▶︎HOFA-College Blog

Here you will find interesting facts about audio engineering and music production, as well as the latest news from HOFA.

5 Tips for Recording Better Vocals in Your Home Studio

Hilton Theissen
April 28, 2026

Audio engineer & producer react to Harry Styles – “American Girls”

Simon Erzinger
April 2, 2026

MacBook Neo for Music Production? We Answer Your Questions!

Fabian Freitag
April 2, 2026

The 5 Most Important Mixing Tips From 30 Years of Experience

In this free tutorial, Jochen Weyer talks about his essential mixing principles, which he has perfected since 1994 as an audio engineer in the HOFA-Studios. ...

The HOFA-Studios Video Tour | Microphones, Outboard, Control & Recording Rooms

Take a look inside the control and live rooms and learn more about the productions that happen here, the room acoustics and the equipment, from ...

10 Years HOFA Song Contest – Now With €10,000 in Prize Money, Non-Cash Prizes Worth €20,000 and Wider Reach

The international HOFA Song Contest starts for the 10th time. In the anniversary year, there are €10,000 in prize money, non-cash prizes worth over €20,000 ...

Which Mix Details Make the ESC Winner Song “Wasted Love” By JJ so Outstanding?

Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with an impressive piece of music. Producer and HOFA-College tutor Hilton Theissen explains the song's remarkable combination of ...