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Mixing Drums with Waves Q-Clone Tutorial

Record Better Audio.com — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:21:00 PDT

Learn how to get better sounding drums by capturing multiple instances of your favorite hardware EQ, using the Waves Q-Clone plugin with London based hit maker Yoad Nevo.

Kick Drums - With Scott Storch

Record Better Audio.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:12:00 PDT

Storch explains how he gets kick drums to fit into a mix.

Vocals - Recording and Mixing

Record Better Audio.com — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:53:00 PDT

Audio production technique's explained for lead vocals.
In this clip we see how the music producer literally "tunes" the reverb on the lead vocal for a very interesting production trick.

Drum Panning - Pro Tools Tutorial Level 2 Mixing Tutorial

Record Better Audio.com — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:56:00 PDT

A Sample of the Digidesign Pro Tools Level 2 Mixing Tutorial from: www.editorskeys.com, Ask Video Collection Level 2. Here you will learn 1 option for panning the drum set in the mix.

The training DVD's can teach anyone from beginner to expert new tricks using Pro Tools

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Record Better Audio.com — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:10:00 PDT

Sub Kick - Trick using Signal Generator in Pro Tools

Record Better Audio.com — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:34:00 PDT

Sub-Kick Trick using Signal Generator in Pro Tools. Here is a way that you can make your drums sound larger then life.

Create a Vocal Exciter - Pro Tools

Record Better Audio.com — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:32:00 PDT

Watch as Pro Tools guru Kenny Gioia guides you through creating a Vocal Exciter from scratch, within Digidesign's Pro Tools. This video is taken directly from Kenny's "Pro Tools Tips and Tricks Volume 2" series of videos, available at Grooveboxmusic.com

Drum Recording - Overheads with the AKG C414 in a XY pattern.

Record Better Audio.com — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:12:00 PDT

In this Record Drums HOW TO, we cover the basics of micing overhead cymbals with the X/Y stereo micing technique. Our goal here is to provide some basic concepts and techniques for capturing a balanced sound and stereo image.

Mastering at Abbey Road Studios

Record Better Audio.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:43:00 PDT

A brief guide to mastering and the TG Mastering console.

Mastering Audio by Bob Katz

Record Better Audio.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:40:00 PDT

Bass Frequency Surgery tutorial by Bob Katz, author of Mastering Audio (9780240808376) by Focal Press.

Mastering with Universal Audio's Precision Series Plug-Ins

Record Better Audio.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:38:00 PDT

This video demonstrates using UA's Precision mastering Series plug-ins, along with some of the Precision Mix series plug-ins, to master a track.
For a higher resolution version, please visit the Plug-In Power article in the May Edition of UA's webzine

Limiting and Mastering tips with Ozone and Danny Byrd

Record Better Audio.com — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:32:00 PDT

Danny Byrd (Hospital Records) talks about using Ozone to get loud, club-ready mixes.

Music: "Gold Rush" by Danny Byrd ft. Brookes Brothers

sE Electronics sE1000a Sets An Open Course 4 The Virgin Sea

Record Better Audio.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:11:00 PDT

This video features the sE1000a, sE Electronics' entry level condenser. Don't let that bit of info fool you -- the diaphragm and electronics are still hand-built on these bad boys. Owen O'Malley honors local Chicago heroes Styx (they'll always be The Tradewinds to me) with his rendition of "Come Sail Away" to see if the sE1000a can withstand nearly unimaginable levels of musical genius. See more on gearwire.com

Vocal Processing Trick - Danny Byrd

Record Better Audio.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:07:00 PDT

Danny Byrd (Hospital Records) shares some of the vocal tricks he used to create "Shock Out" and other tracks on his album "Supersized."

Music: Shock Out & Weird Science by Danny Byrd

Remoted Controlled Planes - Rob Nokes Recording

Record Better Audio.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:04:00 PDT

Rob Nokes records remote controlled planes/helicopters in Palmdale, CA 3/2007.
www.Sounddogs.com

Firearms Recording for the SoundStorm.com Sound Library

Record Better Audio.com — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:01:00 PDT

A very rare behind-the-scenes sound recording session of capturing the sounds of various firearms with undercover DEA agents (identity protected) for the Academy Award-Winning SoundStorm.com sound library. Prefaced by Rob Nokes' best practices for recording firearms.

Acoustic Guitar Recording Technique with Tommy Emmanuel

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:44:00 PDT

Tommy explains the placement and type of mics he uses when recording to get his favoured "fat tone". Short instrumental at end. All things Tommy at www.tommyemmanuel.com/

EQ Essentials in Pro Tools

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:21:00 PDT

Study Pro Tools online with Berklee. Term begins June 30th:
http://www.berkleemusic.com/school/co...

