Grammy Nominee Joins One of MD’s Leading Audio Production Schools

The Omega Studios’ School of Applied Recording Arts and Sciences was founded in 1977 in Kensington, Maryland, within the facilities of Omega Recording Studios. In 1985, Omega moved into their present, 20,000-square-foot studio/school complex in Rockville, Maryland. The school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, confirming their status as one of the best audio engineering schools in the COUNTRY.

Aside from training future audio engineers, the company also offers full-service recording amenities to clients, which include recording, mixing, mastering, transfers, and duplication services.

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Audio Production 101: Keep Processes Separate

It’s quite common for a musician to want to add to his skill sets by learning audio production. However, the most common beginner problem for musicians entering the production arena is usually the time required to learn. Unlike DJ-ing, learning audio production takes a while before one can churn out anything decent. Here are some basic tips for making your first foray into the audio production world a whole lot easier:

The creation process

The creation process in audio production is when you let yourself loose on a track. No need to worry yet about how sounds are meshing; feel free to be as creative as you can about sound design, orchestration, instrumentation, and structural elements. It may surprise you how fast a song comes together when you’re not bothered by mixdown details.

The mixdown process

It’s easy to confuse mixdown duties with the creative process if you’re not careful; you need to stop when you find yourself crossing the line. Once you’re finished creating, give the song a couple of hours—perhaps even days—before you touch it again. This will give you a fresh set of ears. During the mixdown process, your focus should be on compression, volume, and EQ. Master these three components and you’re well on your way.

If you need help with audio production or if you want to speed up your learning, enrolling in an audio production school will pay dividends toward that end.

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