Clip gain in Logic is an important feature for leveling out the volume of an audio region before it goes through any inserts. It’s usually part of the editing process as you prep audio for mixing, though as workflows constantly…
Mixing Vocals in Pro Tools (5 Tips to Help Clean Up Your Vocals)
A lot of people contemplate mixing vocals in Pro Tools, and whether it’s possible to do with strictly stock plugins. The short answer is “yes,” but it isn’t always obvious how to start. We’ll cover the basics of getting a…
What Is Pro Tools Grid Mode Shortcut & How Does It Work?
Pro Tools grid mode is extremely useful, as is its keyboard shortcut and the others that cycle through the different editing modes. We’ll briefly cover each of the four edit modes in Pro Tools with a primary focus on the…
Pro Tools Bounce vs. Export: What’s the Difference & When Do You Use Them?
Pro Tools bounce vs export options are two ways of saving audio files from a session to the desired destination. We’ll delve into the specific differences between the two, as well as how to perform these functions. Getting Familiar with…
How to Use Multiband Compression in Reaper
Glenn Fricker is one of YouTube’s most well known audio engineers and educators, with millions and millions of views on his recording and mixing tutorials. Glenn has been professionally recording since 1997, and in 2004 he won “Album of The…
How To Use Virtual Keyboard in Reaper (5 Tips)
Understanding how to use the virtual keyboard in Reaper allows you to play instruments using your computer or laptop’s own keyboard. This is an alternative to a physical MIDI controller, and lets first-time users play and record virtual instruments without…
How To Nudge Tracks in Logic Pro X (& What Does It Do?)
Nudging tracks is oftentimes a tiny detail that can actually make a significant difference in the overall outcome of a mix. Understanding how to nudge tracks or selected regions in Logic Pro X is a basic and easy-to-learn skill that…
Using Studio One Templates (How To Create & Use Templates)
Using templates in Studio One can be a massive time-saver, allowing you to open pre-made sessions you’ve designed for various purposes. Many engineers rely on custom templates to to help them work more efficiently. You may think the “one size…
How to Fade Out a Song in Studio One (Step-By-Step Guide)
Understanding how to fade out a song or track in Studio One is an important early concept to grasp, for both technical and creative reasons. On one hand, fades are one of the most common edits made at the beginning…
Pro Tools Beat Detective Explained (5 Steps to Tighten Up Your Tracks)
Beat Detective is a powerful algorithm in Pro Tools which allows you to carefully slice up audio and MIDI clips and align them to the grid. While its functions can be a bit more intricate than that, this is one…
How to Loop in Pro Tools (3 Tricks & Shortcuts You Can Use)
In this Pro Tools how-to, we’ll teach you simple ways to loop clips so you can flesh out productions and arrangements with ease. What Is an Audio Loop? A loop is a selection of repeating audio or MIDI. You’ve probably…
How to Record Arm a Track in Reaper (& When You Need To)
The first step in capturing audio or MIDI in Reaper is to record arm the track. We’ll cover the basics of preparing to record, which is probably why you downloaded Reaper in the first place! Thankfully, this streamlined, efficient, and…
Basics of Logic Pro: How to Insert an Arrangement Markers Section
Logic Pro is an intuitive DAW with a vast selection of tools for music production and songwriting. While Logic Pro is undoubtedly a one-stop shop for every phase of production (recording, mixing, and mastering), the overall workflow lends itself to…
Blending Multiple Bass Tracks with Brad Wood
When you're recording bass guitar, it's almost always a good idea to take a DI with it. Most of the time you don't want to be left with just the miked up speaker cabinet. This is so you can play…
Never Lose Your Work in Reaper Again!
Adam Steel runs the Hop Pole Recording Studio in Greater Manchester, England. He and his team are dedicated to combining modern production with classic principles in order for artists to create their own 'modern classic' recordings with efficiency and ease. Hop…
Sidechaining Techniques in Reaper
Adam Steel runs the Hop Pole Recording Studio in Greater Manchester, England. He and his team are dedicated to combining modern production with classic principles in order for artists to create their own 'modern classic' recordings with efficiency and ease. Hop…
Opening Up the Playback Engine in Reaper
Adam Steel runs the Hop Pole Recording Studio in Greater Manchester, England. He and his team are dedicated to combining modern production with classic principles in order for artists to create their own 'modern classic' recordings with efficiency and ease. Hop…
Logic Pro X Compressor: An In-Depth Look
The stock Logic Pro X compressor is one of the DAW’s hallmark features. A bit overwhelming at first glance, this 7-in-1 Swiss army plugin models itself on the best-of-the-best in classic analogue compression. Learning how to use compression is one…
Setting Up and Using Sidechain Compression in Studio One
Carlo Libertini is a Melodyne audio editing specialist with Music Marketing Inc. of North America. He’s also an audio production engineer with twenty years’ experience, and performs trainings, demonstrations, and services for top studios and institutions across the country. In…
Using Pitch Correction Quickly and Easily in Studio One
Carlo Libertini is a Melodyne audio editing specialist with Music Marketing Inc. of North America. He’s also an audio production engineer with twenty years’ experience, and performs trainings, demonstrations, and services for top studios and institutions across the country. In…
How to Use De-Essing in Studio One
Carlo Libertini is a Melodyne audio editing specialist with Music Marketing Inc. of North America. He’s also an audio production engineer with twenty years’ experience, and performs trainings, demonstrations, and services for top studios and institutions across the country. In…