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    Do I need a mixing engineer near me?
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Dec 16, 2021
    • 2 min

    Do I need a mixing engineer near me?

    When looking for a mixing engineer, does their location matter? Or can I look anywhere? That's a really important question, something...
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    The 3 Golden Rules of Livestreaming
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Jul 2, 2020
    • 2 min

    The 3 Golden Rules of Livestreaming

    In this frankly weird gig-less time, bands have been turning to livestreaming as a way of connecting with fans online. It's certainly a...
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    Writing Music As A Band Seperately
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Jun 18, 2020
    • 2 min

    Writing Music As A Band Seperately

    As it stands (June 2020 for those reading in the future), a lot of people are spending time at home. It's a strange time, band rehearsals...
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    Harnessing the Power of Instagram
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • May 28, 2020
    • 2 min

    Harnessing the Power of Instagram

    All bands should be on Instagram. It may be a controversial suggestion to some, but simply put you're missing out if not! It's a much...
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    How to harness Facebook Ads for your music release
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • May 18, 2020
    • 2 min

    How to harness Facebook Ads for your music release

    Getting the most out of Facebook advertising is hard, it's a fast-moving platform so any specific information goes out of date QUICK! So her
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    Acoustic Control In Your Home Studio
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Feb 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    Acoustic Control In Your Home Studio

    Acoustics are so important for the home studio, getting them right will make your recording (rather than break it!) Learn more here...
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    Recording Ideas Quickly
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Feb 3, 2019
    • 2 min

    Recording Ideas Quickly

    Have you ever sat down to record a demo of a song and piece it together, only to not know where to start? What you need is a template!...
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    When Creativity Strikes.....
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Jan 21, 2019
    • 2 min

    When Creativity Strikes.....

    Creativity is a funny thing. One minute you're brimming over with ideas, the next minute you're feeling dry as the Sahara sitting...
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    How To Get That Guitar Tone Nailed
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Dec 6, 2018
    • 2 min

    How To Get That Guitar Tone Nailed

    Guitar is a funny thing to record with a ton of variables to consider. Now obviously things like your choice of guitar, amps and pedals...
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    The Psychology of Recording
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Nov 7, 2018
    • 2 min

    The Psychology of Recording

    Whether recording yourselves or in the studio, being in the right frame of mind can make or break a record! Luckily there's some simple...
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    Why Do I Need A Mixing Engineer?
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Oct 24, 2018
    • 2 min

    Why Do I Need A Mixing Engineer?

    It's a great question! Picture the scene, you've put together a recording rig, carefully recorded your single, then you hear about mixing...
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    So here's 6 steps to starting a successful band
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Oct 7, 2018
    • 2 min

    So here's 6 steps to starting a successful band

    So you want to start a new band... but where to start? It can seem a challenging process, but it doesn't have to be, here's some great...
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    Building A Microphone Collection
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Oct 1, 2018
    • 2 min

    Building A Microphone Collection

    So, you're in a band and you want to record yourselves? Great! But which microphones to buy? With an absolute plethora of choices, it's...
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    Basics Of Recording: Strings
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Sep 19, 2018
    • 2 min

    Basics Of Recording: Strings

    Strings are a fantastic addition to music. Practically any and every genre can be improved with a string section (....Ok, maybe not punk...
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    Basics Of Recording: Keys & Piano
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Sep 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    Basics Of Recording: Keys & Piano

    When it comes to recording, keys are dead easy! Piano is a slightly trickier game, but some careful thought will yield amazing results!...
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    Basics Of Recording: Drums
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Aug 20, 2018
    • 2 min

    Basics Of Recording: Drums

    There's no denying it, drums are complex to record! And there's about a million and one ways to go about recording! So here goes: With...
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    Basics Of Recording: Vocals
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Aug 2, 2018
    • 2 min

    Basics Of Recording: Vocals

    The vocals can be the simplest thing to record, but some careful thought can turn a good recording into a great one: Vocal Warm-Ups There...
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    Basics Of Recording: Bass Guitar
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Jul 22, 2018
    • 2 min

    Basics Of Recording: Bass Guitar

    Bass is a surprisingly simple instrument to record, however with a little careful thought, the tone can go from 'good' to 'professional'....
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    Basics Of Recording: Electric Guitar
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Jul 10, 2018
    • 2 min

    Basics Of Recording: Electric Guitar

    Many people nowadays hope to get a professional sounding record they can record at home. It is achievable with a little patience and...
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    Don't Panic! How To Make Your Best Record Yet
    Vortis Sound Studios
    • Jul 1, 2018
    • 2 min

    Don't Panic! How To Make Your Best Record Yet

    How to make the most of your recording As the old saying goes 'Fail to prepare, prepare to fail' and this is very much true for the...
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