Category Archives: Recording Tips

Best practices from the engineers at CCM Studios

An Introduction to Mastering

Everyone knows mastering is an extremely vital step to creating a radio-ready track, but few know what mastering actually entails. 

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Reamping: Make Your Guitar Come Alive

Reamping is the process of sending a recorded guitar signal through an amplifier to receive that amp’s signal back in a new track.

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How to Use ReWire With ProTools and Record ReWire Audio

Using ReWire with ProTools is easy!

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Zeroing A Session

After a long session, it is often beneficial to “zero out” or start over with your mix.  This gives you an opportunity to start fresh and give yourself a new perspective.  “Zeroing out” refers to the removal of all automation … Continue reading

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Add Some Umph To Your Synths!

Here’s a quick and easy way to add depth and power to your synthesizer recording.

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Quick Trick Using McDSP’s Compressor Bank 3 Plug-In

The pre-filter section of the McDSP compressor is fantastic!

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Mixing Tip of the Day!

Here’s a quick way to get more snap, punch or crack out of your snare drum recording!

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Tracking Vocals with a Mic Pre-Amp

One of the most important things to consider when tracking vocals is the use of a mic pre-amp.

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Compressing Vocals – A Quick Tip

If you are going for a very natural vocal sound,

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A Couple Quick Tips and Tricks to Mixing Better Vocals

Vocals sounding dull and lifeless? Vocals just missing a little extra, something…? Here are some quick tricks I like to use in the studio.

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