Having owned the BOSS BR-8, BR-600, BR-800, and the original Micro BR, is the BOSS Micro BR-80 worth buying? The Death of Digital Recorders? Digital recorders like the BOSS BR series and the Tascam Portastudios are a thing of the past, right? Everyone’s moved over to DAWs and computer-based recording, haven’t they? Well, I have, […]
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The legendary BOSS BR Series of multi-track recorders hasn’t had an update for over 10 years now. Could the BOSS BR-1000 be on the horizon? Before the BOSS BR-1000: History of the BOSS BR Series Before we get into my wish list for the BOSS BR-1000, let’s check out the BOSS BR series history. In
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Review of the Maono PD200X USB/XLR Podcast Dynamic Microphone. I’ve been recording my own music at home for almost 30 years now, from a Tascam Porta 05 cassette-based multi-track, through most of the BOSS BR series, and finally onto GarageBand for iPad. In all that time, I’ve only ever used two mics: The Shure SM58
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It’s so easy to get caught up in the next big thing, the latest piece of gear or software that’ll transform your music production fortunes. But the answer to my latest bout of songwriting/music production paralysis has always been right under my nose. In the Beginning. Even with today’s mind-blowing technology, my music production gear
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A valuable Insight into the the basics of recording home demos. It is not exactly a bold statement to say that technology has come a long way in recent years. Naturally, that has had a big impact on music and the way it is made. There was a time, not long ago, where recording a
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I’ve recently uploaded my first 5 videos for a new GarageBand iPad YouTube playlist. Check the playlist out here… and here’s a quick rundown of the content. Also, please don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for all the latest uploads and updates here. The YouTube channel isn’t just about GarageBand, I also have playlists
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Not sure where to start when it comes to building a recording studio? Don’t worry; the below blog will tell you everything you need to know to build the ultimate home recording studio, whatever your budget. From setting a budget (and sticking to it) to picking the perfect space for your recording needs, read on
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Many of us associate a professional recording studio with professional musicians, perfecting their latest platinum-selling album. However, booking studio time makes perfect sense for artists of any level. Here are 10 benefits of using a professional recording studio vs home recording. 1. A professional producer I’ve been producing music for over 30 years, so although
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How to setup your own home recording studio including the hardware and software involved and tackles the problem of latency Mic and Mic stand There are 2 basic types of reasonably priced microphone; Dynamic and Condenser. If like most people, you don’t have the luxury of a sound-proofed room, and are setting up a studio
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