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How to Record Drums at Home: Five Different Microphone Setups
Posted 04/29/2026
Drum sounds are an integral part of a song's production. However, recording drums at home presents its own unique challenges. Andrew provides solutions, such as microphone choice and placement. 0:00 - Introduction 0:35 - Challenges of Recording Drums at Home 2:15 - Many Parts, One Instrument 2:45 - Drum Tuning and Head Choice 3:25 - 1 Mic, 2 Options 6:00 - 2 Mics (Glyn Johns) 8:08 - 4 Mics (Glyn Johns w/kick & snare) 10:29 - 4 Mics (Spaced Pair w/kick & snare) 12:30 - 4 Mics (Blumlein Pair w/kick & snare) 13:18 - Options for Using
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Recording Electric Guitar at Home
Posted 04/16/2026
Are you recording your music at home? Not sure how to approach recording an electric guitar? Andrew shares a few mic setups, showing you how microphone choice and placement affect your sound. 0:00 How Electric Guitars Work 1:00 Simple & Budget Setup 2:33 How Does Mic Position Affect The Sound? 3:40 How Dynamic Moving Coil Mics Work 4:41 Over-Driven Electric Guitar Sound 6:35 What Other Dynamic Mics Can You Use? 8:02 Using Ribbon Microphones 10:39 Two-Mic Setups 14:04 Condenser Mic Options 14:58 Adding a Room Mic 16:48 Outro
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How to Record Acoustic Guitar at Home
Posted 03/27/2026
Home recording is more accessible, but how do you make your instruments sound good? Andrew shares how to get the most out of your experience recording music at home. In this episode, you’ll get a crash course on acoustic guitar recording at home, as well as mistakes to avoid. You’ll learn how to choose a microphone, where to place your mic, how to record acoustic guitars in an untreated room, and more. As always, Andrew will demo each mic position and share its pros and cons. 0:00 - In This Tutorial 1:00 - Basic Mic Placement 2:23 - How
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DPA Microphones 4099 CORE+: Improving an Impressive Instrument Mic
Posted 12/26/2025
DPA Microphones' 4099 is already a beloved instrument mic, so how does the CORE+ version improve on what was already impressive? Andrew and Gabe are joined by Marco Panascia at the Atomic Sound recording studio to put this supercardioid microphone to the test. As always, we will share the final track as well as the raw, unprocessed audio. 0:00 - Overview & Today's Recording Session 1:01 - Demo
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Akai MPC Live III: The Complete MPC Experience Anywhere
Posted 12/19/2025
DJ and Producer extraordinaire Laleyna Gomez (a.k.a. Amore Querida) demos the Akai Professional MPC Live III Standalone Music Production Workstation at the Engine Room. Bringing the old-school style of flow into a portable, modern unit, the MPC Live III is a full production studio that does not require a laptop. Laleyna shares how new features--such as the MPCe 3D-sensing pads--allow you to accomplish your
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Antelope A4-1B Opto-Valve: Modern Reimagining of a Legendary Tube Compressor
Posted 09/25/2025
The Antelope A4-1B Analog Automated Opto Valve Compressor combines the warm, smooth sound of vintage analog compression with the precision and flexibility of digital control. Andrew is in the recording studio to break down how the A4-1B Opto-Valve works and how you can use it in your music production. Thank you to Alana Alexander and Atomic Sound in Brooklyn! 0:00 - About Tube Compressors 1:06 - Singing Performance 1:33 - Settings 2:24 - Vocals: Uncompressed vs. Fixed Timing 2:45 - Hybrid Timing Setting 3:33 - Vocals: Hybrid Timing 4:00 -
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Are Antelope Audio's Edge Mics Worth It?
Posted 11/22/2024
Andrew puts the Antelope Audio Edge series modeling microphones to the test in a recording studio and home studio. He tests the Edge Note, Solo, Duo, and Quadro mics. 0:00 - Today's Setups 1:01 - "Better Late Than Never" Andrew Swift (feat. Milton Vann) 2:18 - Recording Locations 2:46 - Mic Setup for the Drums (Edge Duo & Quadro) 5:12 - Bass (Edge Duo) 5:50 - Upright Piano (Edge Duo) 6:14 - Horns (Edge Solo & Note) 6:47 - Antelope Audio Orion Studio Synergy Core Audio Interface 7:30 - Vocals (Edge Duo) 8:07 - Guitars (Edge Note &
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8 Tips to Keep You Inspired as a Music Producer
308 Views· Posted 09/26/2019
Are you just starting out in music production or a seasoned music producer who needs help getting out of a creative rut? We put together 8 tips to help you improve your skills and take your production to the next level. What tips have helped you become a better music producer? Let us know in the comments below!
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