Tech
-
Impedance: Yeah, It Matters
Every person who records music seriously has to eventually deal with impedance. You know what I’m talking about,...
-
Creative Sample Manipulation Software
Creatively mangling a piece of audio allows you to design unique textures and atmospheres for use in an...
-
How to Layer Drum Samples: Claps and Snares
Mixing together claps and snares allows you to create a customized snare that can give you exactly the...
-
Turn a Sample into a Synth
A cool way to create unique synth sounds is to use a short, looped portion of a sample...
-
Review: Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 USB Audio Interface
This is a review of the Scarlett 2i4 USB Audio Interface, currently retailing for about $200. An...
-
Reverb Types and Uses
Along with compression and equalization, reverb is one of the most important effects in an EDM producer’s toolkit....
-
How to EQ a Track
EQ is capable of improving the quality of tracks in very subtle ways that make a huge difference...
-
Adding Variation to Lead Synths
Electronic dance music, maybe more than any other genre, relies on simple, catchy, lead-instrument hooks to grab the...
-
XLR Cables: The Whole Deal
The XLR balanced line cable is an indispensable part of every engineer’s set of equipment. Despite that, far too...
-
Creating Pad Synths for Dance Music
Pad synths are a subtle but important element of trance, house, drum ‘n’ bass, and downtempo tracks. Sitting...