#corezerostudio — Public Fediverse posts

Noelle Samuels doesn’t just write songs—she delivers truth, hope, and quiet strength in every note. Her album Hidden is deeply moving and truly encouraging from start to finish. Listen here: https://noellesamuels.hearnow.com
#recordingstudio #corezerostudio #maine #mainemusic

Set up at my desk to do some voiceover work. Also going to try recording a dialogue with another person together using only 1 mic between us. Hoping it will make editing faster. You like those vintage weight plates!
#corezerostudio #recordingstudio #mainemusic #voiceover #audiobooks #mainelife

Wishing all my amazing artists, producers, & clients a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for filling the studio with your music, talent, and passion this year. I'm so grateful for you!
https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#recordingstudio #musicproducers #corezerostudio #mainemusic #mainelife

Super fun session with sax wizard Mark P today. Our intern and I jumped in, tracked his tune, made some quick tweaks, polished it up, and printed it. Boom! Music magic and good studio vibes all around!
https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainelife #mainemusicians

Experience the art of sound at our Mic Check Meetup open house. Listen to freshly mastered tracks, and discover what’s in the works. Immerse yourself in the music and witness the art of a perfect mix!
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #mainelife #openhouse
https://www.facebook.com/events/2343561432775675

Notes. Notes. Notes. Lots of notes, preparing for a recording session, keeping notes during a session, taking notes and "homework" to do while reviewing mixes with clients, and scratching things off the list. That always feels so good!
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I buy CD-R's on 100-count spindles; they last for a long time. I was digging around for some to print an old-school studio client's mixes... but I was out. Next thing you know, a client unloads all of these CD-R's on me. Free!
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #music

I buy CD-R's on 100-count spindles; they last for a long time. I was digging around for some to print an old-school studio client's mixes... but I was out. Next thing you know, a client unloads all of these CD-R's on me. Free!
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #music

Got some Adam Audio monitors with crisp ribbon tweeters (read: cut your head off hot). After tweaking the controls and calibrating with Sonarworks, they’re perfectly balanced and my mixes have never sounded better. Very, very enjoyable!
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #adamaudio

Excellent Free Orchestral Libraries: Spitfire BBC Discovery, Sam Project2, Orchestral Tools SINE Factory, Sonuscore Orchestra Elements. Compatible with all major DAWs. Go! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainemusic #orchestra #libraries #vst #maine

Following up from yesterday, $2,000 to $30,000 mics: who can tell the difference? Why do we buy them? Status? "Oh, this $12,500 Model QR-9X8 has a beautilfiul bump in the mids. A stock EQ plugin takes care of that! What am I missing?
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainemusic #mics #shootouts

Is very expensive gear is required? I say nay. Aside from the hot topic of mics, how about bedroom producers publishing from untreated rooms e.g., Keaggy, Grohl, Eillish? Where do you draw the line on brands? https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #studiogear

Haven't even begun to use this thing, that is, learn! Need to re-arrange the desk a bit. Got any good training resources? https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #uaudio #presonus #faderport #mixing

Studio Dawg Indigo on her mat, patiently waiting for a cookie (treat). Sometimes she dozes off, but not too often. She says the mix I'm working on is harsh around 35k. Go figure! Thanks Dog! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mixing #studiodog #indigo

Mixing on headphones? What are you using? Pros? Cons? I don't mix w/phones. Thinking about trying Slate VSX on Black Friday 2025. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mixing #slate #vsx #blackfriday2025

Now that UAudio Apollo has partnered with Sonarworks to embed profiles, I wish they'd let me set different profiles for each output. Next Rev? https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #uaudio #apollo #sonarworks #soundid

Blown away! Lari Basilio is a Brazilian guitarist praised by Guitar World as “one of today’s most tasteful guitar virtuosos.” She's performed with legends like Satriani and Vai, and has toured globally. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2eTZr25hps
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #laribasilio

Core Zero Studio moments before the gang arrives to the weekly worship jam. The room is ready. Are you? https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #worship #worshipjam #fellowship

What are you using for a keyboard amp? I've been using an Alto Kick-12, but it's getting heavy. Looking for something 10 - 15lbs or less. Looking at a Peavey KB-1, but haven't heard one yet. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #keys #keyboardplayers #keyboardamps

Cellist starts with deep, mournful intro. Worship leader planned a fast opener. Band hesitates. Congregation begins repenting. Song cancelled. Band runs out crying.
https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #studiofunnies #maine #cello

The Tuesday Worship Jams are warming up as the group gels. It's everything I wanted it to be: informal, fun, educational, and worshipful. Come on out! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #worshipnight #worship

Been rebuilding my computer since last Wednesday, 7 days! Almost done with software installations. Definitely an uninvited wrench in the works. Went up to the latest operating system anyway. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #apple #mac #ugh

Got some Adam Audio monitors with crisp ribbon tweeters (read: cut your head off hot). After tweaking the controls and calibrating with Sonarworks, they’re perfectly balanced and my mixes have never sounded better. Very, very enjoyable!
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #adamaudio

