Robert Avila — Elk Grove Recording Connection

The End Game - Posted by Robert Avila on 2017-02-22

Since this chapter concentrates on what you might do once you have a final mix that all parties involved are satisfied with, I get why my menotr is interested on my long-term goals beyond this course... Read More >>

The endless staircase - Posted by Robert Avila on 2017-02-22

It looks a bit bleak when you consider the shelf life of a mixing or mastering engineer, based on the natural degradation of hearing range... Read More >>

The tool is only as capable as the user - Posted by Robert Avila on 2017-02-22

I normally disagree with the saying, "those who can't do, teach". Although, there is one instance where it really fits the bill: a team of studio engineers and/or staff could work together to adjust settings on outboard gear as the song is recording to tape; but, in the digital age, we could use software emulations and automation to reduce the workload and have a singe person at the helm of such a task... Read More >>

Interacting with the future - Posted by Robert Avila on 2017-02-22

A big part of the experience at the studio, is meeting your mentor's clients and the artists working in the studio... Read More >>

Through the illusion - Posted by Robert Avila on 2017-02-17

What's really amusing sometimes is tweaking the impulse response of a cabinet, arguably the most control any software can give you... Read More >>

Level-Headed Approach - Posted by Robert Avila on 2017-02-17

This week's focus seems to be what many aspiring engineers get confused about. Largely because they aren't as common to those without an audio background, like microphones, equalizers, and amplifiers... Read More >>

When the sky is not the limit - Posted by Robert Avila on 2017-02-17

I have been looking forward to the lesson on Equalization since before day one! I was eager to learn the difference between the professional units and consumer grade stuff... Read More >>

Defining Patterns - Posted by Robert Avila on 2016-02-18

One trend I've noticed, is that there is a definite sound to some producers' work. Anybody who's ever glanced at a plugin bundle, will notice there are signature pieces of technology, to recreate the audio treatments other professionals apply... Read More >>

Axioms and Accolades - Posted by Robert Avila on 2016-01-18

I have now reached the middle of the course, and things are running like a well oiled machine. I understand how a studio earns its own identity, how to troubleshoot in a variety of environments, and how to interact with professional clients and colleagues... Read More >>

Another Piece of the Puzzle - Posted by Robert Avila on 2016-01-18

     It seems that I overestimated my understanding of Pro Tools! I am used to using a versatile freeware DAW and seeing clients at the studio heavily reliant on FL Studio for different aspects of recording... Read More >>