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Music Industry News - Beginners Home Recording Studio

8/23/2010 5:26 PMBrian Wilson offers songwriting advice

Music legend Brian Wilson has offered advice to aspiring songwriters.

8/23/2010 5:25 PMThe auto-tune controversy

News that auto-tune technology is being used on The X Factor has led to controversy in the press - but how does this production technique actually work?

8/20/2010 4:48 PMHow can I make my guitar sound heavy on record?

If you want to record a loud rock song at home, how can you get your guitar sounding really meaty and heavy?

8/13/2010 4:57 PMShould I record all drum parts simultaneously?

Some drummers prefer to record their kit all in one go, but some favour a gradual approach to make it easier to mix. So which should you go for?

8/9/2010 5:09 PMHow to avoid signal distortion when recording a demo

Signal distortion can be a common problem when recording - and a real pain if you believe you have just delivered a great take. So how can you overcome this problem?

8/9/2010 5:06 PMHow do I get a good bass sound on my demos?

The bass guitar can be a crucial element of any rock and pop song, but getting it to sound great on a demo or professional recording can be tricky. Here are a few recording suggestions.

7/29/2010 5:19 PMShould I use mics or a direct input when recording guitar?

Home recording studios allow you to feed a line straight from your amp, but alternatively you could simply use an open mic instead. So which recording method should you go for?

7/23/2010 5:34 PMHow do I mic up an acoustic guitar when recording?

While some acoustic guitars have an electric facility so it can be plugged into a home recording studio, you may choose to record it with natural sound. So how should you position your mics if you adopt this approach?

7/22/2010 10:31 AMDon't forget the basics when setting up home recording studio

Musicians who set up a home recording studio have so much to remember that it can be very easy to forget the basics. So here are a few simple things you should not overlook.

7/19/2010 10:30 AMWhat is mastering and can I do it myself?

The final part of recording a track on a home recording studio is the mastering process. But should you do this yourself or let a professional handle it instead?

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