Ryan's Corner

4 Ways to Improve a Vocal Before it's Recorded

by Cliff Callender on

So let's assume time travel is out of the question. How can we ensure that a vocalist has a good chance of nailing...

#LoftLessons: Quick Sub Bass Layering in Ableton Live

by Cliff Callender on

  Layering a synth under your live drums can help you get unique drum sounds that fit better in different...

5 iOS Apps for Guitar Players

by Cliff Callender on

Mobile production tools have made a lot of progress over the years. For gigging and studio musicians, the ability to replace expensive hardware with apps and a...

Why You Need Mistakes

by Cliff Callender on - 6 Comments

Mistakes make you a better artist. Seems ridiculous right? We all seek perfection, but if everything in life is about balance,...

Omar Hakim Drums vol 2 + iZotope FX = instant breaks!

by Cliff Callender on

  Don't you love discovering new FX chains? One loop from Omar Hakim Drums vol 2 ran through Stutter Edit...

Loop Loft Artist Spotlight: Omar Hakim

by Cliff Callender on

  Omar Hakim is one of those guys who oozes cool. His dynamic attitude...

5 Questions to ask Before you Start Mixing

by Cliff Callender on - 4 Comments

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

by Ryan Gruss on - 9 Comments

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...