Making Music With MIDI | Music Production For Beginners

by Kyle Mathias | Sep 2, 2021 | Audio Basics, Recording

MIDI has become a big part of modern music production. With MIDI you can turn a simple instrument like a keyboard into almost any instrument you can imagine! In this video you’ll learn the basics of music production with MIDI and what you’ll need to start...

The Proximity Effect | How It Works & How To Avoid It [With Audio Examples]

by Kyle Mathias | Aug 26, 2021 | Audio Basics, Live Sound, Recording

Some microphones are susceptible to the proximity effect. That means the low-frequency response will be boosted as the microphone gets closer to the sound source. In this post, I’m going to show you why this happens, how to use it creatively, or how to avoid it. But...

Audio Mixer Buying Guide | A Checklist Before You Buy!

by Kyle Mathias | Aug 15, 2021 | Audio Gear, Live Sound, Mixing, Recording

If you’re shopping for a mixer and feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of the options, you’re going to find this video very helpful. I want to introduce you to some important terms, show you the various types of mixers, and walk you through the three most...

Mid-Side Stereo Technique | Demonstration & Explanation

by Kyle Mathias | Jul 29, 2021 | Recording

The mid-side technique is one of the most powerful and most fascinating techniques in recording and mixing! This post will give you the opportunity to hear the technique for yourself. I’ll show you how it works and how to set it up. All that’s coming up,...

How To Record Drums At Home [With Only 1, 2, or 3 Microphones]

by Kyle Mathias | Jul 22, 2021 | Recording

Getting a studio quality drum recording at home can be difficult. I’m here to offer some tips to help you avoid some of the most common mistakes and make the most of your home studio. If this is our first time meeting, my name is Kyle. Welcome to Audio...

Lossy vs Lossless Audio [Apple Music vs Spotify For Sound Quality]

by Kyle Mathias | Jul 15, 2021 | Audio Basics, Mixing, Recording

A few weeks ago Apple announced they’ll offer users the ability to stream lossless audio through Apple Music. In this post, you’ll learn what lossless audio is and why it’s taken us so long to reach this point. If this is our first time meeting, my...