Modal cadences 1 - Harmony Basics - Part 53
LearningThere's probably not one single article in the first 45 articles of this series, which dealt essentially with the tonal system, where I didn't mention cadences.
Recording vocals - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 86
LearningThis week we'll begin discussing one of the most important topics of this series: vocal recording. As you will see in this brief introduction, recording vocals correctly doesn't just mean putting up …
Harmonic rules for the Aeolian and Locrian modes - Harmony Basics - Part 52
LearningIn the previous article you saw the rules for the Phrygian, Lydian and Mixolydian modes. Today we'll look at the Aeolian and Locrian modes.
The art of dialog - Part 3 - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 85
LearningThird and last part of this interlude dedicated to dialog within the framework of a record production. Today we will look at this topic from the point of view of the home studio loner.
The art of dialog - Part 2 - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 84
LearningSecond part of this brief interlude dedicated to dialog within the framework of a record production. Last week I probably put the cart before the horse and this article should've certainly been publi…
The top commercial audio editing software for 2018 - The community's favorite commercial audio editors
TopFour years after our first poll on the topic, few things have changed in the world of audio editors, at least according to our French readers.
The art of dialog - Part 1 - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 83
LearningBefore we start another chapter of this ultimate recording guide, I decided to write this article inspired by some comments to previous articles...
Harmonic rules for the Phrygian, Lydian and Mixolydian … - Harmony Basics – Part 51
LearningIn the previous article we started to discuss the specific rules that apply to the different harmonic modes. Today we'll continue with the Dorian, Lydian and Mixolydian modes. If you just took up rea…
Punch In / Punch Out - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 82
LearningThis time we'll look briefly into a recording technique which is as old as can be. In fact, chances are you already know it, but a brief reminder never hurt anybody. Besides, it will be the perfect o…
Harmonic rules for the Ionian and Dorian modes - Harmony Basics - Part 50
LearningIn the previous articles we began to study the different means to identify modes. As we continue our way into the depths of modal harmony, today we'll start discovering the harmonic rules that determ…
Recording by parts - Part 2 - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 81
LearningIn today's article you'll see how to put into practice the recording by parts technique so that the end result is as natural as possible.
Harmony Basics - Part 49 - Other methods to identify modes
LearningIn the previous article we started to see how you can differentiate modes from each other. And we'll keep on doing the same today.
Recording by parts - Part 1 - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 80
LearningThis week I invite you to discover a technique that will allow you, in some specific cases, to significantly improve the quality of your recordings. As far as I know, this technique doesn't really ha…
Working with virtual instruments - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 79
LearningThe long chapter dedicated to recording electric guitar has come to an end. That said, the articles in the coming weeks will deal with topics that could easily be integrated into it. But I made the c…
Top brands for acoustic folk guitars - The best brands for acoustic folk guitars
TopToday is the turn to list the top brands for acoustic guitars. Indeed, after having done the same with electric guitars, we decided to let acoustic guitar players express their opinion.
Characteristic notes in the modal system - Harmony Basics - Part 48
LearningAfter the very brief historical and philosophical considerations of the previous article, it's time to get back to more concrete aspects.
Recording electric guitar - Alternatives - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 78
LearningEver since we started this series of articles, there's one thing we've repeated over and over again: the main flaw of almost any home studio is room acoustics. However, for some instruments you can b…
The community's favorite amp emulators - The top high-end hardware modeling amps for guitar
TopAfter the war of the DAWs and electric guitars, now is the turn of high-end amp emulators! Once again we asked our French community to share with us their preferences regarding high-end amp emulators…
Recording electric guitar - Tips and tricks - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 77
LearningThis week I will reveal to you some very simple tricks that ought to allow you to get a guitar sound that is more "lively" or "produced," for lack of a better word.
The community's favorite battery-powered interfaces - The top audio interfaces running on batteries
TopHaving an audio interface is very nice. Being able to use it anywhere is even better. Several manufacturers have introduced audio interfaces running on batteries to cater to the needs of nomad or wil…
Historical and philosophical perspectives on modes - Harmony Basics - Part 47
LearningIn the previous article, I introduced you to modal harmony and recovered, with a slight change of perspective, the concepts of mode, scale and key you saw at the beginning of this series. Before cont…
The community's favorite modeling combos - The top entry-level modeling combos for guitar
TopWhether you're just starting out with the guitar or you're simply looking for an affordable and practical tool, modeling combos are an attractive alternative to amplify your instrument. All major bra…
Recording electric guitar - Amps in a home studio - The ultimate guide to audio recording - Part 76
Learning"S**t, I forgot that!" Have you ever had that feeling when you came out of a test or an important interview? I bet you have, surely at least the "s**t" part... Well that's exactly what I thought a co…
Introduction to modes and modal harmony - Harmony Basics - Part 46
LearningToday I invite you to continue on this harmonic trip with a completely new topic. But it's not just any topic! In fact, it might just shatter some of your most deeply entrenched beliefs and fundament…
Sound designer Scott Gershin talks tools, techniques an… - From Hollywood to Virtual Reality
Interview / PodcastScott Gershin is one of the top sound designers working today. He's been creating sounds for over 30 years and has a credit list a mile long, which includes films such as Nightcrawler, Pacific Rim, H…
