Pro-Logic

File Transfers and More Dynamic Processors

If you’re going to share files and work with others, you gotta learn to transfer files cleanly and universally. Also, more talk on dynamic processors.

Editing and Time Based Processing

Getting technical — Learn the tricks to editing and working with these processing techniques

Rough Mixes, Buss and Mix Compression

Some tips to get that mix right and master these compression techniques

Vocal Tracking and The Art of Compressors

Vocal Tracking So your mic is placed, the talent has arrived, and your mic pre is sounding great, now what? You can either: A. Hit record over and over and hope you get something good, or B. Take steps to help ensure you get the perfect take. Possibly the most important piece of the puzzle [...]

Mic Preamps, Gain Staging, and EQ

Mic Preamps and Gain Staging One of the most overlooked elements in home recording is the mic pre. It’s far more than the knob you turn up to make your mic work; it’s a very important part of your vocal sound. A quality preamp can have a lush, warm sound or be crystal clear; it’s [...]

Mic Choice & Placement, Mixing Levels & Panning

As we move further into the recording process the advice I give will be more and more subject to personal opinion.  While these tips are well founded and common practices, I urge readers to do what sounds best to them; the end point is to make records the way you want to hear them. Recording [...]

Recording and Mixing: Part 1

In this column, I will provide tips and techniques for engineering better records; from recording and mixing, to file management and delivery. These will be hip-hop focused, but can be applied to many other genres in an appropriate setting. I have worked in all levels of studios, from the smallest project studios to the largest [...]