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Pre-Production
Island Recording Studios - Audio Tutorials to help you best prepare for your next session in the recording studio!
![Opening The DAW: Introduction To Ableton Part 2 - Return Tracks](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ed236_aedbe4b859a744abbeb24b1d2b8e4904~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/6ed236_aedbe4b859a744abbeb24b1d2b8e4904~mv2.webp)
Tom Wormald
8 min read
Opening The DAW: Introduction To Ableton Part 2 - Return Tracks
Return tracks are super handy ways to mix effects and apply other plugins in Ableton Live - but how do you use them? Learn here!
![Recording & Audio Production 101: What You Need To Produce Great Music](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaaae0_8b2cee90bf9142cbb12987ce1bafce9b~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/eaaae0_8b2cee90bf9142cbb12987ce1bafce9b~mv2.webp)
Joseph Cheek
9 min read
Recording & Audio Production 101: What You Need To Produce Great Music
A million-dollar home studio would be nice, but you don't need it to produce great music. Here's your essential shopping list, explained!
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Nicholas Pipe
6 min read
Choosing A Guitar To Record With
There's a guitar for every recording job out there - but which one suits you? We run through some basic guitar features to help you pick.
![Opening The DAW: Getting Started in Ableton Live - Part 1](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaaae0_bcbe536eb51b4ba5b63ffd6ff8e6af2c~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/eaaae0_bcbe536eb51b4ba5b63ffd6ff8e6af2c~mv2.webp)
Tom Wormald
7 min read
Opening The DAW: Getting Started in Ableton Live - Part 1
Ableton Live is a great DAW for electronic music production, but it can be tricky for beginners. Tom is here to help you start making noise!
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![Finding The Right Sound](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaaae0_a28b2784bbde41568bbb2e62edcdd24b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/eaaae0_a28b2784bbde41568bbb2e62edcdd24b~mv2.webp)
Jack Thomson
3 min read
Finding The Right Sound
Here are some tips and tricks to make sure you're working with the right instruments and getting the right sounds when recording.
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![Studio Hacks for Drummers](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6ed236_686e6f52b02749a3a79edf98e89523ac~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/6ed236_686e6f52b02749a3a79edf98e89523ac~mv2.webp)
Jack Thomson
4 min read
Studio Hacks for Drummers
Sometimes you need to think like MacGyver in a drum session to solve problems and get the sounds you need. Get some ideas here!
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![The Recording Process is Just Like Baking a Cake](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaaae0_723bd1fc513b44ae86aeceda5c495f8b~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/eaaae0_723bd1fc513b44ae86aeceda5c495f8b~mv2.webp)
Joseph Cheek
4 min read
The Recording Process is Just Like Baking a Cake
The Recording Process is Just Like Baking a Cake! Yes, that's right! Let's break down the steps to help better understand the process.
![The Ultimate Drummer's Studio Checklist](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eaaae0_2329c5461f3747e9a3230cec2e3d666f~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_454,h_341,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/eaaae0_2329c5461f3747e9a3230cec2e3d666f~mv2.webp)
Jack Thomson
4 min read
The Ultimate Drummer's Studio Checklist
If you're a drummer looking to record, then this Ultimate Drummer's Studio Checklist is for you! You'll be fully prepped and sounding great!
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Joseph Cheek
7 min read
Recording Prep Checklist
Ensure that you're ready to hit the ground running in the studio to make it a smooth, enjoyable and productive experience!
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