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Choosing the right Recording Studio
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Famous Guitar Tones: the Twang
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Production Corner: Experimenting with Effect Plug-Ins
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The Secrets of a perfect Surf Guitar Tone
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Featuring Top 5/19 of Recording Advice

the question is: can YOU do it?

Indie producer/musician Bruce Kaphan(R.E.M., David Byrne, Red House Painters, American Music Club) analyzes pros and cons of recording the DIY way - read.


	2. Choosing a Recording Studio
pick carefully + things to consider

What do you need to look for in a recording studio? In this article you'll find all the advice you need about equipment, engineers, rooms, rates, and ways of approaching the recording experience. - read


	3. Planning Recordings
be prepared, have a budget

Steven Alvarado, a NYC studio manager provides precious advice on how to approach the recording of your CD. "When you enter the studio, have a plan. Map out what you want to accomplish each day so that you have a realistic idea of how much time you will need to complete your project. It's best to be as prepared as possible." - read


	4. Do You Need a Producer?
and: don't waste studio time!

Making a recording is a tangle of pragmatism, technology, alchemy and faith. As is the case with any creative venture, you cannot know what you'll get for your efforts until you go through the process; it's always a gamble. Having a plan and a budget can be really useful.- by B. Kaphan - read


	5. Drums in the Studio
performance and recording tips

Drummers shouldn't miss this article! 4 Top NYC producers answer our questions on how to perform, hit, and tune the drums in recording situation. And... is your drummer tight and can he/she play to the click? - read


	6. Ten Tips for Recording Guitars
from the pick to the amp

Recording guitars can be a challenge when you really want to achieve a great sound. Here are some helpful tips to improve your guitar recording chops. - by Shane O'Connor - read


	7. Recording Vocals
not as easy as you might think

Recording vocals might not seem like the most challenging task when producing a CD, but this delicate and crucial process often ends up taking more time and energies than expected - read


	8. Do You Need Mastering?
what it is and why it is!

Mastering is a process that not many emerging musicians are fully familiar with. One of the most succesfull NYC mastering engineer tells us all about this "secret" art.- read

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