When talking about compression, there’s one topic that always seems to make its way to the forefront of the conversation: parallel compression. It’s behind almost every professional drum and vocal sound, and can be a great way to help individual elements cut through a busy mix. Let’s take a look at what it is and how we can use it.
Read MoreThere appears to be some confusion surrounding 500 Series equipment when it comes to the home studio. Many people don’t know what it is, don’t understand it, or in some cases don’t even know it exists. However, 500 Series equipment is arguably the best option for getting high-quality recording equipment on a tight budget. Read on to find out how it can benefit your studio.
Read MoreThere seems to be a common misconception that throwing a single SM57 in front of your amp and hitting record is the best way to record electric guitar. I’m not really sure why this recording myth hasn’t died out yet because it’s simply not true. I can almost guarantee that your favourite records were made using multiple microphones placed on multiple amplifiers, as this is something that professional engineers have been doing for decades. Keep reading to find out how the pros record guitar.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year again. As the academic year begins, many of us have the opportunity to take classes on recording, whether that’s from a private recording school, a college or university music program, an introductory class in high school, or a continuing education course. To make the most of your opportunity, it’s important to be prepared and have the tools you need to do quality work.
Read MoreFocal is famous for building incredibly high quality monitoring solutions, and the CMS series is no exception. The first thing that stands out about the CMS 65 is the superb level of high-end and midrange clarity. These monitors are very transparent and the definition in these frequency ranges will leave you hearing things in your recordings that you were never able to hear before.
Read MoreWelcome to the Home Studio Archive! I decided to start this blog after looking for resources all over the web when I was in the process of building a couple of road cases for a set of monitors I was travelling with. After spending hours looking for videos, articles, and resources on the topic without finding anything conclusive or comprehensive, I realized that there is still information that home studio owners need that hasn't been written about.
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Travis Stoddart is the owner and head engineer of Alleyway Sound, a studio and event production company located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He has over a decade of experience as an audio engineer. He has worked with both emerging and established artists across Canada and the United States, including The Mahones, Basement Revolver, Harrison Kennedy, LTtheMonk, Heart Attack Kids, and Rocket Launcher Records.
As an engineer, Travis specializes in mixing, mastering, and other post-production work. If you’re interested in remote mixing and/or mastering services from Alleyway Sound please click here to contact him.
Have a question or topic that you want covered on the blog? Feel free to get in touch with me at homestudioarchive@gmail.com.
