U-he releases Hive Release Candidate
Hot newsU-He gives you the possibility to preview his new Hive virtual synth before its release on June 2nd.
Alternate mixes that pro engineers do for every song — and so should you
LearningProfessional engineers typically render more than just a full version when they finish mixing a song. They also run a number of variations, which are referred to as "alternate mixes." In this article…
Tracktion 6 on Linux and v4 is now free
Hot newsFreewareAlong with the release of version 6, which has recently been expanded to Linux, the Tracktion team is now offering the v4 for free.
Giorgio Moroder signs a MiniNova
Hot newsNovation and electronic music pioneer Giorgio Moroder collaborated on a limited version of the MiniNova synth called MoroderNova.
Waldorf Nave plug-in is now available
Hot newsAt NAMM, Waldorf unveiled the plug-in version of his Nave wavetable synth iPad app for Mac OS X and Windows. It is now available…
A guide to mixing music - Part 32
LearningToday we'll continue our discovery of the use of compression with an application that will surely interest all of you: An increase in loudness.
The Loudness War ─ Part 5
LearningIn this new installment in our race for volume, we'll see how changes in music listening have fueled the loudness war, and we'll look at radio's role in the escalation.
Nyrv Agent, your new virtual studio
Hot newsNyrv Systems is a young company that debuts with a virtual control surface and effect plug-in host for Mac OS X and Windows.
A Slingerland kit for Kontakt at Drum Drops
Hot newsDrum Drops will launch tomorrow at 16H BST a new 1970s Slingerland drum kit for Kontakt that 15 of you can get for free.
Visual clues from your DAW’s waveform display can make your workflow more efficient
LearningIf you are someone who’s interested in learning more about recording technology — and you probably are, since you’re reading this — you may have come across interviews with big name engineers and pro…
A guide to mixing music - Part 31
LearningIn this episode, we'll concentrate on dynamics processing during mixdown, and we'll see how to use compression to give consistency to your tracks. This usage, in my opinion, is the most important one…
A review of the plug-ins in Universal Audio UAD 8.1.1 software
Written testUniversal Audio just released a new version of its software for Apollo and other UAD-2 devices. The release is highlighted by three new plug-ins, including spot-on emulations of the Neve 88RS Channel…
Universal Audio updates UAD Software to v8.1
Hot newsUniversal Audio adds three new plug-ins to the UAD-2 and Apollo platforms in the newly released UAD Software v8.1 update.
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 24
LearningToday we'll finish reviewing the different types of physical modeling synthesis and move on to how it has been implemented.
Toontrack releases Southern Soul EZX
Hot newsToontrack introduces today a new EZX expansion pack for EZdrummer 2 dedicated to Southern Soul drums.