Vocal Sessions, LA Style
A successful Los Angeles producer/engineer opens his bag of tricks
By Greg Ogan
Working as a mainstream music producer in LA, I’ve been ... Read More...
A Producer’s Vocal Tracking Guide
A noted producer walks us through a typical vocal session
By Bruce Kaphan
Most of the vocal recording I produce or engineer is for pop/folk/rock... Read More...
A Vocalist On Recording Vocals
An insider’s viewpoint on the vocal tracking process, with great dos and don’ts
By Eleanor Goldfield
“I guess you’re a cheap date,” he s... Read More...
How To Record Great Vocals At Home
From start to finish, here’s how to get that keeper vocal track in your home setup!
By Sven-Erik Seaholm
The human voice is easily the... Read More...
Getting Started With Backing Vocals
Arranging and tracking strategies to make background vocals serve the song
By John McVey
In this article, I’d like to teach you a bit ... Read More...
Vocal Processing Tips
From popping plosives to pitchy performances—plug-ins to the rescue!
By Jason LaRocca
P-Popping plosives
When I get tracks from an art... Read More...
Multiband Dynamics
The most powerful tools in the Loudness Wars can be dangerous if misused—so learn how to use them!
By Lionel Dumond
Dynamics controllers—compres... Read More...
Successful Vocal Sessions
Help your singers perform at their peak
By Michael Schulze
Recording singers requires an attitude of love and understanding, a level o... Read More...
Vocal Recording for Songwriters
Tracking for success, from setup to mixdown
By Joe Albano
For songwriters who record and produce their own music, recording the vocals... Read More...
OCTOBER 2017: Mojave Audio MA-1000 Condenser Mic
By Paul Vnuk Jr.
Mojave Audio is helmed by engineer and 3-string bass player Dusty Wakeman, and showcases the condenser mic designs of David Royer ... Read More...