Blogs about live sound, music, and audio written by members.
Giving Up Wasn’t a Choice – Freelancing in Bollywood
Priyanka SE, Bombay IN: Based in Bombay, India, Priyanka SE is an audio engineer and music producer who’s been working as a freelancer in the Bollywood Industry on versatile mainstream and indie media, audio and music projects for the past five years. She has a distinct taste in Music, irrespective of the genre and language, ...Impulse Response Testing and Field Recording
The experience of trekking into a dark mine for your job is exciting and unique, but in many ways that hard work translates into the work you do as a designer. I now have many exciting and unique reverbs that I can use in my designs.Dave Rat’s Mighty Headphone Quest
For those that want to go down a Rabbit Hole of HeadphonesShould You Work a Gig for Free for Exposure?
Should you work a gig for free for Exposure? Survey Says NO!Live Sound – Do Not Be Afraid
We asked the Pros on how they prepare for equipment failure in Live Sound. Christina Moon, Kim Watson, Becky Pell, Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, Brad MadixTips for Staying Healthy on the Road
Round up of tips from our members for staying healthy while working the crazy hours we do in live productionHead of Sound for the First Time
I am the only SoundGirl in Lithuania that freelances for festivals and massive productions at the moment. To be honest, it is tough, but possible with the right attitude. Furthermore, here in Lithuania, all production roles are a little bit mixed up. While my role was FOH engineer, I was also performing job duties that ...Sexism in the Alternative Music Scene
Then why is it that sexism, which is a prominent part of the foundation of society, is still existent in the alternative scene? Female musicians aren’t treated as equal to their male counterparts, girls at shows, whether they be fans or people working in the industry, are still dealing with harassment, and no viable solutions ...Mix With the Masters Experience
I was not expecting 6 of 14 attendees to be women. Gender was never an issue in this seminar. I personally believe it was amazing to see the inclusive nature between everyone and the fact that everyone was so supportive of each other. It honestly made me feel grateful and fortunate to be working in ...Keeping Healthy on the Road
There are so many ways in which homeopathy is an excellent modality to reach for when you’re on the road. For one thing, it’s great for first aid and acutes, and it works on the emotional state as well as the body and is truly holistic, safe and has no side effects.The 8 Free Plugins You Need To Be Using
The 8 Free Plugins You Need To Be UsingTop 10 Tips to Improve Your Mixes
In the Studio – Top 10 Tips to Improve Your MixesTips For Making Better Guitar Recordings In The Studio
We’ve rounded up some tips to help you make better guitar recordings in the studio to get you on your way to becoming a pro!The Songwriter’s Secret: The Circle of Fifths
The Songwriter’s Secret: The Circle of FifthsHoning Your Sound Skills in Your Own Home
If you’re looking for a way to build up your skill set in your spare time, setting up a basic studio at home could be the way to go.Tips for Getting the Vocals on Top
Down in the trenches of clubs keeping the vocals on top of the mix and loud enough in the monitors is a challenge. Here are some strategies that Karla Barrera utilizes.Klang Technologies Workshop
Klang is one of the first companies to bring a 3D in-ear monitoring product to the live music industry. They’ve made a good impression with many engineers and artists such as System of a Down and David Gilmore who have been using the system for their live shows, and Klang also won an award for ...Everything You Need To Know About the Vinyl Cutting Process
In these days of digitized media, many music lovers have pivoted back to vinyl records. Whether it’s because one prefers the “warmness” of their sound as opposed to digital, or if it’s simply the desire to have something tangible, vinyl is making a comeback.Baby Microphones and Self Production
I started off as a musician and writer to a producer from my natural curiosity, and studied audio out of a love for sonic art, then realized the ultimate perk; it was the best way to avoid the ever creepy “What are you going to do for me?” engineer. (I can feel the silent nods) ...Life on the Warped Tour
Warped tour is one of the most brutal tours I’ve done, in terms of schedule, exposure to the elements and levels of exhaustion. But It was over before we knew it. One day we’re saying “Oh MAN, a month left. It feels like we’ve been our here a year.” To the end where it became ...Where have all the Credits gone?
Unfortunately, not showing who worked on an album, single, EP – or listing where the music was recorded – further perpetuates the current myth that music should be free. It also gives consumers the false impression that the music has magically come to be without hundreds of hours of work, careful consideration, execution and … ...Woman Up
It’s an inescapable fact that the music business is a male-dominated industry. Lately I’ve noticed a springing-up of more discussion groups and surveys focusing on the roles of women in touring, and why there aren’t more of us. As you’d expect, I get asked about it a lot.Aries Deng – On Being a Producer and DJ
I have found that being both a producer and DJ is definitely an enjoyable experience. When I am producing I find that I need to be creative, critical, and a visionary. When I am a DJ, I believe that I need to be actively listening, natural, and part of a larger community. Both of these ...