Producer's Notes
Tricks from the desk, written by the guy behind it.
Studio tips from Omar Vallejo, for bands and artists who want to walk in ready and walk out with a record.
Tracking · September 22, 2026
Should a band record an album live together or one instrument at a time?
How to set up a live band recording: who goes in the isolation booths, what to do about bleed, how the headphone mixes work, and which parts still get overdubbed.
The desk · September 22, 2026
What does analog tracking through a console change for a band?
Recording through a large analog console into Pro Tools moves the big sound decisions to the moment the band is playing, and here is what that means for your session.
Vocals · September 22, 2026
How many takes does a singer need to record vocals?
Omar Vallejo on takes, punch-ins, comping and headphone mixes, for singers getting ready to record vocals at 512 Studios in Austin.