SPRING 2002 ISSUE

(Vol.V - No.3 - April 10, 2002)

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This tip will show you 3 ways you can learn to be successful at music for no or little cost.  In addition three sample tips on recording, production and music marketing are presented, as well as valuable links.

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Repost of 9/2000 Article With Updates

EQUALIZATION PRIMER
By Robert Dennis
Putting it all together to bring out the best in your recordings and mixes.  Bob gets into both approaches and specific settings that you can use in your recording & mixes
WE STAND CORRECTED
A Boeing system engineer corrects Bob on his EQ settings. Featuring the Kaufman Q Chart

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ALL ABOUT EQ QUALITY FACTOR
By Robert Dennis
Quality Factor or the  "Q" control on the equalizer is poorly understood by many. Bob Explains the "ins and outs" of this control in 5 short articles. Also See "We Stand Corrected."
THE MAGIC Q Getting started with the Q control.
HEARING Q  High Q values may not be fully heard.
CONSTANT Q   The actual Q varies with the amount of EQ.
DEESSING WITH HI-Q EQ  A clear alternative to a compressor-type deesser.
RESONANCES AND Q - How To modify stock library Q settings.
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USING YOUR EARS
Recording Engineer/Producer Article
By Robert Dennis
To be good, the recording producer, engineer or sound mixer must follow the industry maxim of "Use Your Ears."  How do you keep your ears sharp for the whole project? - Bob Explains.

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"The Record Company Executives - Part 1"
Music Business Paid Subscriber Article
by Ron Dunbar - developing artist productions
 Ron goes over the roles of the Producer, Product Manager, Executive Producer and A&R Director in large record companies

Timing Your Release
Record Marketing & Promotion Registered User Article
By Tom Gelardi  - developing artist productions
To get a serious level of product sales, the timing of your release becomes important.  To get enough product sales, all areas of promotion become important, including the hard-to-get radio airplay.

 Production By Meters
Recording Engineer/Producer Registered User Article
By Bob Dennis
Find out the many uses of meters in directing the tracking, mixing and mastering of a musical release.

Starting Your Mix
Basic Mixing Registered User Article
By Bob Dennis
Your mixing success depends on how well you start off your mix.  Bob goes through the steps that a professional engineer would use to start a mix.  The article includes a wealth of mixing technique data.

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Recording, Recording and More Recording
Production Article
By Bob Dennis
They say the only difference between a professional photographer and an amateur is that the amateur photographer shows you all of of the shots and the professional only shows the shots that turned out.   This statement applies to production also.

 

 

THE CONNECTION

GETTING STARTED IN A RECORDING CAREER 

GETTING INTO SECOND GEAR  By Bob Dennis 
Record Jobs Connection News announces more frequent updates and more advertising.
RECORDING JOB CONNECTION NEWS
www.recordingjobsconnection.com is providing registered users with studio e-mail lists.  How do you become a user?  You submit your recording job or intern request at the site (for free).

INTERNET BABY STEP TRAINING

INTERNET BABY STEPSTM

By Shawn-e Brown
A series of tutorials for those that are functionally limited with computers and the Internet.  Now with a dedicated Website.  If you are new to browsing, check out our lessons.
Lesson 8: AOL Address Book - Adding Individuals - Your address book gives you all of the vital information on contacts anywhere you access yor mail.
Lesson 9: AOL Address Book - Adding Groups - Groups in your address book allow you to organize it for quick use.
Lesson 10: Recovering Mail - Did you push "delete" by accident? - Here's how to recover it.
Lesson 11: AOL Online Technical Assistance -  How to make it a rewarding and useful experience.
BABY STEP TOPIC INDEX - Access previous lessons - the complete list is here.

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MOTOWN RECORDING HERITAGE PART 16 - 2nd Chapter

OUR MOTOWN RECORDING HERITAGE  - Part 16 - 2nd Chapter

MAKING A GAY RECORD?
By Bob Dennis
"Band Of Gold" was a huge multi-platinum hit for the HDH Team because it got unexpected support from the Gay Community.

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