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Signal processing and effects plug-ins that won’t break… - 12 Quality Plug-ins for $100 or Less
Learning
Although top-of-the-line processor and effects plug-ins can be expensive, there are alternatives available that offer quality performance at budget-friendly prices. In this article, I’ll look at 12 s…
03/26/15
The Different Forms of Granular Synthesis - Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 20
Learning
In the previous article we introduced the concept of granular synthesis. Today we'll take a look at the different applications for it.
03/25/15
A synth expert picks his top 5 virtual instruments - These Are a Few of My Favorite Synths
Learning
I’ve been writing about synthesizers since the 1970s and reviewing virtual instruments since the 1990s. Still, when Audiofanzine asked me to pick my "top 5" software synths, it was no easy feat, as t…
03/22/15
Why We Compress - A guide to mixing music - Part 27
Learning
In this second installment dedicated to dynamics processing during mixdown, we'll take some time to discuss the whys before moving on to the hows.
03/22/15
Kurt Bloch talks setup and maintenance for electric gui… - Advice from a Guitar Tech
Learning
Kurt Block knows electric guitars. He has been working on them for three decades. He started out working on guitars in the bands he was in, and nowadays maintains the guitar collection at Gibson’s en…
03/19/15
An introduction to Granular Synthesis - Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 19
Learning
In the two previous articles we looked at the principle behind sample-based synthesis. Among other things, this allowed us to establish that, thanks to digital technology, the frontiers between the d…
03/18/15
Dynamics Processing 101 - A guide to mixing music - Part 26
Learning
This week we'll tackle dynamics processing during mixdown, a very thorny subject if there ever was one...To approach the topic in the best way possible, it's useful to begin with a quick rundown of t…
03/15/15
Sampling: Wavetables - Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 18
Learning
In the previous article, we took a first look at sampling, from the point of view of Pulse Code Modulation (PCM). In this installment we'll study wavetables and sample banks.
03/11/15
Delay Tips and Tricks - 5 digital delay techniques that will spice up your mixes
Learning
Digital delay is one of the most versatile effects you can apply to your music. It can do everything from subtle doubling to crazy stereo ping-pong effects and a lot more. In this article we’ll show …
03/10/15
Which Comes First? - A guide to mixing music - Part 25
Learning
Before we tackle the next major section of this series ─ dynamics ─ let's diverge briefly to take stock of where we are in the process, and cover an important issue involving effect-chain order.
03/08/15
11 Studio Errors to Avoid - Steer clear of these common studio mistakes
Learning
Learning by your mistakes is definitely an effective method, but it’s not a lot of fun. In this article, we’ll talk about some common mistakes that are made by home recordists and how to avoid them. …
03/05/15
Put Your Best Feature Forward - 10 cool and innovative features from 10 top DAWs
Learning
All DAWS are definitely not created equal. Yes they can all record and edit audio and MIDI, host effects and software instruments, and provide facilities for mixing. But beyond those bread-and-butter…
03/03/15
EQing Tools of the Trade - A guide to mixing music - Part 24
Learning
Now that we have analyzed EQing during mixdown, let's talk a bit about the tools capable of carrying out the task.
03/01/15
Thunderbolt technology could supercharge your studio - Should You Bolt to Thunderbolt?
Learning
If you’ve been paying attention to new product introductions over the last year or so, you’ve no doubt seen more and more Thunderbolt-based audio interfaces hitting the market. For many, moving up to…
02/26/15
Sample-Based Synthesis ─ Bit by Bit - Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 17
Learning
Some people might think it's weird to see sampling considered as a type of synthesis. Indeed, throughout this series of articles, I've been telling you all the time about the creation of sounds "from…
02/25/15