Getting lost in the intricacies and layers of albums like Leftoverture & A Night At The Opera along with the realization that it's someone's job to record, mix, and make it sound like that is what got me started! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #progrock #music

Getting lost in the intricacies and layers of albums like Leftoverture & A Night At The Opera along with the realization that it's someone's job to record, mix, and make it sound like that is what got me started! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #progrock #music

Getting lost in the intricacies and layers of albums like Leftoverture & A Night At The Opera along with the realization that it's someone's job to record, mix, and make it sound like that is what got me started! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #progrock #music

Getting lost in the intricacies and layers of albums like Leftoverture & A Night At The Opera along with the realization that it's someone's job to record, mix, and make it sound like that is what got me started! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #progrock #music

Getting lost in the intricacies and layers of albums like Leftoverture & A Night At The Opera along with the realization that it's someone's job to record, mix, and make it sound like that is what got me started! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #progrock #music

Helping you realize your creative vision is why I do what I do. It’s an exciting challenge to produce a completed song you love from nothing more that an idea or scratch track. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #recordingartist #audioengineer

Violinist goes full cinematic during “Reckless Love.” Band was not briefed. Congregation feels like they’re in a war movie. Keyboardist weeps. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #violin #studiofunnies #maine

Sonarworks SoundID is a game changer. Using a reference microphone it tests points around the mix position and applies a corrective EQ curve, compensating for bumps and dips in the room. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #recordingartist #roomtuning #cartest

What’s the most ridiculous band name you can think of? Bonus points if it’s already taken! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #bandlife #music

What’s the most ridiculous band name you can think of? Bonus points if it’s already taken! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #bandlife #music

What’s the most ridiculous band name you can think of? Bonus points if it’s already taken! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #bandlife #music

What’s the most ridiculous band name you can think of? Bonus points if it’s already taken! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #bandlife #music

What’s the most ridiculous band name you can think of? Bonus points if it’s already taken! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #bandlife #music

What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve used as an instrument? Spatula? Hairbrush? Over here it was a shaker made from a small pyrex bowl with a plastic lid filled w/popcorn kernels. Still use it! https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #instruments #studiolife

Core Zero Studio: It's worth the drive. Artists have driven hours across Maine & New Hampshire to find the studio that truly listens; where you’re heard, respected, engaged, and challenged to bring your best.
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #recordingartist #studiolife

🎹 Keys hits the wrong pad patch and suddenly it’s 1987. Band’s in C, keys are in space. Congregation floats into a synth cloud. Pastor delays sermon to ride the vibe. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainemusic #keys #pads #worshipfails #synthsofglory

The best takes happen when there's no pressure. When an artist feels safe, real music happens. That’s the experience I create here. Because great music needs more than gear. It needs trust and freedom. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #recordingartist

Artists deserve a safe, inspiring space to create without pressure. Quality studio time shouldn’t break your budget or spirit. I offer flat rates (including keys) or by the hour if you’re ready to roll. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #recordingartist

Keys are often the glue—filling space, shaping tone, adapting instantly, adding pads, strings... it’s a quiet role, but without it, the sound feels hollow. sometimes unseen, always essential. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainemusic #keys #glue

When an artist walks in without clear plan, that’s OK. A good session is part production and part collaboration. I take time to listen, guide, and discover the heart of your song with you. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #maine #recordingartist #songs

The violin brings soul, but the pressure is intense. Every note is exposed and raw. When it lands, it’s magic, a thing of beauty. When it misses, well, ouch, it’s heartwrenching.
https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainemusic #mixing #stringsinthestudio

Guitarist starts the song in the wrong key. Band blinks in 7 different time zones. Vocalist hits a note only dogs can hear. Congregation says, “Sure, let’s go with it?”. Heaven: We’ll AutoTune it later. https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainemusic #mixing

This week coming up more tracking for Noelle's project, adding as needed flute, sax, strings, and pads.
https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainemusic #tracking #creativity

$300 to $30,000 mics. 2/100 artists can tell the difference. 30/100 audio engineers. Why do we buy them? "Oh, this $12,000 Model QR-9X has a beautilfiul bump in the mids. A $30 EQ plugin takes care of that! Just sayin'.
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainemusic #mics #shootouts

Tracking Drums & Bass today for the songs we tracked this week with Noelle. After that, as needed flute, sax, strings, pads. Project is way ahead of schedule!
https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainemusic #drums #bass #recordingsession

What are you using for monitoring in your studio? I've always liked my Eris-8s, and have been trying out some Adam A77s but they're much too bright. Stupid ribbon tweeters. Totally overrated! 😂 https://CoreZeroStudio.com
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #adamaudio #presonus

I don’t use many Star Wars™ Plugins. At $900 a pop, well... But I once restored a nearly completed song where 3 minutes were lost. The AI-Force™ plugin was able to regenerate all the missing parts perfectly. 😱
#corezerostudio #mainerecordingstudio #mainemusic #starwars #may4th #plugins