(Australia Post stamp 1998) This blog is a continuation of a series. See here for the previous blog. A significant influence A song that had a significant influence on my music practice in my formative years...
Category: E+L Session Practice
DLP outlines a variety of considerations in ones’ approach to education and learning practice within the session in this series of blogs.
Mixing Part 7 – Following a process….
Mixing This blog continues a series of blogs on Mixing (Page 2014). Developing a skillset by following a process (MIDAS 2014) I was presenting to a group of Bachelor of Audio Trimester 2 students, preparing for the mixing stage of their final creative productions. In reflection, I felt a similar sentiment as my blog last...
Mixing Part 6 – Effectively guiding Creative Artists through a process
Mixing This blog continues a series of blogs on Mixing (Page 2014a). Guiding Creative Artists: steps along a path To walk down any path, it is usual to be sequential in that process. If you want to get to z, it is usual (but not always) appropriate to progress through each of the letters to get there....
Introduction to Audio Engineering
Welcome to Audio Engineering and the world of studios. A studio represents different things to different people. Some see it as a technical place to track and mix artists’ expression (Burgess 2014; Burgess 2013; Burgess 1997). Others see a studio as an instrument, in which to develop an artist’s ideas into something more, possibly fusing several musical...
Industry Protocol
Studio Practice A studio is used by many people, paying money for its’ use on an hourly basis. When a new user/customer (engineer, performer) walks through the studio door, they need to be able to commence their session fresh. It is considered professional practice therefore that each user ensures that the Studio is left in...
Pro Tools User Tip #1
Tips when using Pro Tools on a general use computer When you are using someone else’s computer, such as in a Studio or general use C-Lab environment, you are not likely going to be aware of what the previous person used Pro Tools for. They may have, for example used an alternative interface and customised the...
Mixing Part 1
(Solid State Logic SL4064G+ 2010) The Mixing Process Background As outlined in my Pre-Production Plan (Page 2010) blog several months ago, lets return to the basics. It is the goal of the audio industry to facilitate to the realisation of recorded artefacts – recorded and then distributed in the mediums of shellac or vinyl records, magnetic tapes, compact...
E+L Session Plans Part 5
Education and Learning Session Plans (contd) There are many forms of Education & Learning Session Plans which I have discussed in E+L Session Plans Part 4. This blog continues the series. DLP’s Summary Education & Learning Session Plan What: This is a summary outline of the education & learning session of what you are planning to...
E+L Session Plans Part 4
Education and Learning Session Plans (contd) There are many forms of Education & Learning Session Plans which I have discussed in E+L Session Plans Part 2. This blog continues the series. DLP’s Interpretive Education & Learning Session Plan What: This is a skeletal education & learning session plan, that outlines why the facilitator/instructor needs to cover...
E+L Session Plans Part 2
Education and Learning Session Plans (contd) There are many forms of Education & Learning Session Plans which I have discussed in E+L Session Plans Part 1. This blog continues the series. DLP Prescriptive Education & Learning Session Plan What: This is a somewhat fleshed out education & learning session plan, that outlines why the facilitator/instructor needs...