How to Master Your Own Mixes, Top 5 LA-2A Compressor Plugins, and More
There was a lot of noise to swim through you were looking for high-quality music production articles and videos this week. However, there were undoubtedly some gems buried in the rough. This Outside...
View ArticleOutside Scoop: How to Make a Paper Cup Microphone, Properly Apply Pitch...
There were a variety of exciting music production articles and videos published this week. I’ve compiled the best content from around the web, making it easy to catch up on anything you may have...
View ArticleNew Gear Alert: MAGIX Sequoia 14, Cloudlifter Zi DI/Mic Activator, Free NUGEN...
MAGIX releases Sequoia 14. With a host of new features regarding editing and hardware support, MAGIX releases Sequoia 14, specifically designed for the needs of big-studio audio and broadcast...
View ArticleOp Ed: Too Much Auto Tune
When I am given a vocal that has been Auto Tuned, I am never struck by how good it sounds because it’s perfectly in tune. On the contrary, I am usually left wondering what it sounded like before it...
View ArticleCelemony Releases Melodyne 4
Germany-based audio software developer Celemony is officially on their fourth release of Melodyne. Melodyne 4 studio introduces new technology with the most extensive update Celemony has produced...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial: Editing Trills in Melodyne with Shortcuts for Speed and...
Modern production and pop music in particular often involves a lot of editing. I’m a big fan of spending more time on tracking and less time on edits – and only when needed. When edits are needed I...
View ArticlePlugin Roundup: The Best Tuning Plugins and How To Use Them
When it comes to MIDI control, Tune goes both ways, offering both input and output, whereas Melodyne and Auto-Tune just offer one or the other. The interface is clean and straightforward, but perhaps...
View ArticleCelemony Releases Melodyne 4
Germany-based audio software developer Celemony is officially on their fourth release of Melodyne. Melodyne 4 studio introduces new technology with the most extensive update Celemony has produced...
View ArticleVideo Tutorial: Editing Trills in Melodyne with Shortcuts for Speed and...
Save valuable time editing in Celemony's Melodyne, with this quick lesson from Jake Antelis.
View ArticlePlugin Roundup: The Best Tuning Plugins and How To Use Them
Explore the strengths and weaknesses of three of the top tuning plugins: Melodyne, Auto-Tune and Waves Tune.
View ArticleBig Wins: Audio Upgrades That Really Matter
Some for our favorite engineers weigh in on their simplest – and most significant – upgrades.
View ArticleCelemony Improves Melodyne editor In Version 2.1
Celemony has announced the new version of Melodyne editor – Version 2.1 is said to feature a number of improvements including increased reliability and compatibility. And it’s available now. Released...
View ArticlePreSonus Announces Studio One 2
With Studio One 2, the next-gen version of PreSonus‘ DAW includes complete Melodyne integration, a truly integrated mastering suite and Track Transform, which is similar to “freezing” a track but...
View ArticleGenelec Debuts 1236 Smart Active Monitoring (SAM) Main Monitor System
Genelec’s Smart Active Monitoring line adds functionality not typically found in studio monitors, let alone far-fields. The SAM tech can measure the response of the listening area to compensate for...
View ArticleUp & Coming Engineers: Ryan Benyo on Radio, Recording and “Kid Pan Alley”
Ryan Benyo at work.Ryan Benyo produces an independent and internationally syndicated radio show called Passport Approved. Airing on over 30 stations across the world, Passport Approved was the first...
View ArticleMix Analysis: How Nic Hard Mixed “Shofukan” by Snarky Puppy
Who wouldn’t want the best of both worlds? Every Snarky Puppy performance is unique.Mixer Nic Hard certainly does, and realized he could have it via an intriguing project for Grammy Award winning...
View ArticleSlate Digital Releases FG-Bomber – Impact Enhancer Plug-In
Slate Digital’s new plug-in promises to enhance depth, and impact of your sounds. The FG-Bomber is an abstracted signal chain that includes analog-modeled compressors, filters, harmonic generators,...
View ArticleNovation Will Fly You To Berlin to Perform Live for Free…
…If you are the lucky winner! Novation has partnered with hello LIVE, Producertech.com, and Loopmasters to present the opportunity to anyone who is willing to answer a simple question. Prizes...
View ArticleSoftware Review: The Foundry by Sonicsmiths
The Foundry by Sonicsmiths. In the world of virtual instruments, it’s safe to say that the number of choices out there has become overwhelming, especially once you realize just how deep and malleable...
View ArticleNative Instruments Introduces FLESH – Improv-Inspired Synthesizer for REAKTOR 6
Native Instruments teamed up with musician, producer, and inventor Tim Exile to produce FLESH – a performance-based synthesizer. FLESH out performances with NI’s improv-inspired synth. Live...
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