TOOLS FOR CREATION IN MODAL MUSIC, FROM A TO Z
JULY 6 to 10, 2026
CRETE
In partnership with Labyrinth
Sound recording & production for acoustic instruments
In this workshop, we will explore the complete process of creating and recording music in a home studio
environment from beginning to end. This is especially relevant today, since a large proportion of current
commercial productions, as well as most pre-production demos, are created in home studios by the musicians
themselves. We will cover not only the technical aspects, but also the strictly musical elements involved in
producing acoustic music, divided into the following sections:
TECHNICAL ASPECTS :
• Adapting everyday spaces for music recording
• How to plan a recording session
• Analysis and selection of the appropriate microphones for each instrument
• Microphone placement techniques
• Basic processing of voices and instruments: equalization, compression, and panning
• Main effects, their functions, parameters, and practical applications: reverb, delay, chorus, etc.
• Final mixing: creating layers, depth, and different sonic environments
• Basic mastering concepts
MUSICAL ASPECTS :
• Musical planning prior to recording
• Instrumentation and arrangements that work effectively in a production
The tools we will use are very simple: a laptop with Reaper DAW and a variety of microphones, equipment
that is accessible to almost any budget. We aim to demonstrate that, with a minimum of musical knowledge
and basic equipment, it is possible to achieve highly satisfactory results independently.
The workshop is intended for performers of all kinds of acoustic instruments, singers, and sound engineers
who wish to explore in depth the sound of instruments quite unusual within contemporary music production.
Throughout the workshop, we will approach the creative process as a whole, preparing the recording space
and recording our own arrangements of compositions that will be made available to participants beforehand
in the form of sheet music or audio files.
These arrangements will be adapted to the instruments and voices of the participants and will be recorded,
mixed, and mastered by the group during the workshop.
REQUIREMENTS :
• Participants who wish to take part in the recording sessions should bring one or more acoustic instruments
and/or be prepared to sing, in order to make the most efficient use of recording time.
• The musical pieces to be recorded should be well prepared and rehearsed
• Bringing your own equipment is not necessary, although participants who already work with Reaper may
find it useful to bring their own laptop and software setup.
Languages
English, Greek, Spanish, Catalan, French