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Professional Studio vs. Home Studio: Why the SSL Room Still Wins on Sound
Should you record in your bedroom or invest in studio time? We may be a bit biased, but we're still happy to provide insight that will help you make the right choice. The...
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Professional Studio vs. Home Studio: Why the SSL Room Still Wins on Sound
Should you record in your bedroom or invest in studio time? We may be a bit biased, but we're still happy to provide insight that will help you make the right choice. The truth is, that there are pros and cons to both options. While the best choice depends on your...
Grinding Your Way to Greatness: The Spirit of Bay Eight
Welcome to Bay Eight. I built this studio without knowing what the hell I was doing. I started as a young, scrappy wannabe producer and aspiring audio engineer eager to be seen and heard. I realized quickly that I needed to be around professional musicians if I...
Why Your Song Isn’t Streaming Well (And How the Right Studio Fixes That)
You worked hard to write, record, and release a song and... no one is listening. No, you should not give up on your dream and go to law school like your parents want you to. Want to know why your song isn't streaming well? The answer likely has nothing to do with...
I Tried Launching a Mixing Service for Indie Artists — It Didn’t Work
In 2023, I launched an online mixing and mastering service aimed at giving indie musicians access to the same high-quality treatment we offer at my studio, Bay Eight in Miami—but for a fraction of the price. It didn't work. In this article, I'll tell you exactly...
The Top 5 Best Recording Studios in Miami
Did you know Miami is one of the cities with the most recording studios across the U.S? With a vast availability of recording studios, artists pick from the best. However, that can make it hard to choose one. We've built a 2025 selection of the Top 5 Recording...
How Much Does It Really Cost to Record a Song in Miami?
The experience of recording in a professional studio is a significant moment in any indie artist's career. However, we know a lot of artists are intimidated by this step because they don't know what to expect, particularly in terms of cost. How Much Does It Really...
How to Make a DJ Mustard Type Beat
Have you heard Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us"? If so, then you're familiar with DJ Mustard's work. While few producers are known by name, if you want to be part of the music industry, it's important to study the people behind your favorite tracks. ...
How Autotune Changed The Landscape of Music
Autotune is a vocal processing software that was first introduced in 1997 by Antares Audio Technologies. The software allows users to manipulate the pitch of a recording in order to correct any tuning issues in a vocal performance. The inspiration for Autotune came...
How To Export Your Song For Mixing
You just finished recording your song and are ready to head to the studio, now what? After you schedule your session, you'll want to bring not only good vibes but, also your stems from your DAW for the engineer. In the music world, stems are the individual tracks...
What Is A DAW?
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...
