It’s been a busy summer here at the studio! Between mixing, mastering, and drumming on albums, there’s a lot of new music about to be released. I’m especially excited about a new release from Disney and Bowling for Soup - it’s Disney, it’s punk rock, and they knock it out of the park.

Being an independent songwriter, artist, or producer in 2024 is hard. Between budgets, timelines, and creative ideas, the mixing process can be complex. You’ve spent countless hours perfecting your craft, and now it’s time to take your tracks to the next level. That’s where I come in. I’m Christian Dorn, owner and mixing engineer at Drum Arsenal Productions, and I’m here to help you achieve the polished, professional mix that your music deserves.

Creating high-quality music from your home studio is more achievable than ever. Working with an online session drummer can help bring your tracks to life. Check out these 4 tips to help elevate your music and make the online collaboration process simple and easy.

Learn how to prepare and export tracks in Logic for remote sessions and mixing with this comprehensive guide. Learn essential tips for organizing your project, disabling effects, consolidating files, and exporting individual tracks seamlessly.

Avoid ear fatigue in music recording and mixing with these expert tips. Preserve your hearing health while producing your best work. Read now!

Recording music, be it an album or a single, can be an exciting and daunting task at the same time. With so many elements to consider, from the songwriting and arrangement to the performance and mix, it's easy to get overwhelmed and lose sight of your artistic vision. This is where a producer comes in.

Recording sessions thrive on meticulous pre-production. From defining the creative vision to fine-tuning technical aspects, every detail contributes to the success of the final product. The journey begins with open discussions, aligning the artistic vision and conceptualizing the desired sound. Learn how to take your pre-production process to the next level here!

If you're an acoustic guitar player looking to record your music, investing in a high-quality instrument can make a big difference in the final product. However, finding the right guitar that fits your budget can be a challenge. In this post, we'll look at three of the best acoustic guitars for recording.

Acoustic guitars have become a vital element of almost every genre of music. Capturing great tone at the source, and the appropriate tone for the song, is imperative to creating a great sounding album. Learn about and listen to 3 must have acoustic guitar tones you can use on your next recording session!

Creating a great scratch track can save you time, help your session musicians craft the perfect parts, and make your recording session go smoothly from the very first note. Learn how to record a professional scratch track in these 5 easy steps.

Making sure your gear is protected and insured is an important step. These companies are a great starting point for getting quotes and finding coverage that best fits your needs.

Gear is expensive. Microphones, instruments, interfaces, preamps, it all adds up. Make sure your gear is protected! Learn about 6 big reasons why your gear should have it’s OWN dedicated music insurance plan.

Having great reference materials is vital to making sure your recording project comes out the way you want it to. Check out these easy tips that will help you select the PERFECT reference material for your next studio project.

Creating a loyal following as a singer-songwriter is the key to success in the music industry. Growing this fan base is one of the best things you can do to get your music out into the world. Following this multi-faceted approach can help your most loyal fans find you and follow you online and in-person.

Mixing audio can be a challenging task, but using compression before equalization (EQ) can help to make the process much more manageable. Compression and EQ are two of the most important tools in a mixing engineer's toolbox, and when used together, they can help to create a polished and professional sound.

I’m here to make a case for compressing BEFORE equalization.