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

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. Don't forget to leave a comment below after you've watched the video. Quick Tip | Lowering The CPU Usage In Your DAW appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 mentioned in this episode. Saturn Console Enhancer by Terry West, StripBus Console Emulation bundle, FerricTDS – Tape […] Ep 32 | The 3 Elements of My Default Mixing FX Chain appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 wide stereo sound from a single mono track. Today this technique can be used on […] Quick Tip | Automatic Double Tracking on a Stereo File appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 Ep 31 | 3 Golden Keys In Home Recording appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 original post found here. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Audio Blog: Best Recording Software appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 projects. This is one critical area you will need to understand in order to produce […] Ep 30 | How To Get The Cleanest Audio Possible appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 table of affordable home recording. http://freerecordingtools.com Ep 29 | Cheap Ways to Create Expensive Sound With Joe Gilder appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 e-book by signing up for my free newsletter. You get exclusive home recording tips like […] Ep 28 | Installing VST Plug-ins appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 to join the hundreds of community members of Home Music Studio 1 here. http://freerecordingtools.com Ep 27 | Reaper DAW – 7 Reasons I Record With It appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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. http://freerecordingtools.com Ep 26 | Do I Really Need a Mixer for Home Recording? appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 Ep 25 | What is Mastering? appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 this episode of the show. http://freerecordingtools.com Links from the show:  Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Free VST […] Ep 24 | Do I Really Need Acoustic Treatment? appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 how I avoid choking the life out out of my drum tracks. FreeG Master Fader […] Ep 23 | Building Your Drum Mix (The Overheads) appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 I follow using the 4-3 framework. Ep 22 | Mixing Kick Drum appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 Framework we will create a very realistic sounding piano track. Ep 21 | Record Piano using the 4-3 Framework appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 recording a song from start to finish. Ep 20 | Building a Professional Mix With the 4-3 Framework appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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. Ep 19 | Selecting the Best Audio Recording Software appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 be on the look out for future episodes. | homemusicstudio1.com/toolbox Ep 18 | Selecting the Best Audio Interface appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 compression tip will help tighten up the bottom of most any mix. Ep 17 | How to Tighten Up the Low End of Your Mix appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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/ Ep 16 | Creating Analog Sound in a Digital World appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 answers to some of the most frequently asked questions in home and project recording, visit […] Ep 15 | 10 Mixing Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

Have you ever been frustrated by digital pops, clicks, and crackles in your audio? David talks about 3 ways to eliminate these unwanted noises. Ep 14 | Eliminating Those Digital Pops and Clicks appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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, 6 cheap ways to create an expensive sound. These 6 things will cost nothing but […] Ep 13 | 6 Cheap Ways to Create Expensive Sound appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 talk about 3 home recording studio software myths. We will also end this episode answering […] Ep 12 | Home Recording Studio Software Myths appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 Cat Audio here. http://www.bluecataudio.com/Products/Product_FreqAnalyst/ Ep 11 | Understanding EQ: What to Cut, Boost, and Blend appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 tracks. Don't forget to add your comments and or questions to the section below. Ep 10 | Lead, Backing, and Vocal Separation (Part 2) appeared first on Home Music Studio 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. Ep 9 | Lead, Backing, and Vocal Separation (Part 1) appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 be missing some elements of that polished professional sound? In this episode of the Home […] Ep 8 | Avoiding the Embarrassment of an Amateur Mix (Part 2 ) appeared first on Home Music Studio 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 you ever wonder if you might be missing some elements of that polished professional sound? […] Ep 7 | Avoiding the Embarrassment of an Amateur Mix (Part 1 ) appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 your comments and questions to the section below. Ep 6 | The Process of Recording a Song appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 fatten your mixes. Ep 5 | A Simple Trick to Fatten Your Mix appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 an absolutely free tool for building a drum mix. This same tool is great to help you […] Ep 4 | Learn How to Mix Acoustic Drums appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 the section below after you've listened to this episode.     Ep 3 | Home Recording Mixing Tips appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 amateur sounding as quickly as clipping audio. In this podcast I will show you 2 […] Ep 2 | How to Avoid Clipping appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.

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 times when you've setup your gear to record, only to discover a nasty buzz bleeding […] Ep 1 | Why Does My Mic Buzz? appeared first on Home Music Studio 1.