Raymond Flores — Houston Recording Connection

Finishing Up // Getting Started - Posted by Raymond Flores on 2016-03-31

im all done with the program now and im feeling satisfied. chapter 19 was all about mastering. i learned the basics of mastering using pro tools stock plugins... Read More >>

Acoustics and Monitoring - Posted by Raymond Flores on 2016-02-29

it would have made sense to see this chapter in the beginning of the book instead of towards the end, but it was perfect for me because around this time i am getting ready to finish my class and head out of the studio, so i am eager to set up my own home studio... Read More >>

Automation! - Posted by Raymond Flores on 2016-02-29

this was my favorite chapter by far! i remember listening to my favorite songs which had a ton of creative automation elements to them and always wondering how it was being done... Read More >>

MIDI - Posted by Raymond Flores on 2016-02-29

in this chapter we talked about MIDI and how the data is transferred. i learned that MIDI is only data and not sound! i didnt know that even though i have already been working with MIDI in other DAWS... Read More >>

Time-Based Effects - Posted by Raymond Flores on 2016-02-29

in this chapter we learned about different time-based effects like reverb and delay. in order to use these one must set up an aux or a send and feed the sound into them... Read More >>

Dynamic Signal Processing - Posted by Raymond Flores on 2016-02-29

in this chapter we learned a little about compressors and what they do. we took a look at the compressors pro tools has to offer and were able to mess with the knobs and hear what the compressor does to the sound... Read More >>

EQs - Posted by Raymond Flores on 2016-02-29

in this chapter we took a look at the differnt pro tools EQs. the air kill EQ is really cool and could be very useful in the future... Read More >>

Mix Theory - Posted by Raymond Flores on 2016-02-29

in this chapter we learned the basics of how to prepare yourself for a mix. being organized and using pro tools to its full advantage is key to having a nice work flow! Read More >>

Progress - Posted by Raymond Flores on 2016-02-29

today i took my midterm which i had studied all night for. i only missed a couple so the studying did me good. this studio session was different and fun... Read More >>

Plugins & Processing - Posted by Raymond Flores on 2016-02-29

in this chapter we learned about the different types of plugins. pro tools 12 which is the one i downloaded only accepts AAX (avid audio extension) plugins... Read More >>