You don’t need a fancy studio to sound professional.
When I first started recording as Dylan Droll, my “studio” was just a USB mic plugged into a laptop in…
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"You don't need a thousand-dollar mic to make music that moves people. You just need the right one for your voice—and a reason to speak your truth."
As…
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If you're trying to make your rap vocals sound professional using just Pro Tools and your bedroom setup — trust me, I've been there.
I’m Dylan Droll…
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If you're anything like I was when I first started recording, you've probably asked this question at least a dozen times:
“How loud should vocals…
When I first started recording vocals in my bedroom, I didn’t even know what gain staging was. I just cranked the input until it sounded loud enough. But…
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A guide by Dylan Droll, recording artist, songwriter, and engineer
When I first started recording vocals back in my bedroom…
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Whether you’re recording your first track or refining your signature sound, learning how to EQ vocals is one of the most important skills you can develop as a…
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If there’s one thing I’ve learned as a recording artist and mix engineer, it’s that you don’t need a million plugins to get a clean, professional vocal…
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As an artist and mix engineer who’s been in and out of home studios since I was 13, I can tell you firsthand: knowing how to properly export stems in…
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If you’ve ever wondered why your favorite rap or R&B vocals sound so thick and present, there’s a good chance parallel compression is part of the secret sauce. As…
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