Recording Audio in the Recording Studio

We record and manipulate audio in the recording studio every day to make music and sound. If you’re recording to a track, or recording live as a band, it’s usually important to record to some sort of steady beat or tempo. This is where the tempo click track or metronome comes in. Usually recording in

Falafular Proquencer – the Sequencer Programmer Eurorack Module Video

A while back I was browsing gearspace, and came across this video for the Falafular Proquencer which is designed by Niels Kloet in Rotterdam, Netherlands. https://www.gearspace.com/board/modular-mania-all-things-eurorack-and-modular-synths-effects/1195881-falafular-proquencer-sequencer-programmer-eurorack-module-video.html The Proquencer is both a programmer and sequencer. As with similar modules, it works sort of like a keyboard. Push an activator button and a sound is produced by

Recording Studio Layout and Design

Recording studios are performance spaces purpose built for recording, mixing, or mastering audio. The typical recording studio layout features the iconic glass window between rooms, so that the artist and recording studio engineer can see eachother, or so that the soloist or singer can see the band. It serves to allow visual information to pass

How to Play Acoustic or Electric Guitar

Guitar 101: How to play the guitar (Easy) Guitar is easy and fun. Check out the many videos on youtube for the many how to play guitar. In addition, there are apps for your phone, and many good books covering the subject, or consider taking lessons from a professional!   The Guitar Basics The left

What Does A Music Producer Do?

What Does A Music Producer Do?   A music producer is a critical part of the of the recording session. The music producer is the person that makes sure every take is up to quality control standards. Making sure all the intonation of all the instruments is good, and the pitch of vocals or instruments

Gaining Experience in the Recording Studio

Gaining experience in the studio can be tough, but not as tough as you might think. Maybe you’ve tried to apply to recording studios via the web, or looked on popular websites for jobs but nothing seems to be coming up. Through extensive online research you have found studios, but that internship just never panned

Sound Designer and Post Mixer

My name is James Kananen and i’m an experienced sound designer and post production mixer located in Cleveland, OH for the last 10 years working in the music and entertainment industry. I have a pretty diverse background in the audio world, with experience in music and sound design and both recording and post production for

Who to Trust in the Music Industry

Who to Trust in the Music Industry Listen to your gut IS s part of the music industry and the reality of hollywood, New York, or almost any community. These TERRIBLE people exist and you need to be aware about protecting yourself and reducing risk for you and possibly other people. The abused become abusers,

A chance to work in the studio

My name is James Kananen and I started off as an at-home producer and audio engineer. I have been working professionally with audio for over 10 years, when I began my career as a full time audio engineer. I could send you a resume, but it wouldn’t be as good as checking out my work.