Monthly Archives: March 2008

Using Compression

There are many different types of compressors out there, analog and digital alike.  The basic concepts of dynamic control remain consistent no matter what type you are using.

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To Bounce or Not to Bounce

A quick tip for all you Pro Tools users out there…

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Why the Studio?

With all the home studios that are popping up many people ask me “why should I come to the studio when I can record my music at home?” 

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Denver Hip Hop Group Lost Soulz Continues Project

We just finished another marathon session with Lost Soulz, Denver’s hottest up and coming hip hop group. 

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Waveburner

At CCM Studios, no mastering session would be complete without Emagic’s Waveburner.

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Remake

To re-produce an a song requires strict attention to detail. Such was the case for a particular Missy Elliot track a new client brought into CCM studios recently. As a producer, I’m usually very meticulous when creating music.

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Tips on How to Stack Vocals Effectively

Tips on How to Stack Vocals Effectively For me, the trick to stacking vocals is mostly in the tracking phase itself. Advanced magicianry aside, a finished product is only as good as the raw recordings lend it to be.

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The No Double Take-Take

Here’s a handy tip I occationaly utilize at CCM Studioswhen tracking. When working with vocals, it’s not always necessary to layer takes in the recording process. Sometimes using a simple process of “copy and shift” can do wonders at mimicking the illusion … Continue reading

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Edited Version

I commonly rely on Wavelab’s mastering suite for quick and easy edits. The seems to be a never-ending war between rap music and FCC rules regarding profanity and socially correct innuendos. The good news is: mastering engineers will always have … Continue reading

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