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How the Pros Perfect the Sound: An Inside Look at Audio Refinement

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

Category: Recording

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**Guest post written by Ryan Donaldson of Boombox.io.

 

Audio Refinement - Boombox.io


"Audio quality is the cornerstone of music production, shaping the way listeners experience music across diverse platforms. Behind every flawless track lies the expertise of mastering engineers and mixing engineers, whose roles are critical in ensuring that music resonates perfectly, whether played on studio monitors or smartphone speakers. This article explores the meticulous steps taken to refine audio and achieve professional-grade sound, highlighting the tools and techniques used to perfect every track."

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THE 5 MISTAKES OF MUSIC PRODUCTION – AVOID THESE FOR MORE CLARITY!

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Category: Recording

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**Guest post written by Nick Braren, owner and operator of Upaya Sound. This was originally an excerpt from his new book COMPLETE CREATIVE CONTROL – The Art Of Recording Music Unveiled.

 

5 Mistakes Upaya Sound


"Before you learn the foolproof process of what works, I want to first tell you about what things you should avoid. Knowing the mistakes of music production that others (me included) have made will further streamline your thought processes and stop you from wasting time, energy, money and gear. By knowing what not to do, it will become much clearer what to do instead."

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A Musician’s Mental Health: Overcoming Fatigue While Recording

Posted: Oct 11, 2022

Category: Recording

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**Guest post written by Hovey Otis.

 

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"As a musician, there are few things more frustrating than feeling fatigued during a recording session. You're in the studio, you've been working hard all day, and suddenly your creative spark just seems to disappear. It's normal to feel exhaustion setting in from time to time, but there are ways to overcome it and get back on track. Here are some tips for dealing with fatigue during a recording session."

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How To Be An Independent Artist Successfully

Posted: Nov 29, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Yona Marie, originally featured in her blog.

 

How To Be An Independent Artist Successfully


"Releasing songs as an independent artist is pretty easy thanks to technology. 50 years back, you'd be out of luck for the most part, but now is the best time to thrive as a musician or artist without having to rely on a label! The main thing about being independent is that you want to make sure you're always growing and learning when it comes to music industry knowledge. You are in charge of your career and will not have any big-money company backing you or guiding you."

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7 Tips to Help You Finish Your Tracks

Posted: Jun 14, 2021

Category: Recording

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**Guest post by Martin Kristiansen, founder of HomeStudioIdeas.com.

 

"Getting stuck on unfinished tracks is probably one of the most common issues for producers. I think we all can agree that starting a new track is so much easier than putting the finishing touches on an existing project. Today I want to share 7 tips that you can use to achieve some closure on your music-making. Let’s dive right in!"

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The people who write, record, and produce music

Posted: Feb 8, 2021

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan of MakingMoneyWithMusic.com. Originally featured in the Disc Makers Blog. Reprinted with permission.

 

DIY Bus Series 4


"In part four of our DIY music business series, we cover the tasks required to get your music written, recorded, produced, and made ready for distribution...Whether you handle all these roles for your music, or just a few, there are resources that can help with each."

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Use What You Already Have to Create Great Music

Posted: Sep 14, 2020

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

Use What You Have - Legit Musician


"Let’s face it, we all want to have a professional studio in our backyard filled with all the best gear. This is not possible for even the most successful musicians out there. For the indie musician, this dream is even farther off than we can imagine. That shouldn’t stop you from creating music, however. You need to think of ways to use the stuff you already have around you to create the music you love."

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Spotify CEO demands NEVER-ENDING WORK?? ...Are we SLAVES? | Words of Fang #30

Posted: Aug 17, 2020

Category: Music Streaming

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**Guest post by Fang from Lords of the Trident, the most METAL band on earth!

 

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"Daniel Ek, the CEO of Spotify, has been in hot water after stating that musicians "can’t record music once every three to four years and think that’s going to be enough". Is he right? Are we just slaves to never-ending work?"

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How to Soundproof a Room for Home Recording

Posted: Jul 13, 2020

Category: Recording

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**Guest post written by Danny Mekonnen, a hardcore drummer and founder of deBObaND.

 

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"A soundproof room is absolutely crucial for home recording as you do not want outside noises ruining your recording while also making sure your recording does not ruin the day for people outside...If you want to have a recording session in your home, here is how to soundproof a room for home recording..."

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Yes, You Can Be Your Own Producer - Here's How.

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

Category: Recording

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**Guest post by Caleb J. Murphy, a songwriter-producer based in Austin, TX, and the founder of Musician With A Day Job, a blog to help part-time musicians succeed.

 

"Anyone can be their own producer. Don’t believe me? Read on and I’ll show you the whys and hows of producing music yourself..."

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Is it Possible to Record and Mix Music with Headphones Only?

Posted: May 18, 2020

Category: Recording

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**Guest post by James Longman of AudioReputation, a technology writer & blogger by profession.

 

"A very common question we have been trying to answer is – can I use my headphones to record and mix music? Well, unfortunately the answer isn’t “definitely yes” because of some reasons, but if you have some decent mixing skills and you can trust your ears, then the answer goes pretty close to “yes”..."

