The most common question I hear from bedroom producers revolves around which microphones are worth it and which ones are just hype. There’s no question that there's an overabundance of microphones available…
Welcome to the first episode of the Fader, where I get a chance to have a conversation with producers, engineers, musicians, or pretty much anyone doing something cool in the…
You're in a band. You've played some shows. The material feels strong and you want to start working on a record. But should you start out slow with an EP…
You finally have the songs, the time and the money. You’ve picked the studio and the person that will record it. So what can go wrong? A whole lot. But…
Here is a truth that is perhaps unpopular to speak but is, of course, extremely accurate: Being in a band basically means owning a small business. You have finances, you…
I remember back in the day when it was almost a crime to even suggest mixing “inside the box.” Pro Tools and other DAWs came on the scene with more efficient workflows,…
In the past 15 years, there has been an online revolution for independent music producers. With the aid of social platforms and DIY distribution sites like Bandcamp, the need for…
You might not know this yet, but it turns out that there is actually only one secret to making really great sounding recordings, and it works for any genre and applies…
Looking back at some old trend prediction articles, it seems people are really bad at guessing what the music scene will have in store for the future. So take this…
1. Studio Pass: Kurt Ballou Kurt Ballou takes you behind-the-scenes of Godcity Studios to show you exactly how the magic happens. This all-access studio pass fully immerses you in every…
