In today’s post, we are going to talk about compression, what compression does and the common controls you will see on both analogue and digital compressors. In the conclusion of this article I have a FREE gift for you so make sure to read the whole thing! Or skip to the bottom like a chad. […]
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What’s up everyone, Zach with another blog post! It may seem like overkill to do a deep dive on MIDI but its such a foundational technology to what we do its important to know what it is and what it isn’t. I have some helpful links placed throughout the post so keep an eye out
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Microphones are a fundamental tool in the world of audio, whether you’re in a studio, on stage, or broadcasting live. Choosing the right microphone can make a significant difference in sound quality and performance. In this guide, we’ll delve into the critical differences between condenser and dynamic microphones, helping you determine which is best suited
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***This post contains affiliate links. This means if you make any purchases using the hyperlinks below I may earn a commission, at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Â What’s up guys! Zach with yet another blog post! This one is obviously going to take a look at some of the best
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***This post contains affiliate links. This means if you make any purchases using the hyperlinks below I may earn a commission, at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Â What’s up guys, Zach with another post! This time we are really diving into the nitty gritty of what you need to start
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What’s up guys, it’s Zach with another blog post! In this post, we are going to examine the difference between Reaper and Pro tools. I personally have been using Reaper for 7 years or so but learned Audio Engineering on Pro Tools. With this experience I have a good understanding of why you would choose
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***This post contains affiliate links. This means if you make any purchases using the hyperlinks below I may earn a commission, at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! What’s up everyone! Zach here with a product review! I did a video a while back on the Boss Katana Mini and have decided
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What’s up everyone, Zach with another blog post! We’ve all been there. Whether its for work or pleasure, we’re in the market for a new set of headphones. But what do you get? There are SO many options and with technology only becoming cheaper (well, theoretically. Thanks Bidenomics) it can be easy to be overwhelmed
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This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, should you make any purchases through any links listed below  What’s up guys, its Zach with Upstair Studio and welcome to the first blog post! Have you ever dreamed of recording your own music at home
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In the world of audio engineering, Equalization (EQ) is one of the most fundamental tools used to shape and refine audio. Among the various EQ techniques, high pass and low pass filters are essential for achieving clarity and balance in a mix. In this brief guide, we’ll explore what these filters are and how they
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