808 drums can be the difference between a good and a great track. The best 808's are clear and punchy, adding a bit of oomph to a record. Getting the most out of the drum sample, tuning, and layering of the drum's sound is essential. 1. Pick a Sample...
If you hang around enough industry professionals, you'll hear the phrase "mixed and mastered" often. But, you maybe be wondering, what is the difference between mixing and mastering? And why do these two processes matter? Mixing If you're unfamiliar with the work...
Looking To Intern At A Recording Studio? Bay Eight Has Some Tips For You! Landing a recording studio internship or job can be as easy as applying to one, but this is rare. We’re here to provide you with some insider tips directly from the owner of Bay Eight...
If you’re like most of the interns that have crossed the burning sands of Bay Eight Studios, your resume might boast certifications from SAE or Full Sail. That education costs money, and oftentimes comes with a hefty debt. As an intern, you earn your keep by being...
Being a recent graduate and now interning at a music studio myself, I've gained some insight into the real world and what to expect. Like most ambitious and eager audio engineers, I came into the industry wanting to be the next best engineer. I was met with the...
As of late, we've been keen on exposing our best recording studio secrets. So, on behalf of Bay Eight, a journalist went undercover to unearth what your favorite Engineers and music A&Rs like least about their jobs. The Breakdown Engineers are seldom seen and...
Used by Kayne West, Beyonce, Rihanna, and many other superstars, the Tube Tech CL1B is something of an unsung hero in the Hip Hop and R&B world. However, amongst engineers, the utility of this compressor is a well-known fact. Introduced in 1991 by John G....
Vocal mixing is a critical step in the music production process and one that you should not take lightly. Once you have perfected the art of recording a vocal track, you still need to mix and master it properly to really stand out. In this article, we'll be going...
Music plugins, including instruments and effects, can be a game changer for DIY musicians. A music plugin is a software application that emulates the sound of an analog instrument, digital audio processor, or another effect. Plugins are similar in effect to how a...
A DAW, or digital audio workstation, is software used for music production. The software enables users to record audio on a computer. The minimum functions of a DAW are audio recording, editing, MIDI editing, mixing, and mastering. DAWs can be found in both...
