Home production, marketing, and mental game help for musicians
April 12, 2025
Microphones
If you’re looking for an affordable microphone for recording acoustic guitar and vocals, this mic shootout is for you! I tested three microphones, each under $100, to find out which one delivers the best sound. Let’s break down the results and see which mic comes out on top. The Microphones TestedI tested three budget-friendly mics:Bai
April 6, 2025
Timing
Ever sing a harmony and it’s not quite in time? Or double a guitar part and it’s a little sloppy? Let’s look at a couple of ways we can fix things. MPL Align TakesAction List MenuMPL Align Takes is a script by Michael Pilyavskiy. With Align Takes, you choose a reference track, and the script changes
March 27, 2025
FX
Want to add those echoes at the end of phrases or songs? They’re called delay throws and they add a little flair to your productions. Here’s how to do them in Reaper. How do you create delay throws, put them on the beat (even if they start out off the beat), and make them sound
March 26, 2025
How To Record
Recording acoustic guitar in a home studio presents unique challenges. You probably don’t have acoustically treated rooms, or a locker full of expensive mics. So in this guide, we’ll cover a variety of techniques to capture the best possible sound in a less-than-ideal recording environment. We’ll explore different microphone placements, stereo recording methods, and compression and
March 21, 2025
Timing
Ever have a guitar, drum, or percussion tracks that’s a bit timey-wimey and loosey-goosey? Maybe your mandolin player was a bit slow on tracking day? Never fear — MK Slicer is available in REAPER to help you get things back closer to the grid. MK SlicerMK Slicer is a script available for Reaper that helps
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