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Author: Hilton Theissen

Hilton has been a professional musician and composer for 30 years and a music producer for 20 years. His band projects have allowed him to gain extensive experience in the metal, trance, indie and pop scenes. As a songwriter and producer for labels, companies and renowned publishers such as BMG, Universal Music Group, Imagem and Bosworth, he developed themes for Paco Rabanne, ARAL, Ratiopharm and Luxembourg’s Next Popstar. He also worked with artists such as Sash, Joachim Witt, Jan Koemmet (Accept), La Honda (feat. Eko Fresh, Azad and Xatar) Mark Gemini Twaithe (The Mission, Tricky, Peter Murphy) and Paul Raven (Killing Joke, Ministry, Prong).

5 Tips for Recording Better Vocals in Your Home Studio

We’ve put together the 5 best vocal home recording tips that make a real difference in sound. These tips will help you get cleaner, more polished vocal takes from your home studio.

10 Audio Engineering Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner

Whether you’re just starting out or have been producing music for some time, practical studio know-how is priceless! In this HOFA-College tutorial, audio engineer Hilton Theissen shares his most valuable insights with you.

The Best Audio Interface Under €400? | Audio Interfaces Compared

Which audio interface is best for your home studio? In this HOFA-College video, we compare four devices from popular brands based on their build quality, features, connectivity and user-friendliness.

Mastering Tutorial: Optimal Stereo Width With Skillful EQing

Learn how to optimise the stereo image of your production with this sophisticated EQ trick.

Stereo or Stem Mastering – Which Option Sounds Better?

We mastered the same song once as a pure stereo mix and once with the stems. This way, we can show you the advantages and how they affect the final result.

How a Stone in Front of the Drum Kit Makes the Drum Sound Really Big

Check out this one-minute HOFA-College tutorial to see how a single small block of stone turns the idea of drum room recording upside down 😉

Producing Tip: Massive Guitar Sound in 3 Steps

In this tutorial video, you’ll learn how to create fuller power chords in the recording process and how they will improve your mixes.

3 Home Recording Studio Hacks

Would you like to change the polar pattern of your microphone? Are you missing a pop killer for vocal recordings? You want to record drums but you don’t have enough mics? These tips on a budget will help you.

Impressive Sound Design With Everyday Items

You don’t need expensive libraries for creative sound design. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create impressive sounds for music, films or games using everyday objects.

How to Record Drums With Only Two Microphones

In this HOFA-College tutorial, we show you four different techniques for recording an entire drum kit with just two microphones.