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Sony mdr-v6 headphones review Today we are going to review the Sony MDVR-V6 Headphones . The Sony mdr-v6 heaphones are considered a mid-grade studio monitor headphone and cost under $100 dollars. These headphones have been around for a few decades, for a reason. After having these headphones for several years I can say that they […]
The most common problem which I troubleshoot for newcomers and beyond in the home recording field; Why do I not have sound?” I made a little video demonstrating and explaining my troubleshooting tips. Hopefully this video can reach more people than if I were to individually continue to assist. https://youtu.be/E6YNZblM-Tg
STOP CLICKING! Ok seriously, it’s ok to click sometimes, but there are many windows and mac keybinds that perform actions much faster than if you use your mouse. For instance, to copy an object, many people highlight, right click, scroll down to copy, then left click. Did you know that you can simply highlight and […]
Using Send effects in place of individual effects for each track can often be more economical and save horsepower on your computer to put elsewhere. There are many effects and creative options you have while using Send effects. The attached video will demonstrate how and why to use Sends with reverb. Get creative and try […]
Organizing, locating and naming your audio project files is pretty straight forward. However, without being organized, it will be difficult to find, share or recall your project files quickly. This short video will explain where to store your recorded files, and different scenarios on naming them so you can forever be organized with your project […]
Here is a cool article, complete with a video on explaining the different types of microphones and how they work. Some people use a tool and never really care how they work, but there are times when knowing exactly how the tool works, will allow you to chose the right tool for the job! Click […]
As some of you may know, I also write music for media with my company M & J Music Creations LLC. Many of the projects I have worked on required realistic sounding orchestral pieces, but without the budget for a real orchestral. In these cases I turn to sample libraries for the MIDI mock ups. […]
As a musician or band, using Twitter to gain followers and release information can be extremely valuable. However, if your like me, you have seen some of those Twitter posts using # (Hashtags) and had no idea what they meant. Below is a short Lynda.Com video, explaining the Hashtag and making the most effective use of them. This video is titled, […]
You might often see the term, “I/O” written in articles, on gear, or in instruction manuals etc. I/O means “In and Out”. It is referencing your Inputs and Outputs on your device(s). The below video follows our “Beginners Guide to Audio Interface” post, in which I explain what an audio interface is. After understanding […]
Beginners guide to your audio interface If you are new to recording, and specifically recording on your computer, buying and learning your setup can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. What is an audio interface? Why do I need one? Can’t I just record straight into my computer?? What are these “Eye/Ohh’s” everyone keeps […]