In the Production Expert podcast as we approach the trade show season Mike, James and Julian ask how trade shows are relevant in the online world of 2019. They also discuss what new features they would like to see in Pro Tools beyond the usual suspects - “New” new features!

Deals

• For the whole of September, zplane are offering a 33% saving on elastiqueAAX, zplane’s time and pitch manipulation plugin for Pro Tools. Instead of the standard price of €299, elastiqueAAX is available for €199, a saving of €100 until the end of the month.

• This week, we have some great Labor Day sales on our Deals page from Avid, Eventide, RSPE and Waves.

1. We have other great deals from our Partners like Audionamix, Avid, Editors Keys and Softube on our Deals page. https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/deals/

Talking Points Kindly Sponsored By Arturia

The Arturia V Collection 7 is a suite of 24 timeless instruments, lovingly recreated in software, and modernized with contemporary features. They were cutting edge in the 60s, mind-blowing in the 70s, awe-inspiring in the 80s and now they’re at the heart of today’s hits, and they’ll help you shape the sound of tomorrow.

The collection includes 5 digital synths, 3 reference organs, 3 electric pianos and many more classic, vintage and retro instruments which can all be controlled from the Analogue Lab 4 software hub, V Collection 7 could be every keyboard you have ever dreamed of owning and plenty more besides.

Talking Points

• “New” new features for Pro Tools?

• Trade Shows - With Studiozene, a new show launching in Europe and BVE being sold to the Media Production Show, are they still relevant in 2019?

Competitions

• Win a copy of the amazing Arturia V Collection 7 worth 499€.  V Collection 7 is a stunning sounding compilation of 24 virtual keyboard instruments. Everything from  acoustic and electric pianos to the ground breaking synths from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. If you’re a synth head, or even if your not but would like to be,  this is not one to be missed. 

• Our friends at e-instruments have given us three copies of their acclaimed Session Keys Upright piano library for NI Kontakt as prizes for you to win. Session Keys Upright Piano has been created with the philosophy that the best piano is the one that suits the music you are making. Sometimes you need a grand piano and at other times an upright piano fits better.

• To be in with a chance of winning either of these competitions follow the link in the podcast article. https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/win

Source Connect Now

As you may know, we are spread out around the UK, Europe and the US when we record the podcast. In the past, we have used a variety of internet-based solutions so we could hear each other.  We have settled on Source Connect Now which gives us ISDN equivalent quality audio using a Chrome browser, no software to install. You can get a free account from Source Elements.

Find Of The Week Kindly Sponsored by RSPE Audio Solutions

Our friends at RSPE Audio Solutions are running a Labor Day Sale in which they are offering 15% off Avid Pro Tools, Media Composer and Sibelius products but only until September 4th 2019. Make sure you use the Promo Code LABOR15 before you checkout.

• James - TC ELectronic Finalizer Application

• Julian - Blue Cat Plug’n Script - AAX

• Mike - Soundflow 3 I have had a sneak peek, it will it out on September 5th.

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