Learn Ableton Live – Working Faster Using Default Templates Templates help you work faster and get into a creative mood quicker when you have an idea. That said, it is important to be careful not to fall into a habit of using the same sounds for all of your projects or tracks. The following tips are based on Ableton Live 9 and 10 […] Written by @recordingarts 1 February 201911 November 2022
Learn Audio Interface vs. Audio Mixer: Which is Right for You? With today’s access to the wealth of information online, it is easier than ever to build a portfolio of work in a home studio if you’re an aspiring music creator or recording engineer. Recording from home can be as simple as getting a microphone, computer, and a recording device. As with much of your equipment, […] Written by @recordingarts 30 January 201911 November 2022
Learn Unleash Your Creativity With Sound Design Sound design is the process of creating a new sound, or morphing a sound into something else altogether. You can use samplers, synthesizers, instruments, or any other sound-making or sound altering device. The beauty of having such an open canvas and so many different tools at your fingertips is that you can experiment and be […] Written by @recordingarts 28 January 201911 November 2022
Learn Creating a Transition Using Reverse Reverb There are many ways to create transitions between sections in a song. Regular reverb may be the most widely used, however another easy way to create these transitions is to implement a long reverse reverb. In the example below, we’ve created one using a crash sample, a reverb with a long decay, and Pro Tools […] Written by @recordingarts 21 January 201911 November 2022
Work Breaking into the Industry: Top Tips for Your Resume A CV is one of the most important elements in your professional profile. Getting it right will take many revisions, a lot of research, and a bit of trial and error, but will pay off in separating a good candidate from a great one (you!) in the hiring process. Here are some top tips for […] Written by @recordingarts 21 January 201930 May 2022
Amplify Recording Arts Canada Grads and where they work. Here’s a partial list of Recording Arts Canada grads and the labels, studios, live sound, major media broadcasters, film post production, game design, and many other creative organizations around the world. Want to join this growing list of succes stories? Click here to apply to RAC. RAC Toronto Graduates and Where They Work: Adam Herdman […] Written by @recordingarts 1 January 201827 April 2021
Uncategorized ColinResponse wins 12th edition RAC Concert at The Rivoli The RAC Concert Showcase Series, 12th Edition played to a packed Rivoli on Queen Street West in Toronto last night. The crowd had a great time. Big thank yous go out to JooB and the New Dynamic for their blistering Hendrix-infused set, HolySexyBastards and their high energy, hook filled rock & boogie, ColinResponse’s energetic polish […] Written by @recordingarts 20 November 201727 April 2021
Amplify RAC Grad Luke Leveille’s credits include Drake, Wiley, and other outstanding artists. RAC grad Luke Leveille has worked with artists Drake, Wiley, Ghostface Killah, P. Reign, The Weeknd, Gentlemen Husbands, Majid Jordan, and producers Noah “40” Shebib, Boy1da, Carlos Illangelo, Damon Sharpe, Pro Logic and Gavin Brown, to name a few. Luke discusses the path that led him to working with some world renowned artists and producers. […] Written by @recordingarts 26 October 201727 April 2021
Learn Bringing Life to a Mix: a Beat Maker’s World With Sean Paine In the first two instalments of our Sean Paine Workshop series (credits: Gucci, Future, Young Thug, 2Chainz, Migos, Fetty Wap, Waka, Sosa, and more), we covered getting wider reverbs and working with distorted vocal tracks. For this last article, Sean answers some questions and shares his pointers on how to create a memorable mix. With […] Written by @recordingarts 8 October 201718 November 2022
Learn Working With Distorted Vocal Tracks With Sean Paine In the first part of our Sean Paine (credits: Gucci, Future, Young Thug, 2Chainz, Migos, Fetty Wap, Waka, Sosa) Workshop series, we took a look at how the renowned engineer gets wider reverbs using the S1 Stereo Imager. For this article, we’ll be looking at Sean’s tips on how to remedy distorted vocal tracks. Imagine […] Written by @recordingarts 30 September 201718 November 2022
