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What is E.Q.?What is E.Q.?
WHAT IS EQ? EQ stands for Equalizer or Equalizing. An equalizer is a device which allows someone to equal out the tonal characteristics of a sound. They were originally conceived
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1. Social networks My Space and its brethren are still a good way to get your music up and ‘out there’. Nowadays there are any number of dedicated music upload
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WHY SHOULD I BOTHER WITH A VOCAL FILTER? The main reason for having a vocal filter, is to try and record a ‘dry’ signal. If your studio doesn’t have the
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One of the commonest instruments used in popular music, the Acoustic guitar can also be one of the most difficult to record for a home or budget studio. In this
SCAN guide to recording vocals in the home studioSCAN guide to recording vocals in the home studio
The problem of recording Vocals for the smaller studio has been a constant source of difficulty over the years. If you stop and think about it, the Human voice
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WHY? Lots of reasons, but here are some very good ones…. Making Music is a beautiful thing. It’s a creative, satisfying use of your time. And maybe, if you end