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In the Studio With Justin
Justin Peacock is a writer/producer/engineer and Web Editor here at Recording Magazine. Follow Justin's adventures as he writes, records and produces some hot tracks! Reader comments are encouraged!
Recent Posts
A mix as a performance with Daniel Lanois (video)
January 6, 2010
Wow. This video has just started circulating the interwebz and blew me away.
Daniel Lanois is not my all-time favorite producer, but a lot of his work falls into my list of all-time favorite productions. Some of his work isn't my "cruise down the road" or "rock out" cup of tea, but what he does is always amazing.
This is a video of him mixing a song on a really co...Read More
The Auto-Tune Meme (Video)
November 16, 2009
Much has been written about Auto-Tune in the mainstream media. Whether you love or hate the tool (and its effect), the public beyond recording engineers, producers and musicians has become hyper-aware of its use. And many people are starting to get annoyed.
A friend sent this video along this morning, and I thought those of you who find the T-Pain effect annoying might find thi...Read More
Web Apps and the Future of Music Production
May 26, 2009
The world of musical web apps is just starting to appear, largely in the form of pet projects by music lovers, but I expect to see more coming very soon. Could this be a glimpse into the future of music production?
To begin, I think we'll probably see a lot of web-based virtual instruments of varying types. This could be a really cool future, with lots of neat sounds and tools ...Read More
1 Cool (cheap) Way To Decorate Your Studio
January 6, 2009
Next to proper acoustic treatment, studio decor is paramount. You have to have a great studio vibe to get your creative juices flowing.
And if interior design is not your area of expertise, you might look at www.scribbleonwalls.com for some fun and uniqu...Read More
Have you heard THIS Merry Little Christmas?
December 18, 2008
Since the launch of Readers' Tapes online, we've been getting a ton of submissions. Thanks to everyone who has submitted! If you haven't submitted a song for review, you can do it here.
Holiday Cheer
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Project Blog: Editing (my approach, anyway...)
December 1, 2008
In my last blog post, I included some videos from a recent tracking session. We're doing an EP (4 songs) with this band and the videos were from the basic tracking sessions. I thought the next logical post would be about editing and...Read More
Welcome to my studio (and this blog)!
November 10, 2008
Welcome to recordingmag.com 2.0. Er, maybe 3.0! Whatever version we're on, I think you'll agree this is our best.
The site that you're exploring is the result of at least a year's worth of planning, preparation, blood, sweat and tears. The world has changed drastically, and the way we consume information on the we...Read More
