Choosing the right microphone for your room
In this video I talk about the differences between condenser and dynamic microphones and how they are influeneced by the sound of your...
The Songwriter's Guide to Home Recording
Working with the room Its natural to think that the quality of our recordings is the total result of our recording chain (i.e. our...
Minimalism in Music Production / My Production Setup
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Music production used to require a lot of equipment and space but luckily that is no longer...
When should you start mixing?
Mixing is all about having a vision on how things should sound. This vision should guide you right from the start of the production...
Is your song ready for production?
With so many virtual instruments available today its very tempting to start adding endless layers of strings, brass and synths to your...
Recording to a click
Recording to a click seems to be the default choice these days and it definitely makes a lot of sense. It allows you to work with loops,...
Monitoring yourself while recording
One of the most important factors in getting a great take is Performance. Good performance requires confidence, focus and comfort and...
Vocal Recording Tips
Recording vocals can be difficult and sometimes frustrating if you start recording without having a plan or strategy. If you're on a...
121 Music Production Tips
Last week I was contacted by Scott Hawksworth, the founder of audioskills.com, to participate in a series of articles titled "121 Music...