Learn How to Record Audio

  1. Create a Multisample 'Bottle' Instrument in Logic Pro 8

    Create a Multisample 'Bottle' Instrument in Logic Pro 8

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the last EXS tutorial, we looked at the basic steps needed to build a unique sampled instrument using Logic’s EXS Sampler. This tutorial will take it to...

  2. How to Record High Quality Audio for Film & TV

    How to Record High Quality Audio for Film & TV

    Tutorial Intermediate

    I’ve been a professional sound engineer for 18 years, so when I got involved in making an independent movie, I thought recording the audio shouldn’t present...

  3. 15 Steps to Pulling Off a Stunning Performance in the Studio

    15 Steps to Pulling Off a Stunning Performance in the Studio

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Pulling off an excellent studio performance can be difficult. The environment is, for most of us, daunting and cold, even if we’ve spent a lot of time in it....

  4. How to Create a Tape Stop Effect with Cubase 4

    How to Create a Tape Stop Effect with Cubase 4

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we are going to look at two alternative methods of creating the sound effect of a turntable or tape being unplugged and slowing to a halt...

  5. Create Awesome Drum N' Bass Fills With Livecut

    Create Awesome Drum N' Bass Fills With Livecut

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Livecut by Smartelectronix is a VST beatslicer effect. It rearranges the incoming audio in real-time and is a great tool for generating drum n' bass-style...

  6. Create Generative Ambient Music in Ableton Live

    Create Generative Ambient Music in Ableton Live

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we are going to use Ableton Live's innovative follow actions to create generative music in the form of some electronic wind chimes. When...

  7. Thick and Crunchy Guitar Distortion Without Using an Amplifier or Effects Pedals

    Thick and Crunchy Guitar Distortion Without Using an Amplifier or Effects Pedals

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In this tutorial we will explore how to produce a nice thick and crunchy distorted guitar sound using nothing more than your guitar plugged straight into...

  8. 10 Ways to Improve Your Mix-down

    10 Ways to Improve Your Mix-down

    Tutorial Intermediate

    With so many things to remember when performing your final mix-down, it can sometimes feel like you're spinning plates. Luckily, there are a few principles...

  9. 10 Best Affordable Microphones for the Home Studio

    10 Best Affordable Microphones for the Home Studio

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Making music is perhaps one of the most expensive hobbies in the world—that is, aside from tasting truffles. When you’re looking to set up a decent home...

  10. Gaining Mastery Over Microphone Preamps

    Gaining Mastery Over Microphone Preamps

    Tutorial Intermediate

    How much do you know about micamps? Should technology guide your choices? Or maybe you’re happy to use whatever is around, but sometimes you’d like to have a...