When to Hire a Mastering Engineer
A common question I hear from students is, “Do I need to hire a mastering engineer?” The answer is, it really depends; it depends on what you’re trying to accomplish.
Drum Programming in Your DAW
I always sequence my drum beats in real-time, using a MIDI controller, such as my keyboard or drum pads.
Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature Amp Review
Berklee Online guitar instructor and course author Thaddeus Hogarth reviews and demos the Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature amplifier.
Propellerhead’s ReCycle: Making REX Loops
As promised, I’ve finally put together a comprehensive video about using Propellerhead’s ReCycle software and how to create your own REX loops.
Mixing Tips: How to Know When to Solo
Every term, without fail, I get a few assignments handed in with all of a mixer’s solo buttons enabled.
The Tone Power of the Stratocaster
One eye-opening revelation in the quest for tone happening to me back in the early ’90s: I was playing with a relatively popular Boston-based band called the Heavy Metal Horns.
Signature Guitar Tone and Picking
Let’s talk about attack devices, or ways to get a string moving. I know it sounds too simple to be true, but this one post might be the difference between you and your signature sound!
Guitar Notation Basics
Guitarists might read three different types of notation. Each has its strengths.
How to Change a Loop’s Tempo in Pro Tools
“How do I tempo change a loop in Pro Tools?” This is a common question and the answer is, “There are lots of ways.”
Improve Your Sampler Chops
Berklee Online music production instructor Erik Hawkins explains how to improve your sampler skills, with advice from his “Producing Music with Reason” course.
