We can only get better as people and in what we do by learning. That’s easy to say and much harder to do. In this article, we investigate the different ways we can learn and something called ‘deep knowledge’.
Why Should I Take Avid's Pro Tools Courses?
Is Avid certification actually worth it and will it help you to succeed working in audio? In this article, we hear from four people involved in the Avid Pro Tools certification program to get their perspectives on the courses offered and what they consider the value of the certification to be.
How Pro Tools MIDI Real-Time Properties Can Power Your Creative Flow
Pro Tools is often considered a creative slouch when it comes to MIDI, but Real-Time Properties proves that you can make powerful MIDI decisions in a moment, without worrying about the future implications. We explain.
Antelope Audio Announces Partnership With Abbey Road Institute
In a natural joint enterprise, Antelope Audio have today announced their partnership with Abbey Road Institute, seeing high-end multichannel interfaces installed in a world-class facility. We have the details.
Free Dolby Atmos Webinar Series Covering Non Theatrical Production
Are you working in Dolby Atmos outside of the film world and want to learn more about working in Dolby Atmos? The Entertainment Industry Professionals Mentoring Alliance, or EIPMA for short, is putting on a series of 5 free webinars specifically designed to help people learn more about non-theatrical Dolby Atmos production. We have all the details.
The Power Of Audio Books And Product Manuals In 2022
In the age of video learning, it’s easy to forget the ultimate container of information: the written word. With the quality of video information varying immensely, we suggest that written information has never been more important.
5 Ear Training Exercises To Help You Listen Like A Mastering Engineer
When you think of the most important tool in a mastering engineer’s arsenal, what comes to mind? In this article, Ian Stewart from iZotope looks at how with 5 exercises and some practice we can train our hearing to be like a mastering engineer.
Is Musical Talent Nature Or Nurture?
There is a long-standing debate about whether musical talent can be learnt, or if it’s innate to a chosen few. Read on to hear both sides of the discussion and to have your say…
How To Get Source Connect Pro Certification
The powerful features of remote collaboration software for pros can bring with them a learning curve to match. We show you how to get ahead with an approved certification.
Get A FREE Source-Nexus 1.3 Introductory Course
Source Elements are offering a FREE short course on using Source-Nexus 1.3. In this Academy course, you can learn the basics and ask questions, get information from your peers, and add your voice to this vision.
Is This The Fastest Way To Learn Music Production Gear?
With so much choice out there, finding good quality information can take a whole load of time you might not have to spare. One solution Groove 3 claims to cut through the noise, we take a look.
Why Are The Sample Rates Based Around 44.1K or 48K?
You've probably seen them: 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. But why are there two sampling rates so close together in the first place? John Hess explains the origins of these two seemingly similar audio sampling rates.
How To Make Space For Vocals In Your Mix - Expert Tutorial
In this article and free video tutorial, Grammy-winning producer and engineer Dom Morley, shares how to prepare your mix for vocals, how to make space in the mix for vocals, and what initial EQ and compression decisions to make to start getting your vocals to sit well in the mix.
dBs Explained: A Musician's Guide To Understanding Decibels
In this article, Steve DeMott explains decibel theory to help us better understand one of the most misunderstood measurements in the life of an audio professional.
Understanding Audio Latency And How To Work With The Modern DAW
Unless you are recording with Pro Tools HDX or the new Universal Audio LUNA Recording System we all have to deal with latency. There is no getting around it. In this article the team at UK interface and console manufacturer Audient explain all you need to know about latency and how to make the best of your audio system when recording, tracking and mixing.
Slate Digital Infinity EQ - 3 Tutorials To Help You Get The Best From Unique Features
When Slate Digital launched their new Infinity EQ at NAMM 2020 many thought it was just another pretty looking EQ plugin. But on closer inspection Infinity EQ has some very cool features that make it a powerful EQ for tracks, your main mix or master. In these three videos produced by Slate Digital you are going to see and hear three of these new and innovative features. Try putting some of these ideas to work on your next project.
What Are Mind Maps And How Can They Help Creatives To Work Better?
Have you ever wondered what mind maps are and are they something that can help you as a creative, in this article Donald Crees explains how they can help you capture ideas fast.
Universal Audio LUNA - A Guide To Processing Mixing And Mastering Your Music
It’s all very well recording a great track but at some point, it has to get out of the multi-track session on your computer and down to a stereo format to play out in the real world - It needs mixing. In this video, Technical Editor James Ivey concludes his LUNA launch series by looking at Universal Audio’s new LUNA Recording System for mixing.
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We’re here to support you with as much free stuff as possible. With this in mind we are making our Premium video tutorial service free to anyone for the next 90 days. This is open to both new and existing subscribers.
Universal Audio Luna - All You Ever Wanted To Know - Update
Universal Audio’s new Luna Recording System was the talk of the 2020 winter NAMM show. However, some have been saying it has all gone a little quiet on the Luna surface. So while we await the landing of this new “DAW” Universal Audio have been keeping our interest up with a couple of new videos giving us more of an idea of what to expect in a new Luna landscape.