A collection of articles on everything music. From recording, writing and mixing as well as deep dives into the pioneers of modern music.
Bon Scott – Legend in the making
Of all the musical influences I have, Bon Scott easily ranks in the top five, not just as a singer but as a lyricist as well. His lyrics were not…
Dual Boot Your System
As a follow up my video, Recording on Linux, I thought I would dive a little deeper and provide some technical information to anyone who is new to Linux and…
Welcome To Linux
Congrats on taking the plunge on running Linux for your Digital Audio Workstation! It would be a good idea to learn a few commands so that you can take advantage…
Save Your Computer and Record on Linux
Don’t send your Windows or Mac Digital Audio Workstation to the recycle center just because it has been deemed not worthy, instead give it a new lease on life by…
Restoring Old Four Track Cassettes – Part 3
In this last video of the series, the editing has been completed and the song has been remixed in Reaper. Song Title: Growing PainsMusic & Lyrics: Steve Whitworth © 1988…
Restoring Old Four Track Cassettes – Part 2
In part two of this three part video series, I am going to be bringing in the two stereo tracks recorded in Audacity and then start editing them in Reaper….
Restoring Old Four Track Cassettes – Part 1
In part one of this three part video series, I’m going to be showing you how you can bring your old four track cassettes into the digital world by using…
Adding Cymbals to an Electronic Drum Track in Reaper
In today’s video we are going to be looking at how to add additional crash cymbals in Reaper to a recording of an electronic drum kit with only one crash….
Blue Öyster Cult
Most people know the band Blue Öyster Cult, or BOC for short, from their 1976 six-time platinum hit (Don’t Fear) The Reaper. Others may know the band by their two…
Setting Up A Home Recording Studio
When it comes to the actual equipment that is used for multi-track recording, there are two options that can be used to go about it. The first option is to…







