Astia-studio blog
Isn’t music giving you goosebumps either?
Do you recall the time when you gave your full concentration to the album you just bought? The music was the only thing you focused on and no mobile phones were involved. While listening you only could only study the lyrics along with the cover art and all its symbols. But when was the last time […]
The beater – Let’s talk about the bass drum sound
A lot of high-end, clicking sound or a dark thump? When was the last time you compared the bass drum beaters and how they sound? Or have you paid any attention to the difference they make? This small but highly important detail seems to be forgotten by many. Some seem to think that the one […]
The tempo and how it should not be chained
Keeping the tempo while playing is something to aim for. At both the rehearsals and live shows a metronome helps to keep the song from swaying rhythmically. Yet, how was it back in the time of classic albums? Let’s talk about the tempo and how it should not be chained. We’ll inspect some of the […]
Avoid this common mistake when recording drums
Lets talk about my most dearest topic; drums and how to record them. Capturing a great drum sound is more challenging compared to other band instruments. Instead of several separate sound sources the drum set is one single instrument. It actually is the only acoustic band instrument along with occasional acoustic guitar and a much […]
Don’t ruin your recording by using this file format!
Playing solid and tight is highly appreciated. I bet you too want your music to have all the instruments locked-in perfectly. This time I want to share an important tip, so that you don’t ruin your recording by using this file format. By reading my post you will learn how a simple choice can make […]
Avoid this common mistake when recording vocals
Most vocalists are horrified when it comes to recording vocals. When did vocal recording become so repulsive? Wouldn’t it be awesome if you too could be positively excited about recording vocals in an enjoyable session and be satisfied with the result? I will give you an important tip how to avoid this common mistake when […]
This is why you should not send audio and video files via WhatsApp
“Can I send our songs for mastering via WhatsApp?” – “Could you send mixes using WhatsApp for approval?” – These questions are quite common among musicians. Do you know how much you loose in quality when sending audio and video files using WhatsApp? By reading this blog post you will learn how to send files without […]
Avoid this common mistake when recording guitar
Anyone can easily record the guitar in rehearsal room or even in bedroom. The quest for the ultimate guitar sound is where everyone aims, yet it’s very common to be dissatisfied with the sound quality. I will now help you to avoid this common mistake when recording guitar. My writing will help you as a […]
