The Loudness War - Part 1
LearningVolume, more volume! Yes, but at what price? This series of articles will review the origins of the volume race, the physical considerations, new standards and tools, and their impact on public healt…
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 17
LearningSome people might think its 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 …
Grammy-winning engineer Darrell Thorp
LearningDarrell Thorp came into this year’s Grammys having won four times before, and he picked up three more for Beck’s “Morning Phase.”
PureMix The Arrows’ mix video on sale
NewsSpecial priceIf you followed our series of videos dedicated to the production of The Arrows by Fab Dupont, PureMix offers a special discount off Fab’s mix video.
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 16
LearningIn the previous article we saw what subtractive synthesis, the most widespread method of synthetic sound creation, is all about and we saw that it's based on the sound production and manipulation mod…
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 15
LearningDear friends, now that we've become acquainted with the main components used, it's about time we get familiar with the main forms of sound synthesis. Oh, yes, there are several!
How to capture the sound of Dobros, Nationals and other resonator models
LearningResonator guitars are most often heard in blues, bluegrass, and country music, and offer a unique tone that can add real spice to a recording. In this article, I'll take a quick look at the history o…
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 14
LearningIn this article we'll take it from where we left off last week and continue exploring the main effects you can find on a synth.
A multitalented producer/engineer who masters all his projects and creates his own plug-ins
LearningFor bands on the alternative metal scene who have an album to record, Joey Sturgis is the closest thing to a one-stop shop. He’s a producer, songwriter, guitarist, as well as a tracking, mixing and …
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 12
LearningAfter having discovered the MIDI standard in our last installment, let's now have a more detailed look into it.
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 13
LearningThe previous two installments delved into the magical world of MIDI, including its modes, messages, and parameters. Now, in this and the following articles we'll take a look at the effects types that…
Studio insights from a Grammy-winning engineer, mixer and producer
LearningThe engineers and producers who had the chance to receive a proper education by assisting studio legends may be fewer and fewer, but some of them are really keen to give it back to the new breed of m…
Sound synthesis, sound design and audio processing - Part 11
LearningIn the previous article, we saw how the evolution of polyphony required ─ and, hence, lead to ─ the introduction of computing in the design of sound synthesis devices. We also saw that the arrival of…
From Creation to Final Mix: the final episode
Hot newsHere’s the last episode in the From Creation to Final Mix by Avid and PureMix in partnership with Audiofanzine. But not the least interesting…
What are Fab Dupont and The Arrows up to?
Hot newsYou can now discover the third episode of the From Creation to Mix video series by Avid and Puremix, in partnership with Audiofanzine.