Balance the frequencies in your mix using the EQ plug-ins in Pro Tools and get your recordings sounding top notch.

Berkleemusic.com is the continuing education division of Berklee College of Music, delivering online access to Berklee's acclaimed curriculum from anywhere in the world and teaching online music production, music business, songwriting, guitar, bass, music theory, arranging and performance.
http://www.berkleemusic.com/?pid=2036

Cello - Mike D. From David Crowder Band Records Cello

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:15:00 PDT

Mike D. from the David Crowder Band records Cello using the PreSonus ADL 600. I can't tell from the video what brand of microphone is being used. (It looks like a Neumann) But it is a large diaphragm condenser microphone.

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Record Better Audio.com — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 23:43:00 PDT

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Drums - Comparing the Compressors

Record Better Audio.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 02:57:00 PDT

Taken from the "Compression: The Essentials" tutorial by HowAudio.com, audio engineer Jeff Dykhouse compares the Digirack II, Bomb Factory LA-2A, Digirack III, Drawmer Dynamics, Waves Linear Phase Multi-band, Smack, Renaissance, and Waves SSL E Channel compressors on a drum track. You to listen to each and identify the differences.

If you are interested in learning more about compression and hearing the strengths and weaknesses of different software and hardware compressors, visit www.HowAudio.com.

Compressors included in the tutorial are:

Software:
1. Digirack Compressor II
2. Bomb Factory 1176
3. Drawmer GCL
4. Waves SSL E Channel
5. Waves Master Bus Compressor
6. Waves Linear Multi-band
7. Waves Renaissance Compressor
8. Bomb Factory LA-2A
9. McDSP MC2000 Multi-band
10. Digirack Compressor III
11. Digidesign Smack!

Hardware:
1. Teletronix LA-3A
2. Smart Research C2
3. dbx 160x
4. Aphex Compellor
5. Behringer Tube Composer T1952

Bass Guitar - Recording

Record Better Audio.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:22:00 PDT

This week we have put together a video showing you how to record bass guitar using a Bass DI box. We will compare the sound quality between running the bass straight in through the mixer as well as going through the Bass DI. If you like this video please subscribe to our channel as we will have more videos soon. Also feel free to check out our site at www.limitless-studios.tk. Thank

Recording - General Questions

Record Better Audio.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:20:00 PDT

This week we take a moment to answer some of our viewers questions that we have received from comments on our videos as well as messages.

Acoustic Guitar - Home Recording How To

Record Better Audio.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:17:00 PDT

We talk about recording acoustic guitar in this Episode. Be sure to subscribe if your interested in home recording. We will have another Episode soon so keep checking for that. Also one more thing, we are working on a website that will have all of the videos in higher quality and sound clips to the videos as well so we will post a video to let you know that we have the site up. Thanks.

Microphones - Home Recording How To

Record Better Audio.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:16:00 PDT

We talk about the difference between different types of microphones. We talk about the Nady CM-88, MXL 990, Audio Spectrum AS-400, Shure SM-57, Shure SM-58.

Home Recording - How to

Record Better Audio.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:12:00 PDT

This video will show you the basics to creating your very own Home Recording Studio.

Mixcraft 4

Record Better Audio.com — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:05:00 PDT

Mixcraft™ is an affordable multi-track audio and MIDI recording studio that enables you to compose original music, record your band, create a podcast, or remix a song. Use it as a multi-track recorder or as a music loop remix program.
As a multi-track audio recording program, Mixcraft allows you to record and play multiple tracks of audio and MIDI virtual instruments at the same time. Add effect processing such as reverb, delay, guitar amp simulator, flanger or any 3rd party VST™ or DirectX™ effects. Hook up a MIDI keyboard and you can play a whole studio full of virtual synthesizers! As remix software, it supports Apple Loops™, Acid Loops™ and our own custom loop format. Mixcraft’s Song Kits allow you to create your own song in dozens of styles to sing along or rap to. Creating your own loop or extracting a loop from a well known song is a few clicks away. With Mixcraft, you can always be on the beat!

Microphones - Hypercardiod or shotgun for indoor audio

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:21:00 PDT

What mic do you need to capture high quality audio indoors? It's not always a shotgun. Here is a few tips on recording interviews inside. You might not know the best kind of microphones to use but this video will show you some options.

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Soundproofing a Professional Recording Studio

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:21:00 PDT

Learn how to soundproof a professional recording studio in this how-to video clip on professional recording equipment. Here is a quick video that shows you how a professional sound booth is built. From the walls, to the patch bay, even the glass. A soundproof room does 2 things. First it keeps all the sounds from outside the room getting in the room. Second, it doesn't let the sound waves in the room reflect around and produce any room noise. These reverb free rooms around called anechoic which is the technical tern, or dry. Alot of recordings these days are made in "dry rooms" and then the ambiance is added in later with plugins or hardware gear.

