Recording Music

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...

Standing waves are a typical problem encountered during musical performance and recording. Controlling standing waves will bring more clarity to a musical performance, particularly for low...

Hip hop has grown from being street party music in the Bronx played through boomboxes and jury-rigged stereo systems to a multi-million dollar giant of the music industry, dominating the pop...

The upright bass has a reputation as one of the most challenging instruments to record in the studio environment. The instrument's tone, the model of microphone and the placement of the mic can...

Music is a universal language. As a consumer of music, it is easy to know what songs you like. It may not be as easy to explain why you like a certain song. The production of a piece of music is...

If you want to become a DJ, making club songs is fun and easy to do. Software beat programs and synthesizers are helpful tools. All it takes to make a song is a some computer skill and a good ear...

Music tracking is the process of recording separate tracks that eventually are mixed together to create a single stereo track. There are many ways to track music by digital recording, one of the...

The Internet has created opportunities for many aspiring hip hop artists and music producers to write and record their own music and to build fan bases all over the world. Many producers who make...

Soundproofing technology can seem complicated at first. It can be difficult to know what kind of sound dampening materials to use to help soundproof your home or studio. If you can do some minor...

The bass guitar plays a crucial role in music, providing sonic low end and rhythmic pulse. Recording the bass guitar effectively can enhance the overall feel of a song. Generally, a bass guitar...

Composing instrumentals, whether it's pop, rock, hip hop, or country, is subjective. Even so, it can be done in a systematic way that makes for an easy method to create your song without losing...

Dance music has catapulted its way from meager underground beginnings to clubs and pop radio stations across the nation. Every hit pop song has a dance remix counterpart. If you're interested in...

Clarity of vocals and prominence of the rhythm section are paramount to an ideal rap song mix. Because rap music is so lyrically driven, you must pay special attention to the improvement and...

Always try to buy the most up-to-date computer on the market, because usually most new computers will pack enough punch to run the most advanced software (music production or otherwise) that will...

Miking a bass amp can be done by plugging it in directly to the console, or by setting up a condenser, ribbon or dynamic microphone in front of the bass amplifier. Create a specific bass sound...

A condenser microphone is best used for vocals because it offers a crisp sound without too much bass buildup. Understand the way a condenser microphone works with information from an independent...

Making a bass drum sound better involves lowering the sound to below 100 hertz, adding in some upper mid-range and adjusting the crispness as needed. Alter the sound of a kick drum to achieve...

Bass drums, or kick drums, are miked by placing a microphone inside the drum itself, suspended on rubber shocks to create a rich sound. Understand how bass drums get recorded cleanly with...

Mixing a song is a subjective art, but generally a song begins with the drums, then the bass line, and then each instrument is added in to layer the sound. Create a perfectly mixed song with...

The purpose of mixing a song or a record is to take a raw recording and transform it into something pleasant to the ear. Mixing takes care of things we take for granted when listening to...

Learning how to create your own rap instrumentals can be a great way to express your musical creativity. A rap instrumental is different from the lyrical songwriting of a rap song in that the...

Something popular in most musical styles is deep bass. Bass lines and kick drums deliver some punch to the mix, however very few deliver a rumble that will shake the walls when played through a...

Bass lines can either make a beat or break a beat. Sometimes both, depending on how you use the term ‘break’! A bass line that is too loud, bottomed out, or not properly played can make your...

Getting the bass guitar to sit well in your mix is as critical to the sound of the record as it is difficult to master. If the bass is too distant, your mix sounds thin and without depth. Too much...

Recording a grand piano requires placing one microphone over the treble section and another microphone over the bass strings. Make sure each microphone is at the same angle with helpful...

A recording of a great band of musicians can make them sound like a pack of amateurs if the mix is not done properly. Although a good mix is more of an art than a science, these basic tips will...

To mix beats when recording music, make sure the panning on the drums is properly set up and balance the kick and bass drum to make sure they are never occupying the same frequency at the same...

Recording engineers often mic a bass amp in addition to recording the bass DI, direct input, during a tracking session. Micing the bass amp can thicken the bass guitar tone and give more depth to...

The bass drum, or kick drum, is the foundation of the drum kit, and without a quality bass drum sound, the overall impression of the drums, and that of the song being recorded, will undoubtedly...

Two of the most important components in making a rock song are the kick drum and bass guitar. When locked in tightly, these instruments can create an earthshaking composite. I will discuss...

Whether you are trying to condense a full orchestral arrangement or looking for a way to play the songs with only a piano, you can begin by organizing your music into a piano arrangement.

Adding musical layers together to a song is the basis for creating a full music demo. Learn more about integrating bass and drums together from a professional musician in this free video.

Creating a music demo requires an understanding of musical fluidity for how particular parts should interact with one another. Learn about molding your bass parts to fit your demo from a...

Creating your own vibrant bass lines can really add to the overall production of a music demo. Learn some tips about developing bass parts from a professional musician in this free video.

Keep the bass sound distinct from the kick drum using Logic Pro. Learn how to troubleshoot your mix using Logic Pro 8 software in this free music production video from a professional audio engineer.

Boost the bass for specific instruments with Logic sub-bass plug-in. Learn how to add more bass punch to your mix with Logic Pro 8 software in this free music production video from a professional...

Learn how to get a smooth bass tone with home recording studio equipment. Get tips on how to direct a recording session - free video.

Learn how to record bass on a digital 4 track recorder to record songs in this instructional video for musicians.

Learn how to record your songs for cheap on a four track recorder.

Learn how to record your songs for cheap on a four track recorder.

Learn how to record your songs for cheap on a four track recorder.

Learn how to record your songs for cheap on a four track recorder.

Learn how to record your songs for cheap on a four track recorder.

Learn how to record your songs for cheap on a four track recorder.

Learn how to record your songs for cheap on a four track recorder.

Learn how to record your songs for cheap on a four track recorder.

Learn how to record your songs for cheap on a four track recorder.

Part 1 - Learn how to auto create a bass track using Apple Logic Pro in this free music recording software tutorial video.

Part 2 - Learn how to auto create a bass track using Apple Logic Pro in this free music recording software tutorial video.

Part 2 - Learn tips on how to record the bass track for a song with Apple Logic Pro music software in this free video for artists, bands, & songwriters.