Category: Recording
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It is easy to both over- and under-process field recordings. Each has drawbacks, and a skilled recordist balances both while keeping the sound realistic and taking inspiration from others, but never copying. Last Updated: 19-August-2026
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I use a variety of different binaural microphone setups for recording binaural soundscapes. Here are the ones that I have used and my experiences with each. Last updated: 28-July-2026
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I use a variety of tools for post-processing my field recordings. Below are what I currently use. I will update this periodically as I change my workflow or learn new methods. Last updated: 19-August-2026
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I like recording ambient sounds of nature, locations, equipment, and other assorted noises. When I play my recordings back, I want them to sound exactly like when I was there. Here is the technique, equipment, and settings I use. Last updated: 26-July-2026
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Boards of Canada is a personal favorite of mine, and I have studied their music to learn how they achieved their distinctive sound. Here is what I think I have learned so far (I will continue to add to this page as I learn more). Last updated: 25-March-2026
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One of the more difficult things for artists is composing, but what if you could let nature take control here and provide you with a melody? You can and here’s how.
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There are a lot of ways to measure the levels of sound in your music production. Meter scales vary widely, and there are many misconceptions about what are the correct levels. Here below is what I have found currently works best for me. Last updated: 19-August-2025. There’s another, more current post about this: Levels in…
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Sometimes two things just go together like ham and cheese. Here are two of those things. This one-two punch will kickstart your creative process. It does mine.
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Making music with loops is not a new process. However, after thinking about it, I was surprised at how many different ways there are to loop samples to make music. I’ll add to this as I discover more, but the list is long right now. Last updated: 26-December-2020
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Here’s one of a number of brief guides and details about the microphones available in Pianoteq. Last updated: 7-November-2024
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Here’s one of a number of brief guides and details about the microphones available in Pianoteq. Last updated: 07-November-2024
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Here’s one of a number of brief guides and details about the microphones available in Pianoteq. Last updated: 7-November-2024
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Here’s one of a number of brief guides and details about the microphones available in Pianoteq. Last updated: 7-November-2024
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Here’s one of a number of brief guides and details about the microphones available in Pianoteq. Last updated: 7-November-2024
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Here’s one of a number of brief guides and details about the microphones available in Pianoteq. Last updated: 7-November-2024
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Composing Electronic Music is a book that has proven invaluable in my equalization settings in my electronic music creations. I would highly recommend it! [click here for a link to it]
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Want to capture the sounds of nature and then make a great-sounding soundscape recording? Here is how I do it using Audacity software: Last updated: 02-April-2018