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Click Trax - A# Sharp Recording Studio

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:20:00 PDT

The pros and cons of using a "Click Track" when recording.

Audio - Digital and Analog

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:19:00 PDT

Famed engineer-producer Eric Thorngren shares his knowledge and experience in the field of audio recording. Here is a video that talks about using sound from software and connecting it to hardware units. This is one technique that I do not use in the studio, but there is lots of studios that do.

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Charles Dye and Mix it like a Record

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:19:00 PDT

Charles Dye is one of the first people to mix an album inside a computer. This video is about analog and digital sound
Mix It Like A Record, the DVD/DAW session based mixing course that critics, pros and users agree is the definitive resouce to learn mixing. kagimedia.com

ProTools - How to get started

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:18:00 PDT

Here is a quick video showing the basics of starting a protools project. I know I do not use ProTools in my seminars, but it is one of the most popular DAW's in professional studio. The local recording studio that I work at is one of the only ones in town that doesn't use ProTools. If you ever go to a recording school, this programs is the main part of their course. Enjoy the basics of opening up and setting up a project, I have been having a few questions about what software to use so I found this video.

Drum Recording Tips By: "ET"

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:17:00 PDT

Famed engineer-producer Eric Thorngren shares his knowledge and experience in the field of audio recording

Used in this video

The MD 421 is one of the most recognized microphones in the world. Its excellent sound qualities enable it to cope with the most diverse recording conditions and broadcasting applications. The 5-position bass control enhances its "all-round" qualities.

Features
Rugged professional microphone

5-position bass roll-off switch

Effective feedback rejection

Clear sound reproduction

Easy handling due to pronounced directivity

Includes microphone clamp for 3/8 in. thread
Technical Info
Pick-up pattern: cardioid

Frequency response: 30 - 17,000 Hz

Are Record Companies Really Evil? - By Jimmy Iovine

Record Better Audio.com — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:28:00 PDT

Interscope Records head Jimmy Iovine sheds some light on why record companies are the first to be blamed when things go wrong for an artist, and why they only sometimes deserve it.

Record Producer - What Makes a Great one by Jimmy Iovine

Record Better Audio.com — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:26:00 PDT

In this ArtistsHouseMusic.org clip, Interscope Records head Jimmy Iovine shares his thoughts on what the great producers have that the rest of us don't.

Retail Today - Jimmy Iovine

Record Better Audio.com — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:24:00 PDT

In this ArtistsHouseMusic.org clip, Interscope Records head Jimmy Iovine shares his opinions on retail music today.

Reason 4: Thor Polysonic Synthesizer

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:33:00 PDT

Taken from the "What's New In Reason 4" tutorial, (available at www.HowAudio.com), Jeff Dykhouse goes through the Controller Panel in the Thor Polysonic Synthesizer.

For an in-depth tutorial on Reason, check out Jeff's tutorials on Reason 3 and What's New In Reason 4 available at www.HowAudio.com.

Also check other titles on Propellerhead software as well as tutorials on Ableton LIVE, Line 6 and M-Audio products, EQ's, miking techniques, Podcasting, MOTU Digital Performer and the most comprehensive ProTools available

Don't Drop The Mic: Tip From A Pro

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:32:00 PDT

Taking a microphone on and off a stand too often results in dropping the mic. In this Tip From A Pro, Roger Cole (Steve Vai, Little Feat) demonstrates an easy way to reduce the chance of dropping a microphone when removing it or placing on a mic stand.

Cubase 4: Stacked Mode 2 Recording

Record Better Audio.com — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:30:00 PDT

Stacked mode is one of my favorite feature in Cubase 4. Cubase 4 Audio Cycle Mode Recording - taken from HowAudio.com's Cubase 4 tutorial, Matt demonstrates the power of Stacked Mode 2 Recording. This feature allows for recording on multiple tracks while playback can be taken from segments of each individual tracks.

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Inside Home Recording - Contest Winners

Record Better Audio.com — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:28:00 PDT

Winners of our Zoom H4 contest in the first full-length video podcast from insidehomerecording.com, celebrating our 40th episode since we began in August 2005. Hosted by Paul Garay and Derek K. Miller in Vancouver, Canada. Part 2 of this video includes free video tutorials on using recording software: Reason, Ableton Live, and Logic. Check Revver for Part 2, or see both parts together in hi-res at insidehomerecording.com.

Inside Home Recording #56

Record Better Audio.com — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 03:25:00 PDT

Dave Chick on Cakewalk’s Dimension Pro, Boris Aeven on recording philosophy, Paul on hard drive failure, Derek on overcompression and pitch correction, our final remix winner, and more on IHR TV. Oh, and Derek shaves his head.

Pro Tools LE Creating a New Session Lesson