Our tutorials will help you learn about anything from basic fundamentals to esoteric musical mix techniques
It is important to know the basics of sound and how speakers work. Sound only travels via air, so you need a speaker or microphone to convert vibrations in the air into an electric signal that can be amplified and sent over wires. The physical properties of your room will affect your sound quality: if …
Why is my Loudspeaker Distortion at High Volume? Read More »
We have all had questions about our home music equipment, especially in the beginning when there are so many unknown factors. We wanted to focus on beginner-friendly advice and hopefully answer the burning questions that you might have as a new guitarist or recording hobbyist. Some of these questions might seem rudimentary or downright silly, …
5 Minute Question: Can you leave your guitar plugged in? (Questions Answered) Read More »
We’ve all been there: your drum track is not quite as accurate as it could be, and it is throwing everything else out of time. So you decide to record a new take, but the problem keeps coming up over and over again. Does that mean your drummer is just really bad? Or does it …
What is quantization? (And other interesting facts) Read More »
With a balanced cable, two wires transmit signal in opposite directions so that the noise on one wire will be opposed by an equal-but-opposite signal on the other wire. The result is a stronger signal with less noise, which means it’s better for long cable runs where there are more chances of picking up interference …
What is the difference between Balanced and Unbalanced Cables? (Easy Explanations) Read More »
Whether you’re in the market for a new mixer or not, this article will outline why you might not need one. You WILL need an interface, however. (Check out our Scarlett 2i2 Gear Review here) Recording studios are a great way to get your music heard by the masses. This may make you think of …
A MIXER MIGHT NOT BE NECESSARY FOR RECORDING (Save Money Until You Need One) Read More »
