Eloy Caudet

Music Producer & Sound Engineer

Eloy Caudet is the founder of the studio Wood and Fire. He studied audio engineering at Akademie Media in Renaissance Studio in Cologne, one of the most renowned recording studios in Germany.

He then started his own recording studio and has since worked with artists from all over the world. He produces his own music, mainly in the reggae and hip-hop genres.

He enjoys writing about music, especially about gear. He loves buying new "toys" for his studio and spends hours researching products.

Experience

Eloy has been playing electric bass and trumpet since he was 9 years old, but through his many productions he also knows his way around guitar, piano and drums. In his youth he also studied music theory for four years, because he played trumpet in an orchestra and had to read music.

A lot of equipment had to be bought to set up his studio, which is based around a large Soundcraft Ghost 32 console and can record a full live band. There were also a lot of bad purchases - he started this blog in part to help other producers avoid the mistakes he had made.

Music Theory

Musical intervals explained (with audio examples)

30 July 2023

Musical intervals are the basic building blocks of melodies and chords - they are therefore part of the foundations of harmony. With the help of intervals, the composer can convey his feelings and emotions in his songs and thus ...

Music Theory

Using diminished chords to bring more tension into your compositions

27 July 2023

Every musician knows the major or minor chords - the "beautiful" chords - but have you ever heard of diminished chords? Because they sound so unfamiliar and are a little more difficult to play, they are often ...

Music Production

Remastering (or "remastered") - what does that mean?

26 July 2023

You've probably come across a record or song with the name "Remastered" or "Remastered Version" behind it, right? But do you know exactly what it means? In this article, you'll learn all about ...

Music Theory

Major chords: How to build and use them

25 July 2023

Immerse yourself with us in the fascinating world of music theory, in which major chords play a central role. They are the key to the bright, cheerful melodies that fill our hearts with joy and make us want to ...

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The 12 best DAWs on the market

23 July 2023

The invention of DAWs has made music production accessible to many people. Many producers no longer even need to go into a recording studio to create good music, and we have DAWs and digital audio to thank for that.

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The 11 best headphones for music production

21 July 2023

Headphones are an indispensable tool for music production. You absolutely need them for recording, but they can also be very helpful for mixing and mastering. In this article, we take a look at the best ...

Music Theory

Recognizing, forming and using minor chords

19 July 2023

Minor chords characterise our musical world in an incomparable way. Their melancholic and emotional timbres form the core of many of our favourite melodies and songs. In this article, we explore what minor chords are, how they are formed and, most importantly ...

Synthesizer: explanation, functionality and buying tips for beginners

Gear

Synthesizers: Explanation, functionality and best models for beginners

18 July 2023

The synthesiser is the driving force behind many of the songs and sounds we all love. But what's behind these powerful machines and how exactly do they work? In this article, we take a look at ...

What is an audio compressor and how does it work?

Music Production

Understanding the audio compressor: How to use it correctly in your productions

16 July 2023

The audio compressor is one of the most important effects in music production. It is used in many phases of production for many different instruments. But do you really know how it works and what you can do with it?

Music Production

Limiter: Functionality, settings and use

7 July 2023

As a music producer, you've probably come across a limiter before - but do you know exactly what it does and how it works? In this article, we'll tell you all about it.

Electric bass: The best models on the market

Instruments

The 10 best electric bass guitars compared by a bassist

6 July 2023

Choosing an electric bass is extremely important for every bassist. There are thousands of models on the market, with different designs and sound characteristics. I'm a bassist myself and in this article I'll be comparing the best electric basses on ...

Music Production

The 8 Best Free Autotune Plugins in 2023

4 July 2023

You need an autotune plugin (pitch correction) but don't want to spend any money on it? No problem! Nowadays there are many free alternatives to the well-known Antares autotune that also offer extensive functions. In this article you will find the ...