Devin Charles — San Francisco Recording Connection

Final Stages - Posted by Devin Charles on 2014-05-23

This week, we are taking a momentary pause from our sessions. The studio we normally work in, is having partial construction done... Read More >>

Flows Automatic - Posted by Devin Charles on 2014-05-19

In the fantastic world of automation, I further learned how to automate not just volume levels and pan, but plugins as well... Read More >>

Gear in the studio - Posted by Devin Charles on 2014-05-11

This week, we went over a number of subjects. Following up on the MIDI project, I was shown how to properly assign specific I/O buses and when to route different channels... Read More >>

What does that do? - Posted by Devin Charles on 2014-05-05

Another fun filled week in the studio, this time talking about time based effects. There are a hand full of ways to use certain plugins but I've found out, one of the best ways to use such tools is through a send... Read More >>

Clever Tricks - Posted by Devin Charles on 2014-04-25

Last week's lesson blends right in with this week's lesson. Continuing with my current mix, I have been adding plugins to beef up the sounds I want and don't want... Read More >>

Useful Techniques - Posted by Devin Charles on 2014-04-21

With this week's lesson centered around equalization, I got to practice more on adding EQs like compression. When dealing with instruments and combining their sound, it is very important to find a balance... Read More >>

Mixing in old with new - Posted by Devin Charles on 2014-04-14

This weeks chapter and session focused on a few old things we've covered, along with many new points. The brushing up on some past key points have been helpful when trying to apply them to recent mixing practice... Read More >>

Second Half - Posted by Devin Charles on 2014-04-07

Now that I am just a little over half the way through with my course, chapters are becoming a bit tougher. After taking my midterm, it gives me a base to stand on... Read More >>

Pro Tools Basics - Posted by Devin Charles on 2014-03-24

Continuing the learining of basic Pro Tools has been smooth. It's amazing how much Pro Tools can actually do and is definitely a program that will take years to truely master... Read More >>

Intro to ProTools - Posted by Devin Charles on 2014-03-17

Last week was a shorter session focusing on intro to ProTools. With the little knowledge I already had in the matter, beginning stages of the lesson came a bit easier... Read More >>