Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Scott McDonaldScott McDonald is a singer, guitarist, and songwriter from the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania whose career has been built on crafting memorable, melody-driven rock and pop songs. His music blends the punch of guitar-powered rock with the warmth of acoustic storytelling, creating a sound anchored in strong hooks, rich harmonies, and emotional authenticity. Whether he’s plugged in or stripped down, Scott’s songwriting always puts melody first while still carrying the energy and attitude of classic rock ’n’ roll.
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Cubase 15 Deep Dive
Making a Scene Presents a Deep Dive into Cubase 15Early Days — Where Cubase BeganPicture this: it’s the late 1980s. Computers are clunky, floppy disks are king, and the idea of recording full songs on a computer feels like science fiction. Most musicians are still running tape decks and analog gear, but a few forward-thinkers are experimenting with something new — MIDI sequencing. That’s when a company called Steinberg Media Technologies, based in Hamburg, Germany, releases a piece of software that quietly changes everything. They call it Cubase.
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Steven C is Making a scene
Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Steven C AndersonSteven C Anderson is a genre-bending pianist and composer whose music sits at the crossroads of classic rock inspiration, sweeping cinematic soundscapes, and intimate solo-piano artistry. With more than 2,000 original works and millions of streams worldwide, Steven has built a career defined by both prolific creativity and emotional honesty. His music moves effortlessly from raw, exposed piano pieces to richly orchestrated arrangements, always anchored in melody, mood, and storytelling.
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EQ Demystified: How to Really Use Equalization in Recording, Mixing, and Mastering
Making a Scene Presents - EQ Demystified: How to Really Use Equalization in Recording, Mixing, and MasteringLet’s be honest — EQ is one of the most misunderstood and misused tools in audio production. Every engineer, from beginners to veterans, has at some point reached for an EQ knob when they probably should’ve just moved a microphone, changed a preamp, or adjusted their room.
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Real-Time AI Feedback: The Virtual Producer in Your Headphones
Making a Scene Presents - Real-Time AI Feedback: The Virtual Producer in Your HeadphonesImagine you’re in the middle of a take. The mic is hot, the groove feels right, but suddenly you hear a calm voice in your headphones: “Your vocals are clipping. Step back from the mic just a bit.” You adjust your distance, redo the phrase, and this time—perfect. No ruined take, no distorted peak, no need to scrub through the waveform later. That’s the future of recording with real-time AI feedback—where your computer doesn’t just capture sound, it coaches you.
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