Home Recording Tips for Pro Audio on a Budget | Home Music Studio 1 Podcast

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• 10.02.2014

  Quick Tip | Lowering The CPU Usage In Your DAW

  In this quick tip I'm going to show you a trick to lighten the CPU load while mixing in your DAW. I will demonstration this using Reaper but this technique will work in most any other recording software as well....

  
• 09.23.2014

  Ep 32 | The 3 Elements of My Default Mixing FX Chain

  In this episode of the show I talk about how I build my default mixing chain. I will tell you the 3 basic tools I use and why you should use them as well. Below are links to the plug-ins...

  
• 09.13.2014

  Quick Tip | Automatic Double Tracking on a Stereo File

  Have you ever wondered how to get that really fat, wide, electric guitar sound? There is a technique that has been around since the days of analog recording. It's call automatic double tracking. It's original purpose was to create a...

  
• 07.21.2014

  Ep 31 | 3 Golden Keys In Home Recording

  In this episode of the show David talks about 3 golden keys in home recording. These 3 areas, if applied, can unlock new levels of professional quality in your projects. http://freerecordingtools.com

  
• 05.02.2014

  Audio Blog: Best Recording Software

  In this very first audio blog we revisit the most popular post on Home Music Studio 1. I will give you three questions you must ask yourself when selecting the best recording software. This is an audio version of the...

  
• 03.10.2014

  Ep 30 | How To Get The Cleanest Audio Possible

  In this episode of the show I'm going to address a question from Mark Fordham, a Dynamic Range Compression course member.  We will be addressing the issue of proper recording levels and how they affect the overall quality of our...

  
• 03.05.2014

  Ep 29 | Cheap Ways to Create Expensive Sound With Joe Gilder

  Discover 5 cheap tips for creating an expensive sound in my interview with Joe Gilder. Joe has been helping home studios excel for more than 4 years now. He is the author/creator of homestudiocorner.com and brings a lot to the...

  
• 02.25.2014

  Ep 28 | Installing VST Plug-ins

  Have you ever had issues trying to install a VST plug-in? In this episode of the show I'm going to show you the 4 things I do to successfully install all my VST plug-ins. Don't forget to get your free...

  
• 01.27.2014

  Ep 27 | Reaper DAW – 7 Reasons I Record With It

  Show Notes You can download your copy of the Reaper DAW at http://www.reaper.fm/ Links to the Reaper DAW themes mentioned in this episode are included below. Main Reaper DAW theme downloads: http://stash.reaper.fm/ REA-EVOLUTION 2.0.1 http://tinyurl.com/cxppdcx Pro X-Tools v1.0.1  http://tinyurl.com/k7pjeqt Don't forget...

  
• 10.25.2013

  Ep 26 | Do I Really Need a Mixer for Home Recording?

  Have you ever wondered if you really need a mixer for home recording? In this episode of the show I'm going to answer this question. I'll also give 6 reasons why you might want a mixer in your home studio....

  
• 09.20.2013

  Ep 25 | What is Mastering?

  Are you wondering about that missing element in your final mixes? What makes your project sound professional and not amature? The answer could be in the mastering process. We will talk about it in this episode of the show. http://freerecordingtools.com

  
• 09.07.2013

  Ep 24 | Do I Really Need Acoustic Treatment?

  Do I really need acoustic treatment in my home studio? There are so many options today for affordable acoustic treatment. Are they truly worth the money and investment of my time? We will cover all these questions and more in...

  
• 06.11.2013

  Ep 23 | Building Your Drum Mix (The Overheads)

  Are you making the mistake I often made when mixing drums? Get this wrong and your drums will be weak at at best. Get this right and they will be live and full. In this episode, I'll tell you exactly...

  
• 05.24.2013

  Ep 22 | Mixing Kick Drum

  You've begun the journey of recording kick drum. Now that it's tracked your ready to start mixing. How do you get that perfect, in your face, kick drum sound? In this episode of the show, I'll walk you through the process...

  
• 05.02.2013

  Ep 21 | Record Piano using the 4-3 Framework

  In this episode of the show I want to walk you through the process I use to record a piano. In this demo project, I'm going to be using a free VST virtual instrument to do this. Using the 4-3...

  
• 04.26.2013

  Ep 20 | Building a Professional Mix With the 4-3 Framework

  Learn about the “4-3 Framework”, a process I use to build out a professional mix. The 4-3 model will work in almost any type of home recording setup or situation. This is the 3rd episode in our series dealing with...

  
• 03.27.2013

  Ep 19 | Selecting the Best Audio Recording Software

  Selecting the best audio recording software can get confusing real quick. This is especially true for those who are just getting started at home recording. In this episode of the show I talk about the software I use and why.

  
• 03.15.2013

  Ep 18 | Selecting the Best Audio Interface

  Do you have the right audio interface? In this episode of Home Music Studio 1, we will address how to select the best audio interface for your needs. We will continue to look at the process of recording a song so...

