Hitting the studio can be fun and exciting, but in order to get the best out of your time it’s important to remember to be physically and mentally prepared. Taking breaks are just as important as anything else in the studio.

A look into how Smart Boy Studios approaches drum programming for genres.

In 2024, the WA87 microphone from Warm Audio became my go-to vocal recording mic. My introduction to his influencer, the Neumann U 87, led me to a desire to have that sound in my own personal arsenal.

Corey Gossett and Ash Matthews sit down to discuss his "song every week" release strategy last year (2021). Corey Gossett released 52 songs last year, a new song every week. He is following it up early 2022 by releasing Boy Meets World - an album to highlight the best of last year's releases.

I asked Trajik about his recent acting roles on “Empire” and “Proven Innocent”. We also dived deeper into his music career and his new album.

One of the most-common overlooked aspects of production is creating transitions with clear intent and purpose. In this blog, I will explain a few techniques I use to create transitions in a record to keep a listener engaged!

JVTree’s debut album is OUT NOW, so I wanted you guys to get to know him a bit better! So I asked what got him to actually pursue this project, where the name came from, his influences, his background, and what he hopes to achieve coming into the music industry.

Indianapolis artist ODDITY has his debut album coming Saturday May 18th, so I hit him up to find out a little more about his background, his influences, and of course the new album!

When you go to a recording session, there are things you should expect when it comes to hospitality, professionalism, care, and the process. I’ve put together some things that you should definitely expect when you want to field comfortable and productive during your recording session.

This article explains the importance of getting on playlists on Spotify, as well as some very useful tips on how to find those playlists and getting placement!

Mula Kkhan’s new single “Dead or Alive” is a dark, violent track. Although a bit less aggressive than his norm, it still brings the eerie sound we expect from this Indianapolis artist. Read a full review of the track as well as our interview with Kkhano.

There are some important steps you can take before your recording session to save time and money. Whether you are looking for a cheap recording option or a big studio, it’s always wise to go into the booth with a plan to make your song come out awesome!

More helpful tips from Bjorgvin Benediktsson on how to get your piano (or really any other instrument) to come through and shine in your mix!

Another useful article from Audio-Issues.com discussing important frequency problems that you will experience in mixing!

Sharing some mistakes that some engineers/producers/artists make when it comes to mixing and mastering. Make sure you read and NEVER do these things!

I met up with the team over at Razdabar Sound and Management to compare our collection of mics between the in-house studio mics and our personal collections. Check it out to hear the recordings of each mic and compare them for yourself!