Ryan's Corner
Do You Believe In Magic (Drum Rooms)?
If you've ever recorded live drums, then you know how important the actual room is to the finished product. Small, carpeted rooms with additional acoustic treatment will have...
(Video) Amy Winehouse & Mark Ronson in the Studio
How lucky are we to get a look at the creation of a classic? It's...
4 Ways to Improve a Vocal Before it's Recorded
So let's assume time travel is out of the question. How can we ensure that a vocalist has a good chance of nailing...
5 Questions to ask Before you Start Mixing
Getting comfortable with mixing can be a lifelong journey. New engineers may be eager to dive into the toolbox of plugins or hardware in front of them,...
5 Tips to Fix Writer's Block
Where there's writing, there's writer’s block. It’s easy to look at your temporary lack of inspiration as some kind of indicator of your talent. But it’s...
#LoftLessons: Blending Drum Loops and Programmed Drums in Ableton Live 9.5
We're pleased to introduce #LoftLessons, a regular tutorial series focusing on production and mixing techniques...
Video: How To Get a BIG Sound Out of Your Drum Kit
Wondering how to make your drums sound BIGGER? The answer might surprise you. In this video, drumming legend, Simon Phillips, takes us...
Behind The Scenes With Hall & Oates
No, I wasn't searching for "bitchin' mustaches" on YouTube, but I did just happen to stumble upon this excellent behind the scenes video of Hall &...