Brian Dyson — Chicago Recording Connection

Mix Theory - Posted by Brian Dyson on 2018-07-20

The basic principles and order of steps for mixing provide the best way to effectively and efficiently organize and complete a mix with the highest quality... Read More >>

Plugins - Posted by Brian Dyson on 2018-05-22

The Plugins and processors are top of the line. they help enhance the projects and add the extra ingredients into every seperate elememnt of a song, cuasing the final product to be full life and pleasant to the listeners ears... Read More >>

Pro Tools Basics - Posted by Brian Dyson on 2018-05-22

Pro Tools is a easy to use, user friendly tool that makes it easy to translate the creative thoughts in my head, into a product that can be enjoyed by the masses... Read More >>

Pro Tools Intro - Posted by Brian Dyson on 2018-05-18

Pro Tools is a very interesting and useful tool when recording and necessary when mking sure that the necessary elements are added to a project to bring it to life... Read More >>

Tracking - Posted by Brian Dyson on 2018-05-18

It is very important to be organized when begining a studio session. There must be a plan in place to assure that everything runs smooth and that the recording is captured as effectively and efficiently as possible... Read More >>

Mic Placement - Posted by Brian Dyson on 2018-04-16

As stated in the previouse blog, proper microphone placement has allowed me to get better recordings and limit the amount of extra work during the mixing process... Read More >>

Microphones - Posted by Brian Dyson on 2018-04-16

This chaper on microphones has reall givein me a better understanding on how to us them and how to position them. Since I have learned about the different types of mics, the quality of my recordings have increased and It is easier to place vocals in a mix... Read More >>

Mix Theory - Posted by Brian Dyson on 2017-12-04

This chapter has enlightened me on aspects of mixing that I didnt hathe full understanding of. The lessons given to practice on are great tools that have helped me to apply these techniques... Read More >>

What We Hear - Posted by Brian Dyson on 2017-11-07

Its interesting how audio processing has evolved from analogue to digital. The natural function of the ear picks up certain frequencies and digital audio processing is designed to fine tune those frequencies in wave forms... Read More >>

Electronics and I - Posted by Brian Dyson on 2017-08-09

I remember when I was in highschool, my dream was to be and electronic engineer. I took all of the technical classes that involved electronic circuits... Read More >>