In the Production Expert podcast Russ, Julian and Audrey talk about the quality of consumer playback and why compact disc represented a high water mark for domestic audio.

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Talking Points

• Was CD The High Water Mark For Audio Playback And What Does This Mean For Audio Professionals?

• Recording Studio Gadgets - Our Pick Of Cost-Effective Stuff To Help You Make Better Recordings

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.

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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.

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• Julian - Ultimate Support Monitor Stands

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