Signature Sound Studios

09/25/2024

Join producer and engineer Joe Marlett (Blink 182, Foo Fighters, QOTSA, Switchfoot, Relient K, Unwritten Law, Seal) for an in-depth guitar recording masterclass where he'll dive into the creation of the iconic guitar tones from Blink-182's "The Rock Show," a cornerstone track from their legendary album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket. This is more than just a technical session—it's an opportunity to step into the very studio, Signature Sound Studios in San Diego, where this record was brought to life.

Joe will use the same amps, guitars, mics, and techniques that helped shape the Southern California pop-punk sound of the 2000s. He’ll also share behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the record, giving you an insider’s perspective on how these legendary tones were crafted.

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the genre, an aspiring producer, or just curious about the magic behind the music, this masterclass is your chance to experience history in the making. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, explore, and be inspired.

08/28/2023

The new podcasting studio at Signature Sound

03/02/2022

The Proximity Effect in audio is defined as an increase in bass or low frequency response when a sound source is close to a directional or cardioid microphone.

In this video Bryan shows you visually what the proximity effect is and how you can use it to your advantage.

If your vocalist or sound source is too close to the microphone it will result in a big, boomy recording. If your vocalist or sound source is too far away, it will result in thin, roomy vocals. The goal is to find the sweet spot where the vocal sits properly in the mix, making the mix engineer's job (in many cases this is YOU) much, much easier.

02/21/2022

This week we caught Bryan jamming and producing a new song live in Studio B with his Yamaha Reface CP, Hologram Electronics Microcosm pedal and Ableton Live. Along with a drum loop, Bryan is also live programming a bass line and other parts in Ableton. Feel free to drop a comment if you have any questions about this setup, the gear used or if you would like to book a session at our studio.

Gear Used in Video:
Audio
Apple Macbook Pro 16"
Universal Audio Apollo Twin X
Yamaha Reface CP
Ableton Live 11 Suite
Hologram Electronics Microcosm
Arturia Minimoog Plugin

Video
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4k
Sigma Lenses
Edelkrone Slider + Pan/Tilt Head

02/14/2022

I hear the same question often. Why do I have so much latency when I’m recording? Today I will show you a few simple settings in Pro Tools, that can be applied to any other DAW software, to minimize latency while recording.

Watch the video to learn how!

02/08/2022

Today we are comparing a StewMac T-Style Guitar Kit built by Bill Roof, to several big name guitars. Check out the video to see how it stacks up.

Today we are comparing a StewMac T-Style Guitar Kit built by Bill Roof, to several big name guitars to see how it stacks up. Bill felt the components that ca...

01/31/2022

In this video we have one of our very talented Resident Engineers, Didi. He is going to sing a few verses for us while we compare the $6,000 Bock 251 to the $400 Shure SM7b. While these are 2 completely different microphones, it is great to hear the difference and see that it is possible to get amazing recordings even with more budget friendly gear.

01/25/2022

In this video I will show you how to properly record audio to an external device and then easily sync it in Premiere Pro in a few very simple steps. I will also show you a simple way to record audio directly to your camera and avoid syncing all together.

I know this is a daunting task for some people, but this separates pro videos from mediocre videos. Don’t be afraid to tackle this task, it is SO much easier than you think!

01/18/2022

Sometimes as audio engineers we are sent tracks to mix that the artist recorded themselves at home. Unfortunately when things like vocals or guitars are recorded in a home environment there can be lots of noise in the background like refrigerators, air conditioners and noises from outside the house. One of the best tools I have found for effectively cleaning up these noises quickly is Izotope Voice De-noise. Today we are going to talk about How to clean up dirty tracks. We are going to take a vocal track with way too much noise in the background and clean it up to make it usable.

01/10/2022

This week Bryan walks us through his personal settings that he loves to use on the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K while in the studio. He’ll be going over the very basic settings and functions of the camera as well as how to get started out if you’re new to video.

This week Bryan walks us through his personal settings that he loves to use on the Black Magic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K while in the studio. He’ll be going ov...

01/04/2022

Check out this video as we stack the 1176 and LA-2A for maximum dynamic control!

This week we are going to use 2 compressors to control a very dynamic vocal. We will be using the UAD versions of the 1176 And LA-2A, but you can use whateve...

12/27/2021

Today we're going to talk about some examples of laziness around the studio and how to overcome them.

Today we're going to talk about some examples of laziness around the studio and how to overcome them.