Here at Range of Sounds, we have several articles on all aspects of the mixing and mastering process. From explaining the basics of mixing and mastering to helping guide you through various ways to practice mixing and mastering, and many topics in between. However, one area we have yet to fully cover is whether you …
Can You Mix And Master Your Own Music? (Should You Avoid It?) Read More »
Acoustic guitar and standard tuning were made for one another. From intricate picking patterns to soothing chord strumming, let’s look at some excellent songs to play on your acoustic guitar. This list provides fifteen acoustic-focused songs in standard tuning that you can practice to continue improving your guitar-playing ability. I have provided links for the …
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Updates are a continuous and important aspect of DAWs like Ableton. Regularly updating your programs not only ensures they run more smoothly and rid them of potential bugs, but it can also help improve the overall quality of your projects, like reducing audio clicks and pops. Some audio programs like STLTones AmpHub update new content …
A common mistake drummers (including myself) make is to focus too much on the drum kit itself and inadvertently neglect what cymbals we are playing. What I mean by this is that sometimes we are so focused on buying a high-quality drum kit that we ignore the cymbals and opt for a cheap set. Cymbals …
Do Cymbals Sound Better With Age? (3 Reasons Explained) Read More »
Ableton is one of many digital audio workstations (DAWs) available for the home musician. DAWs allow the home musician to record (using an audio interface device such as the Scarlett products), edit, mix, and master their music. While the consensus is that Ableton is one of the most user-friendly and easiest DAWs to learn, there …
How To Get Rid Of Clicks And Pops In Ableton (4 Reasons And 5 Solutions) Read More »
I play several instruments, but the drums are by far my favorite. As I write this article, I play the drums in three different groups and will potentially play with more in the near future and play drums for my own music composition. When I listen to a new song for the first time, I …
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Home recording is more popular than ever, and with continued technological advances, the process has become very user-friendly. With a laptop (or even a smartphone), a digital audio workstation (DAW) like Ableton, and an audio interface, such as the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 that I use, if you play an instrument like guitar, you can begin …
How To Not Record The Metronome In Ableton (User-Friendly Guide) Read More »
As a musician and an avid reader of history, it was inevitable that I would eventually mesh the two and become interested in both learning about the history of drumming and acquiring vintage pieces. The good news for me is that vintage drums are often less expensive than vintage guitars. However, that does not mean …
Like their guitar counterparts, Bass guitars come in numerous styles and price ranges. With a near-endless number of options, many buyers can become overwhelmed at where to begin looking for a bass to purchase. With hundreds of options to choose from, now is one of the best times in the history of bass guitars to …
Cheap Vs. Expensive Bass Guitars (What’s The Difference?) Read More »
To take your music to the next level, you need to have your work mixed and mastered. Mixing and mastering are both necessary for the overall quality of the music you are producing to be good. Sure, a song can sound good without either mixing or mastering, but it will leave a lot of potential …
