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Recording your guitar in a bedroom



Your favourite guitarist uses 4 Marshall cabinets to create his/her sound in the studio. How do you recreate this in your bedroom?
If you can record in a pro studio with all the best guitars, guitar amps and sound engineers in the world, go there and stop reading this article. If all you have is your […]

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Tags: home studio · recording

What reverb can and cannot do for you



When i started recording music on my computer with easy access to effects, i used to say i hated reverb. However, i have realised i don’t hate reverb - i simply hate the over-use of reverb.
Yes, reverb can boost your performance but how do you know when to stop?
Reverb adds a sense of space and […]

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Tags: home studio · live · recording

A drum kit, a drum machine, a drum software or drum loops?



Adding drums to a recording seems to be the biggest nightmare for most musicians and songwriters. What should they use? What can they use?

 
Firstly, i think it’s important to understand that a drum kit and a drum machine are two different instruments. Once you understand this, your recording starts matching your expectations. Neither is better than […]

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Tags: home studio · recording