Chicago’s Classick Studios Talk Tips and Gear
Chicago is a hotbed for hip-hop; and we’re not just saying that as proud Midwesterners — the proof is in the pudding (or, in this case, the... Read more »
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May 14, 2020, 4:46 PM
May 9, 2020, 10:17 AM
Capricorn Studios Grand Re-opening
Steve Ivey is a 17-time number one Billboard, multiple-award-winning and nominated songwriter, producer, musician, and recording engineer. He... Read more »
Apr 13, 2020, 12:16 PM
Why Clocking Matters
In the words of Joe Jackson and Anthrax, “Time, got the time, tick-tick-tickin’ in my head…” In music, it’s all about time and synchronization.... Read more »
Apr 8, 2020, 10:46 AM
Removing Vocals from a Mix with iZotope RX 7
Have you ever had a song that you’ve always wanted to sing karaoke to but never could find an instrumental version? Or is there a song that you... Read more »
Mar 18, 2020, 11:49 AM
Quantization: When – and When Not – to Quantize
Some people hate quantization and never use it, while others quantize everything. But there’s a middle ground: thinking of quantization as a... Read more »
Mar 17, 2020, 12:00 PM
Best Budget Recording Microphones
Your mic locker is at the center of your studio — you can’t record any real-world sources without it. But you don’t need an extravagant... Read more »
Mar 17, 2020, 8:38 AM
Best Studio Monitors Under $1000
When asked by customers what they should prioritize when investing in their studios, Sales Engineers at Sweetwater will often tell them to focus... Read more »
Mar 13, 2020, 10:56 AM
Recording Guitar on a Budget
Guitar players are a very particular bunch, aren’t we? We’re known for accumulating massive collections of gear throughout our careers. We... Read more »
Mar 10, 2020, 9:21 AM
The Evolution of the Modern Action Movie Score
Do you ever wonder why you can’t remember any of the music from the blockbuster movie you just saw — or, for that matter, why so many movie... Read more »
Feb 20, 2020, 9:07 AM
6 Essential Synth Bass Techniques
A wise DJ once said, “Too much treble makes people want to leave — too much bass makes people want to dance.” There’s some wisdom there. Nobody... Read more »