Acoustic Guitar Pickup Primer: Part 1, Introduction
If you’re going to play your songs live, you’ll have to make the decision on how you are going to...
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Winter Woes
Dear Lis, When winter kicks in, my nose starts to run and I wake up every morning with a sore...
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The Solo Artist Adapts – Part 3
Eight days on the road with a group and of course, the inevitable occurs. Sickness. While some...
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Pros and Cons of Mixing in the Box
In just the last few years, “mixing in the box” has become a standard practice for...
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Studio Fright
Dear Lis, Why is it that I can sing great at home but when I get into the studio I sound strained?...
Read MoreReverb Secrets to Clarify Your Mix
We’ve all been conditioned to believe that reverb is the most important of the effects in our toolbox – but truth be told, it’s not. That distinction goes to EQ, but reverb can certainly make or break your mix. So…what do pro...
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The Solo Artist Adapts – Part 2
As I continue my discussion about the solo artist and the never-ending need to adapt and...
Read MoreDemo Recording for Songwriters: Part 5
It’s not unusual for the songwriter to start making arrangements in their head before the song is even completed on the page. So, when they are playing a song to a loved one or a group of friends for the first time, they...
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The Solo Artist Adapts
A quick look at my profession over the past 30 years tells me I will continue to be handed...
Read MoreComputer Tweaks for Glitch-Free Recording
Is your recording software plagued by pops, clicks, and dropouts? Try these tips. They will speed up a PC to work efficiently with digital audio. Some of these tips apply to Mac, too. * Use a fast hard drive: 7200 rpm or higher....
Read MoreLIVE & DIRECT
Today we feature the seminal metal band ‘KILLING ADDICTION’ who have released their long awaited CD “FALL OF THE ARCHETYPES”. The Florida based veterans talk about what inspires their latest songs,...
Read MoreMyth-Busting
“THROAT SPRAYS HELP ME SING BETTER” Perhaps you have a favorite tea, potion or spray which you swear helps you sing better. But think about it, these nostrums never touch your vocal folds! They merely moisturize your throat to...
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- Behind The ScenesIn December of last year, singer/songwriter David Wilcox enterted the studio to record his 16th album. Over the next 7 days Open Hand was recorded from start to finish the ‘old school’ way: on 2 inch 16 track analog tape. All songs were recorded live. Minimal overdubbing was used and there were no "computer tricks." […]