| A Beginners’ Guide To Acoustic Treatment eSub |
Technique : DIY |
December 2009 |
Treat Yourself An account of an acoustic newbie’s journey from bare walls to a well-balanced, sonically pleasant space.
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| VST DIY |
Technique : DIY |
September 2009 |
| Creating Your Own Audio Plug-ins There are lots of reasons why you might want to write your own VST plug-ins. The learning curve can be steep, but there are development environments out there that can help. We take you through the options.
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| Extra Tones From Single Coil Guitars |
Technique : DIY |
May 2009 |
| Guitar Technology A short practical guide to getting more from the standard five-way pickup selector switch.
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| Studio SOS: Gerry Daly |
Technique : DIY |
April 2009 |
| Making the most of your studio space We turn a less-than-ideal square rented room into a workable recording and mixing space.
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| Studio SOS: Simon Mayor & Hilary James |
Technique : DIY |
February 2009 |
| Taming a large, live room Ever wondered how to tame a large, lively room without drills, nails or glue? Or how best to mount monitors without speaker stands? Then read on to find out how we helped Simon Mayor and Hilary James.
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| Creating Your Own Reference CD |
Technique : DIY |
September 2008 |
| Sound Workshop Whether you're acclimatising to a new room or speakers, or seeking benchmarks for your mix, a CD of good reference material is an indispensable tool — and it pays to think hard about what you put on it.
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| Room For Improvement |
Technique : DIY |
December 2007 |
| A Guide To DIY Studio Acoustics Are the acoustics of your studio letting down your music? Improving the sound of your room needn't cost much and pays dividends in better recordings and more transportable mixes. Read on for the SOS guide.
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| Room For Improvement: Audio file |
Technique : DIY |
December 2007 |
| A Guide To DIY Studio Acoustics To accompany this month's Acoustics article, open this page and download this MP3 of a Bass Staircase test sequence, then audition it on your own monitors.
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| The Low-down On Analogue Interfacing |
Technique : DIY |
May 2007 |
| Sound Workshop With so much focus on computer workstations these days, wiring up analogue gear is becoming a bit of a lost art, but don't fear: all you need to know is here.
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| Preparing Your CD For Manufacturing |
Technique : DIY |
January 2007 |
| Workshop Ever thought about releasing your own album or single? We explain the ins and outs of producing a small batch of CDs.
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| Refurbishing Your Old Equipment |
Technique : DIY |
December 2006 |
| Workshop Musicians, producers and engineers continue to discover the delights of all things vintage and retro, but why settle for classic gear that works but looks tatty when you can restore its appearance, too?
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| Preparing Your CD & Artwork For Duplication |
Technique : DIY |
September 2003 |
Once your record is mixed, edited and mastered, you may want to get it pressed professionally with proper artwork. But what's the best way to go about it?
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| Monitoring & Acoustic Treatment |
Technique : DIY |
May 2003 |
| Studio Installation Workshop It's little use spending money on fancy mics, processors and plug-ins if your speakers are badly placed and your room's frequency response has more peaks than the Himalayas! So this month we'll be looking at practical ways to improve your recording and listening environments.
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| Studio Installation Workshop |
Technique : DIY |
February 2003 |
| Planning Your Studio Wiring A patchbay can make your studio much quicker to use, but can also be a nightmare to set up, so here's advice on which to choose and how to connect it up for the best results. Plus, tips on building and fitting racks for your gear.
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| Studio Installation Workshop |
Technique : DIY |
November 2002 |
| Studio Installation Workshop: Planning Your Studio Wiring Suffering from signal degradation or mains hum on your audio lines? The chances are that you're having problems with impedance matching or earth loops. However, with a little understanding and some careful planning, these gremlins can be successfully eliminated.
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| A STITCH IN TIME |
Technique : DIY |
April 2000 |
| Preventative Maintenance In The Studio Audio equipment is expensive, so it pays to keep it in good condition and forestall potential problems. Paul White provides a few tips.
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| ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT |
Technique : DIY |
November 1998 |
| Practical Acoustic Treatment: Part 5 In the fifth and final part of our series on acoustic design, Paul White sums up the key stages of designing a project studio and touches on the subject of air-conditioning.
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| ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT |
Technique : DIY |
October 1998 |
| Practical Acoustic Treatment: Part 4 Part 4: Continuing his quest for the perfect listening environment, Paul White looks at ways to treat a control room without having to bring in the builders.
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| ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT |
Technique : DIY |
September 1998 |
| Practical Acoustic Treatment: Part 3 Paul White looks at how you can calculate how much studio acoustic treatment you really need.
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| ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT |
Technique : DIY |
August 1998 |
| Practical Acoustic Treatment: Part 2 In his second article on acoustic treatment, Paul White tackles the absorbing subject of acoustic traps.
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| SHELF HELP |
Technique : DIY |
August 1998 |
| Reorganising Your Studio On A Budget Getting your studio organised doesn't necessarily mean investing in expensive studio furniture or being a DIY whizz. Derek Johnson & Debbie Poyser explain how they made the most of their space, and pass on some hints and tips for a tidier life.
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| ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT |
Technique : DIY |
July 1998 |
| Practical Acoustic Treatment: Part 1 Paul White examines the basic principles of acoustic treatment in order to help you improve your recording and monitoring environment.
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| NO NOISE IS GOOD NOISE |
Technique : DIY |
May 1998 |
| Practical Studio Soundproofing: Part 4 Part 4: If you have the space, the time and the money, the best sound isolation can be achieved by building a room within a room. Paul White explains what's involved.
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| NO NOISE IS GOOD NOISE |
Technique : DIY |
April 1998 |
| Practical Studio Soundproofing: Part 3 Part 3: walls, floors and ceilings. If you're serious about cutting noise from your studio, you'll have to explore the mysteries of studding and neoprene rubber. Paul White explains that it's not quite as exciting as it sounds...
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| NO NOISE IS GOOD NOISE |
Technique : DIY |
March 1998 |
| Practical Studio Soundproofing: Part 2 Part 2: Doors & Windows. No matter how thick and heavy the walls of a studio, it will still leak sound if the doors and windows are not up to scratch. Paul White explains how you can uprate them without breaking the bank.
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| NO NOISE IS GOOD NOISE |
Technique : DIY |
February 1998 |
| Practical Studio Soundproofing: Part 1 Part 1: Waking up the neighbours with the latest turbo folk masterpiece is a major concern for many project studio owners. Paul White explains that monitoring with headphones and moving house are not the only solutions...
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| Guide To Analogue Tape Machine Maintenance |
Technique : DIY |
May 1997 |
| Sound Workshop Regular maintenance can not only ensure that your analogue recorder gives years of reliable service, but can also immeasurably improve the quality of the recordings you make with it. Hugh Robjohns retires to the test department and meets the challenge head-on...
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| DOCTORING THE DA |
Technique : DIY |
October 1996 |
| Tascam DA88 Care And Maintenance Getting the best performance from a digital tape recorder such as the DA88 depends largely on conscientious maintenance and cleaning. Tascam's chief service manager, Joe Fialho, tells Paul White what can safely be done by the user - and when it's necessary to call in the professionals.
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| Choosing Studio Cable |
Technique : DIY |
February 1996 |
When it comes to cabling, it pays to have the right connections. Paul White makes the introductions.
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| STANDING ROOM ONLY |
Technique : DIY |
November 1995 |
| DIY Speaker Stands Paul White indulges in a spot of woodwork therapy, and comes away with two very cost-effective speaker stands.
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