The choice between recording bass guitar direct, through a microphone, or a blend of both depends on the specific needs of the project and the desired sonic characteristics. Each method has its merits, and the best approach may vary depending on the genre, playing style, and overall production goals. Whether you opt for the precision of direct input, the warmth of a mic'd amplifier, or a combination of both, the key is to experiment, trust your ears, and find the perfect groove for your bass guitar recordings.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, musicians are faced with a significant dilemma: whether to release full-length albums or opt for a steady stream of singles. Both approaches have their merits and drawbacks, and the decision can greatly impact an artist's career trajectory and artistic expression. In this blog post, we'll delve into the pros and cons of each strategy to help musicians navigate this crucial decision.

Compressors can be used in a wide range of applications, from simple level control to complex dynamic shaping. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the different uses for compressors in audio production.

Although this may seem like common sense, too many musicians don’t account for all the devious ways a sound might damage their ears, and many won’t think twice about it until the moment they can no longer hear what they need to.

How do you determine whether copyright claims exist on a specific work? The annoying answer is, it’s complicated. Since many factors at once determine the public domain status of a given work, no one has a universal list—at least not as far as I know. Regardless, you may get lucky and find the info you need by checking some or all of the following sources.

Have you ever decided not to sample a track because you didn’t know how to do so legally? Read on for a basic how-to on legal sampling, and arm yourself with the knowledge you need to keep your ideas, your money, and your music safe.

“The concrete corridors that surround Robot Records seem as though they were never intended to house a recording studio…”