  
• 03.06.2013

  Ep 17 | How to Tighten Up the Low End of Your Mix

  Few areas are more critical then the low end of your mix. In this episode of Home Music Studio 1, I show you a technique to make the kick drum and bass guitar work as 1 unit. This simple sidechain...

  
• 02.22.2013

  Ep 16 | Creating Analog Sound in a Digital World

  Have you ever wondered how to get that great analog warmth in your mix, even in a digital environment? In this episode of the show I talk about 3 ways to do exactly that. | https://homemusicstudio1.com/ferrictds/, https://homemusicstudio1.com/links/

  
• 02.08.2013

  Ep 15 | 10 Mixing Mistakes to Avoid

  Wouldn't it be nice if you could simply get a list of the things "not" to do in home recording? In this episode of the Home Music Studio 1 Podcast I talk about 10 mixing mistakes to avoid. For more...

  
• 01.15.2013

  Ep 14 | Eliminating Those Digital Pops and Clicks

  Have you ever been frustrated by digital pops, clicks, and crackles in your audio? David talks about 3 ways to eliminate these unwanted noises.

  
• 12.18.2012

  Ep 13 | 6 Cheap Ways to Create Expensive Sound

  6 Cheap Ways to Create Expensive Sound: Do you have a limited budget for your home or project studio? Are you just getting started with a home recording and haven't yet acquired much gear? In this episode of the podcast I talk about,...

  
• 12.03.2012

  Ep 12 | Home Recording Studio Software Myths

  Are you using the right home recording studio software? How do you know? Might there be something you are missing out on by not having another digital audio workstation? In this Episode of the Home Music Studio 1 Podcast, I...

  
• 11.14.2012

  Ep 11 | Understanding EQ: What to Cut, Boost, and Blend

  In this Episode of the Home Music Studio 1 Podcast David begins to talk about EQ. What should we cut, boost, and blend? In this Episode David talks about a great free frequency analysis plug-in. You can download your copy from Blue...

  
• 10.20.2012

  Ep 10 | Lead, Backing, and Vocal Separation (Part 2)

  Lead, Backing, and Vocal Separation (Backing) Are your lead vocals getting buried by your backing vocal tracks?  In this episode of the Home Music Studio 1 Podcast, David gives several tips on creating separation between the lead and background vocal...

  
• 10.18.2012

  Ep 9 | Lead, Backing, and Vocal Separation (Part 1)

  Are your lead vocals getting buried by your backing vocal tracks? In this episode of the Home Music Studio 1 Podcast, David gives several tips on creating separation between the lead and background vocal tracks.

  
• 10.10.2012

  Ep 8 | Avoiding the Embarrassment of an Amateur Mix (Part 2 )

  Avoiding the Embarrassment of an Amateur Mix Have you ever been embarrassed of your final project? Are you the type of person that dreams of getting that perfect mix but don’t always achieve your goals? Do you everwonder if you might...

  
• 10.06.2012

  Ep 7 | Avoiding the Embarrassment of an Amateur Mix (Part 1 )

  View this Episode in iTunes. Avoiding the Embarrassment of an Amateur Mix Have you ever been embarrassed of your final project? Are you the type of person that dreams of getting that perfect mix but don't always achieve your goals? Do...

  
• 09.15.2012

  Ep 6 | The Process of Recording a Song

  View this Episode in iTunes. The Process of Recording a Song In this podcast episode, David gives several tips regarding the process of recording a song. For more home recording tips and a free e-book please visit https://homemusicstudio1.com/newsletter. Please add...

  
• 09.02.2012

  Ep 5 | A Simple Trick to Fatten Your Mix

  View this Episode in iTunes. In this episode of the Home Music Studio 1 Podcast, David shares about a new aspect of the blog to be revealed soon. He also talks about a simple trick that you can use to...

  
• 08.18.2012

  Ep 4 | Learn How to Mix Acoustic Drums

  View this Episode in iTunes. Learn How to Mix Acoustic Drums: Have you every wanted an easy way to learn how to mix acoustic drums in your own home music studio? In this podcast episode I will tell you about...

  
• 07.31.2012

  Ep 3 | Home Recording Mixing Tips

  View this Episode in iTunes. In this episode of Home Music Studio 1 I will give 3 home recording mixing tips. These tips are key to producing professional audio projects while working within a budget. Don't forget to add your comments to...

  
• 07.19.2012

  Ep 2 | How to Avoid Clipping

  View this Episode in iTunes. In this episode of the Home Music Studio 1 Podcast, we will talk about 3 ways you can avoid clipping in your recordings. There is very little that will take a project from professional to...

  
• 07.02.2012

  Ep 1 | Why Does My Mic Buzz?

  View this Episode in iTunes In this very first episode of the Home Music Studio 1 Podcast, we will give 3 tips to removing those unwanted hums and buzzes from your audio tracks. If your like me, there have been...