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Coronavirus Financial Relief and Resources

Posted: Apr 6, 2020

Category: Tips & Tricks

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**Guest post by Kristen Ford, Nashville based indie rock act with a passion for music business and a book on DIY touring in the works.

 

Seeing as so many gigs are canceled, with business as usual impossible due to coronavirus social distancing, I am trying to make the most of this unfortunate situation. If you are a musician like me, whether you are self employed, have a small business with a few employees or just do music part time and are still missing some of your income due to Coronavirus cancelations, I hope some of these resources will be helpful...

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5 Things I Learned in the Studio About Guitar Tone

Posted: Nov 12, 2018

Category: Recording

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**Guest post written by Nicholas Rubright, founder and editor at Dozmia, and lead guitarist for the band Days Gone By.

 

Guitar Tone Dozmia


"After spending some time in the studio to record my band’s first EP, that [satisfaction with my line 6 amp] all changed. I set out to get the best tone possible for this EP. Here are some things I learned about guitar tone while in the studio."

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Is Your ‘Producer’ Ruining Your Band’s Potential?

Posted: Apr 9, 2018

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post written by John Kay, a touring and performing songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer, and the leader of John Kay & Who’s To Say.

 

"..the burning question which keeps those who are truly passionate about their local music scene is: Why? Why does “the scene suck”? Why does it need fixing? What is the root of the problem? It’s more complicated than a one-answer summation, but I proffer that a major contributor to why a local scene suffers—and new/young/up-and-coming bands ultimately fail—is the recording engineer’s decision to manipulate an amateur band’s recorded performance into a near-perfect production."

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Recording Your Music at Home Made Easy

Posted: Mar 19, 2018

Category: Recording

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**Guest post written by Cassie Steele, content editor for GuitarFella.com.

 

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"While many successful indie artists are still tied to big labels for distribution purposes, many are seeking alternatives in terms of recording and producing. We are living in the age of the home recording studio with especially indie artists producing top-quality tracks with inexpensive gear. While creating a home recording space to produce your dream indie album can be time and energy consuming the end result will be well worth it, especially if you want to achieve the best sound possible without sacrificing your artistic integrity."

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Why Doing This One Thing Will Make You A Better Live Act

Posted: Aug 28, 2017

Category: Live Performance

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**Guest post written by Scott Aumann, originally featured on The Legit Musician blog.

 

Legit Musician - Record Performances
"One of the best things to do in order to improve your live performance is to record your shows. You can record audio only, or record video. Either way, make it a point to review your recordings and critique yourself. Don't be too critical, but be honest with yourself. This is a great way to find what works, and what doesn't work."

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Record Labels Are Dead

Posted: Jul 31, 2017

Category: The Musician Business

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**Guest post by Vinnie Hines of Artist Collective.

 

Record Labels Are Dead - Artist Collective
"For ages, there’s been a cliché dream for any would-be musician...You’re immediately bombarded by these different suits throwing you offers from every record label you could think of, and finally, you’ve made it. You’re “signed...It’s all bullshit.”

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How to Record Your Next Demo on the Road

Posted: May 30, 2017

Category: Recording

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**Guest post written by Ben Jacklin.

 

"For any touring outfit, life on the road can be fun, but can also mean a lot of fast food, cramming in the back of vans and plenty of spare time. For musicians, this can present an opportunity to write, practice and even record songs whilst making your way from one show to another. We’ve put together some top tips for putting together your next demo whilst you’re touring, the perfect way to fill the hours from one city to another and at a time when many bands and artists can be at their most creative."

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Budgeting for a New Album

Posted: Jan 30, 2017

Category: Recording

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**Guest post by Dane Myers, CEO of Custom Tracks, a virtual recording studio that offers low-cost session musicians and studios to artists around the world.

 

"Whether you're just getting started or you're a seasoned studio vet returning to make your next production, figuring out what a new album costs can be tricky. Here are some things to make the picture a bit clearer..."

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Recording At Home: Taking A Song From Demo To #1

Posted: Sep 26, 2016

Category: Recording

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**Guest post written by Clay Mills, hit songwriter, producer, performer, and founder of SongTown.com.

 

Recording At Home Clay Mills
"People often ask me if they have to do full-production demos to present songs to publishers or major artists? I do a fair amount of full demos, but I also have had about half of my major cuts from pitching home demos done on a very basic set-up on my mac laptop..."

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The 5 Types Of Studio Time

Posted: Jun 2, 2014

Category: Recording

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**Guest post written by Bobby Owsinski, producer/engineer and best selling author, as featured in his blog The Big Picture Music Production Blog.

 

Music Producer
"A fairly large project usually has numerous rentals of both long and short term. The trickiest long term rental is always the studio, since if you don’t complete what’s needed on time, then you’ll have to move somewhere else if the studio has booked time after your booking has run out. This can be a royal pain, since it means tearing everything down and setting up again, losing some time and momentum, and your sound, in the process. Here are 5 types of studio time that musicians should be aware of..."

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