Learn Home Studio Layout: Vocal Tracking for Under $1000 Building a home studio is a common dream for any music creator or audio enthusiast. Today we will break down two typical setups that homeowners will likely have for vocal tracking, all while working within a $1000 budget. Part I: Layout and Acoustic Treatment The two scenarios we will analyze are: A room that […] Written by @recordingarts 7 February 20192 November 2022
Learn Entry-Level Microphones for Your Home Studio One of the most cherished pieces of gear that a recording artist can own is the sensory piece of hardware that connects reality to the electrical and digital realm: the microphone. Like most audio hardware and instruments, each make and model has its own flavour, so that leaves a recording artist with tough decisions […] Written by @recordingarts 5 February 201911 November 2022
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
