26 Results for "Tips"

5 Common Recording Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Are you new to recording? We're looking at some of the most common recording mistakes and ways you can avoid them in your home studio.

Studio Recording vs Home Recording: Are Pro Studios Still Relevant?

In this studio recording vs home recording debate, we find out about the pros and cons of each of the two contrasting creative environments.

Sound Layering: Add Weight and Depth to Your Mixes

Ever wondered how to stack instruments and vocals to thicken your mixes? We're discussing some basic sound layering production techniques.

How To Fix A Muddy Mix: Stuck In The Mud?

Have you ever spent hours on one of your tracks and ended up making it sound worse rather than better? Here's how to fix a muddy mix.

When to Use an SSL Bus Compressor and Why?

The SSL bus compressor is one of the most sought-after audio tools ever designed! We check out the different formats currently available.

How to make Drums quieter: 5 tips for happier neighbors

Looking for ways on how to make drums quieter? We have loads of suggestions for you!

How To Write A Synth Bassline: 5 Top Tips for Beginners

While one of the simplest aspects of music production, it remains a hallmark of great songs. We find out how to write a synth bassline.

Jared James Nichols Interview: From SRV and Zakk Wylde to Advice from Billy Gibbons

We catch up with Jared James Nichols, the innovative American finger-style Blues-Rock guitarist for a chat about his origins and influences.

Speaker Placement for Beginners: 5 Nearfield Monitoring Tips

You've got your first set of monitors, but you aren't sure where to position them? We're discussing speaker placement for beginners.

How To Use DAW Automation: 3 Methods to Add to your Workflow

We look at how to use DAW Automation in your production workflow to help you make precise arrangement and mixing decisions with your tracks.

The Top 5 Studio Accessories to Improve Your Studio

You've got the basics, but which items can really increase your productivity? We're looking at the Top 5 Studio Accessories for your studio.

How to Start a Podcast: Audio Solutions for Every Stage of the Game

With so much new tech aimed at podcasting and streaming available, it's hard to know where to start. Let's find out how to start a podcast!

The Best Roland SH-101 Plugins: Recreate the Iconic Sound in your DAW

We explore the significance of the classic monosynth in modern music and look at ways to reproduce its sound using Roland SH-101 plugins.

Black Corporation Deckard’s Dream: Epic Sound Design

We have three short and effective tips to create simple and complex sounds and "Blade Runner" vibes with the Black Corporation Deckard's Dream!

How To Sound Hip in Sound Engineering Circles

Tired of feeling like a noob in forums, comment sections, and IRL? We're going to teach you how to sound hip in sound engineering circles.

Right-Hand Techniques for Improving as a Guitarist

Fast fingers are all well and good for playing guitar. If you're wanting to change things up then these right-hand techniques are for you.

Why the Metronome is Important: Practising to a click

The metronome is a vital tool. Whether you're starting out or recording your next album, let's look at why the metronome is important. 

Top 5 Guitar Tunings: Which is best for your music?

From E standard to Drop C, tunings are a great way to change up your playing! Let's delve into some guitar tunings you may not have considered.

Music Production Secrets: Why Do I Need A Mixing Engineer?

When you produce your own music, the tendency to DIY everything is real. Using a mixing engineer can produce better results, here's how!

How to sound like Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)

Kate Bush is back in the charts again with her 1985 single, Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God). We take a deep dive into the song's production.

Upgrading my music setup with the Apple Mac Studio

We dive into the rather idiosyncratic process of upgrading to the new Apple Mac Studio with our Gearnews.de editor, Marcus Schmahl.

Streamline your strategy with these 5 Social Media tips for musicians

Release music regularly or are looking to get started in 2022? These social media tips for musicians will help you engage your audience.

OS X Update woes: How to avoid getting bricked by macOS Monterey

Wait before you update: While we're all excited to use the new features of macOS Monterey, here are a few reasons to be cautious when installing.

The best music production books for 2020

2020 is here - now's the time to sharpen up your music production skills! Whatever genre you're into, these books will help you improve how you produce, mix and master music and audio.