What do we do when we want to sound raw and roaring but can't afford to play at high levels? Modeling solutions and small amplifiers may be the way to go. Since the arrival, or…
How to Choose a Headset Mic: Freedom of Movement and Comfort, From Shure
The worlds of music and sound engineering have evolved exponentially in recent years. Gone are the days when singers and performers were always tied to one spot by their…
Home Studio: A Basic Guide for Beginners and the "Stuck"
An excellent, highly trained professional musician came by one of the ISP labs to record a few tracks and ask for advice on some software to install. When he saw the studio and…
The Major Scale and the Greek Modes (Part 1)
This is a broad topic, and we will tackle it over two consecutive issues of the magazine. In the first part we will look at how the major scale and the modes are built; in the…
Using Equalizers in Live Sound
When we talk about live sound, it is very common to talk about equalization: EQing an artist at soundcheck, EQing the sound system… However, it is very important to use equalizers…
Slide Guitar: Bottleneck and Alternate Tunings
We are bringing back this article on slide, a topic that generates a lot of interest among guitarists, especially when it comes to learning a bit more about the types of slides…
MIDI Drums vs. Real Drums: A Recording Comparison
Technology is advancing by leaps and bounds, making our daily lives and our work easier. In recent years we have seen tremendous progress in music production software. Today a…
The Story of a Home Studio
Twenty years ago, musicians recorded themselves at home or in their rehearsal space with small analog multitrack systems. People worked miracles with 4 tracks to sketch out ideas…
Producer Thai Long Ly Adds a Neve 1073DPX to His Recording Rig
Producer and engineer Thai Long Ly has expanded his family of recording gear with a Neve 1073DPX dual preamp/EQ. From now on, thanks to this versatile unit, he'll be able to track…