Starting a sound creation journal|For sounds that make you want to listen to them again
y’s Studio delivers practical information on mixing, recording, equipment, plug-ins, and DTM, with a focus on “sounds you want to hear again.”
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Jul 20
Causes of recorded voice being muffled|Microphone distance, direction, order to correct room noise
If your voice does not become brighter even after adding high frequencies with EQ, the cause may be in the recording stage. Review microphone distance, angle, reflections, and input level in a safe order.
Jul 20
How to choose monitor headphones | 7 criteria to reduce high-frequency piercing and low-frequency misinterpretation
If you choose only based on price or standard, it may not suit your ears and you may make a wrong decision. We will explain how to choose headphones for production, including sealing/opening, fit, replacement parts, and driving force.
Jul 20
8 things to check before buying a plug-in | Don't choose free or paid based on sound quality alone
If you buy only based on sale price or reputation, you will end up not using more plugins. We will summarize the criteria for selection, including trial versions, CPU load, latency, authentication, and update costs.
Jul 20
How to choose an audio interface | 7 criteria to help you choose the number of inputs, loopback, and sound quality
We'll explain how to check not only the price or famous manufacturer, but also the number of people recording, input/output, headphone jack, loopback, driver, and included software.
Jul 20
How to choose a home recording vocal microphone | Criteria when deciding between condenser and dynamic
A microphone that fits the room and your voice is more important than an expensive microphone. Choose sensitivity, directivity, proximity effect, ambient noise, and even audio interface.
Jul 20
How to isolate the cause of home recording noise | How to deal with buzzing, crackling noise
For each type of noise, check the cable, power supply, gain, USB, PC load, and environmental sound in order. This is a diagnostic procedure before replacing equipment.
Jul 20
Purchase or subscribe for plugins|Choose based on annual cost and update risk
We will compare one-time purchases and subscriptions, taking into account not only the low monthly price, but also the number of books used, renewal fees, handling after cancellation, collaborative production, and OS compatibility.
Jul 20
How to place monitor speakers | 7 points to fix before buying a new one
There is a lot of bass, the localization is off, and the sound is different between the left and right sides. Before purchasing new speakers, we will explain how to adjust distance, height, wall and desk reflections, symmetry, and volume.
Jul 20
How to reduce DTM latency | Reasons and settings for sound delay only during recording
Singing or guitar monitoring is delayed, or MIDI keys are difficult to play. Check buffers, plugin delays, drivers, and sample rates in a safe order.
Jul 20
What is a diatonic chord? 7 easy-to-use codes in the key
Using C major as an example, we will explain the seven chords created using only notes on the scale and the roles of tonic, subdominant, and dominant.
Jul 20
How to create a chord progression | Steps for beginners to develop naturally in 4 measures
We will explain how to create a progression from four chords using the roles of stability, development, tension, and resolution, and how to match them with the bass, inversion, and melody.
Jul 20
How to create verse | 7 methods to try when you can't think of one
We will introduce practical steps for beginners, such as creating from rhythm, using chord sounds, repeating motifs, and determining range and rests.
Jul 20
What Is Song Structure? The Roles of Verses, Pre-Choruses, and Choruses
Learn what intros, verses, pre-choruses, choruses, interludes, bridges, and outros do—and how to build movement through density, register, and rhythm.
Jul 20