6 Considerations for Mixing with Headphones vs Studio Monitors
One of the most common questions from music producers who want to learn how to mix is: “Should I mix on headphones or studio monitors?” The answer is...
Home Recording
7 Home Recording Studio Hacks for the Bedroom Producer
You’re an aspiring producer—making beats, recording sounds, trying to make it all fit together. And, you’re mostly working out of your bedroom...
What is Audio Production?
Audio production is a fairly large umbrella term for a wide range of audio tasks. To sum it up, audio production covers everything related to recording,...
10 Music Production Tips for Beginners
In my 15 years as a music producer, I’ve learned tons of tips and tricks that have really upped my producing game. In this article, I’ll be...
Why You Should Use the Spire App Instead of Voice Memos
When you’re feeling inspired to record a vocal idea, which app do you turn to? There are loads of iPhone apps that can be used for recording, but...
5 Tips for Better Audio at Home
In today’s “new normal,” with the need to stay home most (if not all) of the time, we have had to rethink how we work, how we...
How to Record and Mix Clean Vocals at Home
Recording vocals at home can seem overwhelming: a lot of things go into getting a good, clean vocal sound. While it might feel overwhelming, great sounding...
Quick Tricks for Creative Sound Design at Home
Working from home has become more common than ever before. While some music producers figure out ways to do their jobs away from their well-equipped studios,...
RX for Sung Vocals at Home
Achieving studio-quality vocals from home can be done! Follow along as home studio expert James Ivey takes you through the process of recording and repairing...
How to Transition to Working from a Home Studio
In this new, socially-distanced, self-isolating reality of ours, many producers and engineers no longer have access to their familiar, well-appointed...
How to Rap over a Beat in Spire Studio
Check out this article’s session file to explore a rap over a beat in the Spire app. Spire Studio is the ideal companion for any rapper....
7 Tips for Recording Hip-Hop Vocals in Spire Studio
Explore this article’s session files to dive into three different hip-hop vocal sessions: Beat One, Beat Two, Beat Three. Hip-hop has...
