In this quick tip I'm going to show you a trick to lighten the CPU load while mixing in your DAW. I will demonstration this using Reaper but this technique will work in most any other recording software as well. Don't forget to leave a comment below after you've watched the video.

In this episode of the show I talk about how I build my default mixing chain. I will tell you the 3 basic tools I use and why you should use them as well. Below are links to the plug-ins mentioned in this episode. Saturn Console Enhancer by Terry West, StripBus Console Emulation bundle, FerricTDS – Tape […]

Have you ever wondered how to get that really fat, wide, electric guitar sound? There is a technique that has been around since the days of analog recording. It's call automatic double tracking. It's original purpose was to create a wide stereo sound from a single mono track. Today this technique can be used on […]

In this episode of the show David talks about 3 golden keys in home recording. These 3 areas, if applied, can unlock new levels of professional quality in your projects. http://freerecordingtools.com

In this very first audio blog we revisit the most popular post on Home Music Studio 1. I will give you three questions you must ask yourself when selecting the best recording software. This is an audio version of the original post found here. Subscribe to the podcast in iTunes.

In this episode of the show I'm going to address a question from Mark Fordham, a Dynamic Range Compression course member.  We will be addressing the issue of proper recording levels and how they affect the overall quality of our projects. This is one critical area you will need to understand in order to produce […]

Discover 5 cheap tips for creating an expensive sound in my interview with Joe Gilder. Joe has been helping home studios excel for more than 4 years now. He is the author/creator of homestudiocorner.com and brings a lot to the table of affordable home recording. http://freerecordingtools.com

Have you ever had issues trying to install a VST plug-in? In this episode of the show I'm going to show you the 4 things I do to successfully install all my VST plug-ins. Don't forget to get your free e-book by signing up for my free newsletter. You get exclusive home recording tips like […]

Show Notes You can download your copy of the Reaper DAW at http://www.reaper.fm/ Links to the Reaper DAW themes mentioned in this episode are included below. Main Reaper DAW theme downloads: http://stash.reaper.fm/ REA-EVOLUTION 2.0.1 http://tinyurl.com/cxppdcx Pro X-Tools v1.0.1  http://tinyurl.com/k7pjeqt Don't forget to join the hundreds of community members of Home Music Studio 1 here. http://freerecordingtools.com

Have you ever wondered if you really need a mixer for home recording? In this episode of the show I'm going to answer this question. I'll also give 6 reasons why you might want a mixer in your home studio. http://freerecordingtools.com

Are you wondering about that missing element in your final mixes? What makes your project sound professional and not amature? The answer could be in the mastering process. We will talk about it in this episode of the show. http://freerecordingtools.com

Do I really need acoustic treatment in my home studio? There are so many options today for affordable acoustic treatment. Are they truly worth the money and investment of my time? We will cover all these questions and more in this episode of the show. http://freerecordingtools.com Links from the show:  Blue Cat's FreqAnalyst Free VST […]

Are you making the mistake I often made when mixing drums? Get this wrong and your drums will be weak at at best. Get this right and they will be live and full. In this episode, I'll tell you exactly how I avoid choking the life out out of my drum tracks. FreeG Master Fader […]

You've begun the journey of recording kick drum. Now that it's tracked your ready to start mixing. How do you get that perfect, in your face, kick drum sound? In this episode of the show, I'll walk you through the process I follow using the 4-3 framework.

In this episode of the show I want to walk you through the process I use to record a piano. In this demo project, I'm going to be using a free VST virtual instrument to do this. Using the 4-3 Framework we will create a very realistic sounding piano track.

Learn about the “4-3 Framework”, a process I use to build out a professional mix. The 4-3 model will work in almost any type of home recording setup or situation. This is the 3rd episode in our series dealing with recording a song from start to finish.

Selecting the best audio recording software can get confusing real quick. This is especially true for those who are just getting started at home recording. In this episode of the show I talk about the software I use and why.

Do you have the right audio interface? In this episode of Home Music Studio 1, we will address how to select the best audio interface for your needs. We will continue to look at the process of recording a song so be on the look out for future episodes. | homemusicstudio1.com/toolbox

Few areas are more critical then the low end of your mix. In this episode of Home Music Studio 1, I show you a technique to make the kick drum and bass guitar work as 1 unit. This simple sidechain compression tip will help tighten up the bottom of most any mix.

Have you ever wondered how to get that great analog warmth in your mix, even in a digital environment? In this episode of the show I talk about 3 ways to do exactly that. | https://homemusicstudio1.com/ferrictds/, https://homemusicstudio1.com/links/