10 cool and innovative features from 10 top DAWs
LearningAll 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…
A guide to mixing music - Part 24
LearningNow that we have analyzed EQing during mixdown, let's talk a bit about the tools capable of carrying out the task.
A guide to mixing music - Part 24
Hot newsNow that we have analyzed EQing during mixdown, let's talk a bit about the tools capable of carrying out the task.
A guide to mixing music - Part 24
Hot newsNow that we have analyzed EQing during mixdown, let's talk a bit about the tools capable of carrying out the task.
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.”
A guide to mixing music - Part 23
LearningIn this week's installment, we'll continue our focus on EQing during mixdown, with some additional tips and advice.
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!
A guide to mixing music - Part 21
LearningContrary to popular belief, panning and ambience are not the only tools to use for adjusting the location of a track in the sound field of a mix. We are about to see that the sensation of space and d…
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 …
A guide to mixing music - Part 20
LearningIn this episode we'll discuss a pretty subjective application of EQing, namely, coloration.
[NAMM] The MMA introduced the HD protocole
Hot newsNAMMThe MIDI Manufacturers Association organized at NAMM a discussion around the HD protocole they’ve been working on for several years.