Recording Music

Have you ever dreamed of being on the radio? Do you ever listen to an air-personality and think " I can do that?" Well, maybe you can. You just need to channel your love of radio with...

Don't let automation intimidate you, if you are a producer/engineer that is just getting started. Automation is something that all producers and engineers should know about. Its a strong tool to...

One of the problems of listening to music on a tape deck is the risk the tape deck would somehow snag the tape itself and tangle it. If this didn't cause the destruction of the tape, it forces you...

Suzuki digital pianos are designed with MIDI input and output jacks for connections to several different devices, including computers. Though Suzuki digital pianos have built in recording devices...

Pre-recorded accompaniment tracks are a great boon to soloists for both performance and practice purposes. Accompaniment tracks spare soloists the costs and rehearsal hassles associated with a...

Classic vinyl record albums are a huge collectors item. Some older record albums have been auctioned for hundreds--even thousands--of dollars. Some music enthusiasts believe the old analogue sound...

Ever wanted to combine your two passions for music and engineering? Audio engineering is a highly coveted occupation with plenty of demand but stiff competition. If you are interested in getting...

You may have two turntables and a mixer and you can rock the club as much as your studio, but now you want to reach an online audience. Perhaps your friends want to take your banging beats to the...

Of all the fields of creative expression, music is one of the most evocative and cathartic. The music industry, however, is often confusing, frustrating, and incredibly competitive. Musicians must...

Studios are the workshop of the musician, singer, and songwriter. Recording companies and professional recording artist alike spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on building state-of-the-art...

Recording your own CDs these days is easier than ever. The advances in digital recording technology and the proliferation of audio software have made it possible for everyone from beginners to...

Every musician goes through a dry period. Just as writers go through writer's block, musicians periodically go through a creative rut where they run out of new ideas and feel less than inspired to...

CD cases are fragile and break easily, but you can easily replace the CD case for your favorite music and games. Follow these simple steps and make your case look like new.

Do you love music and want to make this art your career? I Will give you some tips to do it!!

Creative Use For MIDI Technology--features pictures of how to connect an electronic piano (keyboard), guitar, or any MIDI instrument to a computer and provides links to an article that gives...

Recording music at home can be convenient, economical and allow you to follow your creative muse when the moment strikes. However, it can be difficult to record when and where you would like,...

A vocal isolation booth allows a performer to record without external sound from other instruments bleeding into the recording. Additionally, a vocal booth can create a safe environment,...

Getting a recording contract can be one of the most exciting and scariest points in an artist's career. Many new artists are offered standard contracts by labels, and there's not usually a lot of...

Dolby surround sound is featured in movie theaters and home entertainment systems. While Dolby surround sound comes in a variety of formats and speaker arrangements, the most commonly used version...

MP3 files must be converted into the CD Audio (CDA) file type in order to play on home and auto CD players. However, this conversion is very simple and straightforward with a standard CD burning...

Running a music production record label can be a very difficult task. You must manage not only your staff, but the artists you have signed. Since a label of this type focuses on the music...

Writing a bio for a record label can be challenging, but it is important to portray your ideas and history relevant to the music industry. By allowing the reader a glimpse into what you are all...

If you want to build a home studio or convert an existing room into one, carefully evaluate its acoustics, how vulnerable it will be to sources of noise, and how likely to disturb neighbors. Once...

Your bedroom is a perfect place to set up a home recording studio. Quality recording software includes the ability to sample and eliminate unwanted ambient sound, but it's best to start off with...

FM harmonics are an important part of understanding radio frequency (RF) waves---the waves located along the area of the electromagnetic wave spectrum detectable to the human ear. FM harmonic...

There are many websites that claim to rip the sound from videos. These websites are most commonly limited to YouTube videos, and their reliability can be questionable. Audacity is a free program...

Your tape player may be on its last leg or you don't want to use a tape player to play your oldies but goodies. With these directions, you don't have to have audio/video plugs. A tape recorder is...

With the improvement of digital technology comes a reduction in price. Therefore it's becoming ever easier for musicians, podcasters and voice over artists to build their own home recording...

Recording audio onto your computer has never been easier or as inexpensive is it is today. Whether you're a music hobbyist, recording enthusiast, or an aspiring podcaster, it's a great time to...

The number of music software programs available for beat-makers is rapidly increasing. High-quality music production was once thought to be attainable, exclusively, to big-time producers in...

Music production was once left to big-time producers with expensive studio equipment. Now just about anyone with a penchant for music can create beats with user-friendly music software and...

GarageBand and iTunes provide a powerful combination for the recording musician. Once you've recorded and mixed a song in GarageBand, you can quickly and easily send the song to iTunes. iTunes...

A key benefit to recording in GarageBand is the tempo function. The tempo, or speed, of the song is measured in beats per minute, and can be created before you even begin laying down tracks....

If you've ever tried to record vocal tracks, you know how quickly certain sounds can ruin your recordings. Since it's not possible to speak or sing without making these disruptive sounds, you'll...

There's nothing as frustrating as a strong blowing noise marring an otherwise clear, painstakingly created home-studio recording. A pop filter, a screen set between the mouth and microphone, can...

The Akai MPC series of drum machine MIDI sampler/recorders is one of the most important pieces of equipment in the production of hip hop and electronic music arena. In fact, Kanye West has been a...

Sound engineering refers to the practice of recording, editing and manipulating sound by means of digital or electronic equipment. This multidisciplinary field is utilized in numerous industries,...

Have you ever heard a song on the radio and wished you could save it for later? With streaming audio recorders, you can. Streaming audio recorders allow you to record music straight from your...

Digidesign's ProTools is often touted as the most advanced music and audio-recording software on the market. Unfortunately, this advanced technology and power comes with a price (not only in a...

Pro Tools is the industry standard for professional audio recording. The program has long depended on hardware interfaces to take the load of the CPU and a create a stable platform for a...

Music production has become accessible to anyone with a proclivity to music. It was once thought only to be available to famous producers with expensive equipment. When you think of beat making,...

When setting up a music rehearsal space, home recording studio, or even a home theater system, one of the most important factors to keep in mind is noise. Any kind of loud music or cinematic sound...

Pop filters, although simple in appearance, have changed the entire recording industry for the better. The pop filter is mounted between the artist's mouth and the windscreen of the microphone to...

Many beginning songwriters are excited to learn that they can earn money for their music. Unfortunately, many of them don't know what earning potential their songs have beyond gigging. This is a...

In the '80s, commercial drum machines were huge and cost at least $5,000. Drum machines often had only a few samples, and each instrument was difficult to adjust. Also, it was a pain to input the...

Unlike its early predecessors, the latest version of GarageBand features a built-in tuner that makes it easier than ever to tune an instrument before recording it. Whether you are plugging your...

If you have ever bought audio cables, you know that they can get expensive. Luckily, audio cables are not that difficult to make if you choose to do it yourself. If you need several audio cables,...

A revolution occurred in music that took the instruments out of the studio and placed them on people's computer hard drives. A multitude of programs allows people to create beats on their...

There are a lot of talented singers and rap artist living in Richmond, Virginia. However, most of them never accomplish there dream. This Ehow article will give directions on how these aspiring...

The music industry is extremely competitive. It takes years before music producers and artists become successful in the music business. However, thanks to modern technology the novice gains a...