November 29, 2019 | Mixing, Resources
What is Stem? In audio production, a stem is a group of audio sources mixed together. A single stem might exist in mono, stereo, or in multiple tracks for surround sound. In sound mixing for film, the preparation of stems is a common strategy to...
November 22, 2019 | Resources
Recording Studio as an Instrument In music production, the recording studio can be treated as a musical instrument. This approach has been called “playing the studio”. It is typically embodied by artists or producers who emphasize the creative use...
June 3, 2021 | Audio Processing, Blog
The two main audio reproduction systems we use while working in the studio are headphones and studio monitors. Without a doubt, these have numerous differences related to how the human auditory system perceives sound. The truth is that both have advantages and...
July 5, 2016 | Blog, Events
Make Music Day is a day of public music entertainment and immersion sponsored by the National Association of Music Merchants, or NAMM. Inspired by the Fête de la Musique in France, over 700 cities in over 120 countries have joined the celebration, which is on...
June 19, 2019 | Blog, Tips and Tricks
A common misconception among today’s musicians is that good recordings can only be made in big studios. The truth is that over the past three decades, the music industry has changed a lot. Recordings, which needed expensive consoles and microphones can now be easily...
