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.
Producing Music With an iPhone Processor?
We tested the brand-new Apple MacBook Neo for music production! Can it handle 60-track mixes despite having only 8 GB of RAM? And how does it perform for beat producers? We installed Cubase, Logic Pro and FL Studio and ran a few projects. The result is quite surprising …
Creative Sound Design With Your Own Recordings – From the Sample to the Final Track
This tutorial will show you how to process and transform sounds you have recorded yourself and use them to create an impressive track. Learn about creative techniques and an efficient workflow.
Rareş Vlad Pop – Timisoara, Romania
“It’s important to get clear answers and that’s what made me join the HOFA course. Proud to call myself an audio engineer now…”
The Most Relevant Audio Effects Explained in 4 Minutes
The essential things you need to know about EQ, compressor, reverb, delay, chorus, saturator and limiter – explained by HOFA-College tutor Hilton Theissen.
Stefan Heckler
“I am really glad I took the step to study at HOFA-College. I was able to put into practice everything I had learned during the course. To me, the course is very well structured and easy to understand, and I particularly like the practical assignments.”
Viola Schnittker
“I completed the BASIC course alongside my internship at a radio station. After comprehensive explanations of the basic principles, the course moves straight on to challenging mixing tasks, which are then analysed in detail.”
Tips for Better Spoken Word and Vocal Recordings From the Vocal Coach
Elin Bell is a professional singer, voice artist and speech coach. In this video, she shows you effective exercises and gives practical tips for achieving a better voice sound in recordings.
Marcel Schwerdtner
“I loved my time at HOFA-College. Not only was I able to gain a deeper understanding of audio engineering, mixing and mastering, but I also got valuable insights into sound design, music theory, the music business, film and game audio, and many other areas.”
Himanshu Negi – New Delhi, India
“I really appreciate how HOFA-College has strengthened my understanding of game audio workflows and implementation.”
Hermann Michelitsch – Graz, Austria
“The analyses of my submitted mixes are always provided quickly by the highly competent HOFA team and are extremely detailed – simply fantastic!
I am absolutely enthusiastic and look forward to learning even more from HOFA-College every day.”
Producing Masterclass With the Producer of the ESC Winning Song
Learn from a successful chart hit producer: In this HOFA-College masterclass, Thomas Thurner shows the DAW project of a pop song he produced and explains his creative approach.
Audio Engineer & Producer React to Queen – “Who Wants To Live Forever” (Stranger Things Remix)
HOFA-College tutors Jochen and Hilton analyse the remix of Queen’s “Who Wants To Live Forever”, which was featured in the trailer for the final season of Stranger Things, focusing on the production and mix/master.
Audio Engineer & Producer React to Taylor Swift – “Wood”
We had a closer listen to the song “Wood” from Taylor Swift’s new album “The Life Of A Showgirl“. HOFA-College tutors Jochen and Hilton analyse the much-discussed hit with a focus on production and mix.