From the first take to the finished mix
One clear thread through the whole production, instead of a pile of loose tricks.
Most people do not fail in the home studio because of missing gear, but because of missing clarity. Which level is right, when does an EQ help, when a compressor, and why does the recording in a small room so often sound thin? That is exactly where this book starts.
We walk through the complete path of a production, from a clean recording through editing and effects to an export that works on streaming platforms. At the centre stands a properly set up and calibrated monitoring as the foundation for a reliable judgement of sound. Fewer plugins, more understanding.
Levels, EQ and dynamics
The basics every mix stands or falls on.
Reverb, delay and saturation
Using effects with intent, not over everything.
Set up monitoring properly
Calibrated listening as the basis for a reliable judgement.
Recording in a small room
Vocals, guitar and bass even without perfect acoustics.
MIDI and vocal editing
Programming and editing voices without losing their character.
Troubleshooting
Noise, hum, phase errors, clicks and latency under control.