Comments on: Minimum gear, maximum impact

By: Minimum gear, Maximum impact part deux

Minimum gear, Maximum impact part deux — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:00:04 +0000

[...] 2010 – Sam Greene over at AudioPropellor suggested I missed some points when writing the original “Minimum Gear, Maximum Impact” post almost 2 years ago, and he’s definitely right. That article deserves a little refresh so [...]

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:35:14 +0000

@Sam Greene: Good point, I think I’ll write a follow up article to this one with the acoustic treatment and some other ideas. Thanks!

By: Sam Greene

Sam Greene — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:49:09 +0000

I think a big thing you did mention is the recording space. Making a $500 investment in building some acoustic panels for my space made a big difference in all my mics. I also don’t think you need to go for the neumann mics – as many engineers say, to get that last 10% of quality, you can spend thousands. There are some good mics in the $300 – $500 range which will do the project studio very nicely.

By: On Sample Rates and Bit Depth | Key Of Grey

On Sample Rates and Bit Depth | Key Of Grey — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:26:02 +0000

[...] the highest bit depth and sample rate available is not the first priority. As I’ve stated before, it doesn’t matter how great parts of your signal chain are, if one is lacking; you know the [...]

By: Using Sampled Drums in Rock and Pop Music | Key Of Grey

Using Sampled Drums in Rock and Pop Music | Key Of Grey — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:41:21 +0000

[...] included). This is where you should focus on saving money. If you have a good basic set up at home (see here for more information), then by recording at home, all you’re spending, is your time. If you attempt to record the [...]

By: Analog Summing in a Digital World | Key Of Grey

Analog Summing in a Digital World | Key Of Grey — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:19:04 +0000

[...] talked before about getting the best possible signal into your digital space, including nice analog pre-amps and good analog to digital converters, but what happens next? Even [...]

By: USB Microphones : All-in-one is the new hotness? | Key Of Grey

USB Microphones : All-in-one is the new hotness? | Key Of Grey — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:43:20 +0000

[...] audio, as I’ve said many times before, you get what you pay for. Will Shure sell a bundle of these USB microphones? I’m sure they [...]

By: It's you, not your tools | Key Of Grey

It's you, not your tools | Key Of Grey — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:26:04 +0000

[...] regular readers of this site know, I usually expound the idea that it’s not important to focus on the tools, it’s important…. It is often those who have the least tools, that produce the most creative music. They are forced [...]

By: Orion Galaxy Omega 8 : Aesthetics matter? | Key Of Grey

Orion Galaxy Omega 8 : Aesthetics matter? | Key Of Grey — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:04:21 +0000

[...] 17th, 2008 – Remember how I said that high end gear usually looks plain, while low end gear usually is eye candy? Well, check out the Orion Galaxy Omega 8, a super high end synthesizer from Studio Electronics. [...]

By: Reader Mail : How to get vocals and guitar into your computer | Key Of Grey

Reader Mail : How to get vocals and guitar into your computer | Key Of Grey — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 07:48:59 +0000

[...] which equipment is best to spend money on to last beyond the beginner’s stage. Check out my post on gear for more information, but the short of it is: crap in, crap out. By this I mean that you should buy [...]