Guides– category –

The basics of applying noise reduction software to a recorded vocal. How to teach it the character of the noise, how to use a high-pass, how to decide the strength and how to avoid the "watery" sound from overdoing it, based on iZotope RX's official materials.

How to do pitch correction on a cover song. The difference between types that correct automatically and types that fix each note after recording, Melodyne's steps (the Correct Pitch macro, pitch drift and touch-ups) and tips for a natural finish, based on the makers' official help.

How to choose monitor headphones for DTM and home recording. The difference between closed-back and open-back, impedance, cables and comfort, with eight standard models such as the MDR-CD900ST, MDR-M1, ATH-M50x and HD 600 compared.

How to choose monitor speakers for home recording and DTM, explained in terms of woofer size and room size, placement and how to handle the rear port, with seven models compared.

How far from the microphone to sing when recording a cover song, what a pop filter does, the proximity effect that strengthens the lows when you get too close, and tips for keeping the distance constant, based on official information from Shure and Audio-Technica.

How to choose a MIDI keyboard for DTM, explained by number of keys, key feel, pads and knobs, and bundled software, with eight models from mini keyboards to full-size compared.

The flow from receiving, installing and activating a plug-in you got in a Plugin Boutique sale or as a free gift to using it in your DAW. The differences in activation methods by maker, and what to do when it does not show up in your DAW.

The basics of loudness to know before you release a cover song or your own track. What LUFS is, how Spotify evens out volume and its target (-14 LUFS), a guide for true peak and how to measure with a loudness meter, based on Spotify's official help.

Basic steps for recording vocals at home, from how to connect gear to microphone distance, a guide for input level, headphone monitoring, DAW recording settings and export, with generally recommended values and sources.

Whether to buy DTM plug-ins at overseas stores (Plugin Boutique, Best Service and others) or at Japanese distributors (Rock oN, Media Integration, beatcloud, SONICWIRE). The differences in price, exchange rate, payment methods, Japanese-language support and license management, based on information checked on September 24, 2026.