The Loudness War ─ Part 9
LearningIn this new installment we'll continue discussing the consequences of volume on music, sound and human ears.
A guide to mixing music - Part 43
LearningThis week we'll tackle a type of dynamics processing that was used all the time in the analog days, but, bizarrely enough, doesn't get called upon nearly as much in the all-digital era. And yet it's …
A video tour of Fry Pharmacy Recording, an all-analog studio outside Nashville
LearningLocated about 20 minutes northeast of Nashville, Fry Pharmacy Recording is a throwback to the days when tape ruled supreme. Audiofanzine visited the studio recently, and we produced this video tour.
Summer of Freeware: SC Autofilter
NewsFreewareWhat’s free today on your favorite website? What about a filter with advanced functionality for Mac and Windows developed by Stagecraft Software?
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 30
LearningDear friends, the time has come to say goodbye, at least regarding this article series. This last article is a sort of summary of what we've seen throughout the series, which I hope has been useful.
Summer of Freeware: a Rickenbacker 4001
NewsFreewareYour third freeware of the week is a Rickenbacker 4001 bass sampled by Project16 and compiled in a plug-in by BigCat instruments.
Summer of Freeware: Shinyguitar
NewsFreewareBefore jumping back into the pool or playing in the waves, have a look at Shinyguitar, a free SFZ library by Karoryfer.
Cool crossover gear and apps for iOS and Mac/PC
LearningWith every passing iOS update from Apple, the variety, inventiveness and overall appeal of music-making apps for the iPad and iPhone just grows and grows. Yet most computer musicians and producers do…
Summer of Freeware: ATKSideChainCompressor
NewsFreewareThe Audiofanzine team is taking some vacations but we’re not closing, for we are offering you a freeware everyday.
A guide to mixing music - Part 42
LearningWhile the compressor is the tool par excellence when it comes to treating the dynamics of an audio signal, you shouldn't forget that there are other types of processors that can prove just as effecti…
iZotope lowers the price of Trash 2
NewsiZotope announces a new lower price for its Trash 2 saturation and filter effect plug-in and includes two expansion packs as a bonus.
60% off UVI Retro Organs this weekend
NewsSpecial priceThis weekend, UVI offers a 60% discount off its retro organ collection for the UVI Workstation.
The Mesa/Boogie amps soon in AmpliTube
Hot newsIK Multimedia is now accepting pre-orders for the new AmpliTube series of guitar amp collection, which is fully dedicated to Mesa/Boogie models.
HoRNet models a digital delay for guitar
NewsHoRNet announces the availability of HDD1, an effect plug-in that reproduces the very first digital delay stompbox for guitar launched in the 80s.
LD Systems will launch MAUI 5 in November
NewsAfter traveling with the latest model in the MAUI range to different trade shows, LD Systems announces that the MAUI 5 will be available this fall.