Sumthins Recording

01/13/2025

In today's video I show you how to mix kick drum to sound punch and really cut. You will discover:

- How to add more attack and click to your kick
- The technique for getting more attack with compression
- How to get the most punch out of your bottom end

Hope you enjoy!

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01/06/2025

In today's video I show you how to record amazing acoustic guitar at home in just 3 steps. You will discover:

- What microphone to choose for recording acoustic guitar
- The technique for positioning your microphone when recording
- How to properly set your input gain for recording guitar

Hope you enjoy!

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12/30/2024

In today's video I show you how to make vocals actually sound professional in 4 easy steps. You will discover:

- How to remove frequencies that build up to clean up your vocal
- The technique for getting your vocal out front with compression
- How to boost and control top end for good vocal presence

Hope you enjoy!

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12/23/2024

In today's video I show you why the Roswell Audio Mini K47 is the best microphone for recording pro vocals right at home. You will discover:

- How this microphone compares to other mid priced microphones
- The benefits of using this microphone for recording vocals at home
- Why Roswell audio is producing one of the best mics for tracking vocals

Hope you enjoy!

In this video I show you why the Roswell Mini K47 is the best microphone for pro vocals!Grab My FREE 7 Step Mixing Checklist → https://academy.sumthinsrecord...

12/16/2024

In today's video I show you 3 easy and powerful drum recording tips for beginners. You will discover:

- How to get your drums in phase when recording
- Where to set your input gain levels on each microphone
- Why you should start small and work up to more

Hope you enjoy!

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12/09/2024

In today's video I show you how to best mix acoustic guitar and vocals really effectively. You will discover:

- How to control the bottom end on your acoustic and vocal
- The technique for reducing phase issues between your tracks
- What reverb and panning can do to increase depth and width

Hope you enjoy!

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12/02/2024

In today's video I show you simple steps for mixing overheads to get way better drums. You will discover:

- How to control the bottom end with a high pass filter
- The technique for getting good phase with your overheads
- Why you shouldn't boost top end on overheads

Hope you enjoy!

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11/25/2024

In today's video I show you how to mix saxophone using easy tricks for a massive sound. You will discover:

- How to control the bottom end with a high pass filter
- The technique for compressing saxophone like a vocal
- Why you should put reverb directly on the sax track

Hope you enjoy!

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11/18/2024

In today's video I show you how to record excellent bass right at home in just 3 simple steps. You will discover:

- How to setup correctly for recording both bass DI and amp
- The technique for getting the tone you want on bass
- How to set your input gain when recording bass guitar

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10/28/2024

In today's video I show you how to mix vocals to sit perfectly in the mix every time. You will discover:

- How to get your vocal to cut through with eq
- The technique for getting a vocal upfront with compression
- Why you should be using reverb to add depth to your vocals

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10/23/2024

In today's video I show you the best way to easily quantize drums in studio one. You will discover:

- How to detect transients and ensure you only use the correct hits
- The technique for quantizing to the most important spot mics
- Why you should always listen and check before committing quantization

Hope you enjoy!

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10/14/2024

In today's video I show you how to achieve the perfect bass guitar mix. You will discover:

- How to eq and compress bass to maximize tone
- The technique for getting consistent low end on your bass
- When you should be boosting bottom end with eq

Hope you enjoy!

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10/07/2024

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In today's video I show you how to record pro vocals from your home studio. You will discover:

- How to setup and place your microphone in your room
- The technique for setting your microphone gain
- What kind of microphone to get for vocal recording

Hope you enjoy!

09/30/2024

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In today's video I show you how to mix electric guitar in just 2 steps. You will discover:

- How to use high pass filters to make room for bass in your mix
- The technique for compressing electric guitars without ruining your tone
- How to add brightness and cut to your electric guitars

Hope you enjoy!

09/23/2024

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In today's video I show you 3 simple tips for mixing perfect low end. You will discover:

- How to properly use high pass filters when mixing
- The technique for getting consistent low end with compression
- Why you should be boosting at the end of your chain

Hope you enjoy!

09/09/2024

Get My FREE Ultimate Guide To Vocal EQ → https://academy.sumthinsrecording.com/ultimateguidetovocaleq

In today's video I show you what exactly the abbey road reverb trick is. You will discover:

- How to tighten up your vocal reverbs with filters
- The technique for adding clarity to your reverb and vocal
- What adding tape saturation can do to your reverb

Hope you enjoy!

09/02/2024

Watch My FREE 3 Step Framework For Mixing Drums Workshop → https://academy.sumthinsrecording.com/3stepdrums

In today's video I show you the secret to perfect parallel compression. You will discover:

- How to enhance your drums without increasing cymbal noise
- The technique for increasing energy with parallel compression
- What drum mics you should send to your parallel chain

Hope you enjoy!

08/26/2024

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In today's video I show you how to mix rhodes electric piano in just 2 steps. You will discover:

- How to remove heavy frequencies from a rhodes sound
- The technique for creating a warm keyboard sound that cuts
- How to add attack with compression on keys

Hope you enjoy!