• Vibe

    So what is “Vibe”? This time, our Studio Philosopher talks about a word that you will probably hear more than any other in a studio session, “vibe”.  Very much an abstract concept, and…

  • Jack Prest’s Tips & Tricks – Waves C1 Compressor plug-in

    Jack Prest’s Tips & Tricks – Waves C1 Compressor plug-in

    The Waves C1 Compressor. Here’s a little trick I found the other day with one of my favourite swiss army knife compressors, the Waves C1. It’s especially good for snare drums and…

  • The Studio Philosopher

    I am the Studio Philosopher and I have been enlisted by Studios 301 to share some of my thoughts and knowledge about all aspects of studio life. Much of what we do…

  • What is Mastering?

    What is Mastering?

    If you’ve finished recording and mixing a track, there’s one more step before it’s ready for the world: mastering. But what does mastering actually involve, and why does it matter? Audio mastering…

  • 301 Interns… Where Are They Now?

    You’ve seen them around at Studios 301 — they’ve helped load in your session, grabbed your late night coffees, tracked down that special piece of gear – they’ve even flipped your burgers…