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.

File types can be confusing. After all, they all send audio information! Learn about the best file types for mixing and post-production work.

Adele, Jo Dee Messina, and Chris Young were on rotation this month at the studio!

A good pre-production process can save time, money, and ensure that the final product meets the artist's vision. This is especially true when working with remote session musicians and using mixing engineers, mastering engineers, and/or musicians from different studios. These 4 easy steps are easy to follow and will help keep everyone organized during the creative process.

Investing in solid studio monitors is one of the most important moves you can make. I’ll let you know what monitors I use and some good options out there at different budget levels.

The studio has been busy this month with recording and mixing sessions, but you always have to find time to listen to some records! Harry Styles, Florence and The Machine, and Maroon 5 were all on repeat this month.

Backing up your music is one of the most important things you can do when working with remote session musicians and mix engineers. Having a solid system for backing-up and archiving your files and music is imperative for working in the modern music industry.

What can I say, this month has been all about country music. From 90s classics, to modern 00’s, check out the records I’ve been playing all month at the studio.

Having a reliable set of headphones and/or monitors is imperative when working on music. This is even more true when one is working with online session musicians and mix engineers. You want to make sure that what you are hearing is accurate and consistent with what the other people working on the project are hearing.

Two of the most used mics here at Drum Arsenal Productions: Coles 4038 Ribbon Mics.
These legendary mics are on pretty much every drum and percussion recording session here and are a dream to mix. Check them out!

Maddie and Tae, SiX! The Musical, and Trousdale were on repeat this month at the studio!

In an age where anyone and everyone can call themselves a “producer”, it is important to look at the tried and true techniques great producers use to make hit after hit.

The terms "STEMS" and "MULTI-TRACKS" get used interchangeably a lot these days. Using the correct term in the correct situation can save you a lot of time and headaches when it comes to recording, producing, and writing music.