With layered acoustic and electronic sounds a great way to supercharge any drum part, up until recently getting those could be clunky. We show you how to get fast, streamlined results in just a few moves.
My First Studio Set-up - Russ Hughes Recording In The Early 1980s
My first home studio sounds like something made by Fisher Price, now there’s a thought for a good kids gift. However, in this article, Expert’s founder Russ Hughes tells us what his first home studio consisted of. Read it and weep!
We Check Out UJAM Virtual Guitarist Silk 2
With acoustic guitar underpinning a number mixes, getting it right with a virtual one could be a tall order. Luckily UJAM hope to have a solution with their latest nylon-strung flavour for digital troubadours across the board. See and hear it for yourself as we check it out…
How Intelligent Audio Plugins Can Streamline The Mix Process
With a new generation of tools using either advanced algorithms or AI to do what they do, engineers can achieve more than ever in the mix. Whether it’s a fresh take on an old favourite, or the latest restorative fix, here we take a look at what can be achieved with these magic modern helpers.
Generative AI Is The Porn Of Creativity
This article explores the provocative comparison between generative AI and pornography, examining their implications for human expression, connection, and the erosion of creativity's essence.
Remote Audio & Video Collaboration Software Choices In 2024
This decade has seen some big changes in how the industry gets things done remotely. With a number of competing platforms letting audio pros do their thing wherever they are, here we round up some of those out there and what they offer.
Imposter Syndrome: Turning Doubt into Productivity
While Imposter Syndrome is typically viewed as a hindrance to success, it can actually be reframed and used as a catalyst for growth and productivity. In this article, we will explore how composers, musicians, and audio professionals can harness Imposter Syndrome to their advantage, turning doubt into fuel for personal and professional development.
An Accurate Way To Make AB Audio Comparisons
Although most DAWs have their own way of bypassing chains of audio plugins for decision-making, none do what is really needed for meaningful choices: loudness and delay-compensated monitoring. We check out one tool that can do it all…
How Different DAWs Do Offline Audio Processing
The all-conquering real time audio plugin might be the first stop for audio processing, but rendered treatments can still have their place. Here we look at the Why and How of offline audio processing in the age of mega-track counts and ever-faster computers…
Understanding Loudness Part 6 - Using Loudness Meters For Music And Post Production
We are seeing loudness normalisation in more workflows, not just broadcast audio but music streaming services, too. There is a wide range of Loudness meters out there now, and we thought it would be helpful to provide a round-up of the different options that are now available. We know it is not completely exhaustive, but it covers the main players in the loudness meter plug-in sector.
Two Character Traits To Set A Modern Audio Professional Apart From The Crowd
Audio production is facing attack from several sides, some technology based, and attitudes that expect us to do more with less. I've come to realise that technical skills alone are no longer sufficient to stand out. Today, distinguishing myself requires a blend of abilities and character traits that extend beyond mere technical proficiency. In this article, I'll look at two fundamental character traits that I believe set modern audio professionals apart, the second one may surprise you.
Iconic Song Intros That Prove How Powerful A Piano Can Be
In this article, we name some of the most iconic piano intros in music history, saying what we think makes them truly stand out.
Default Settings Every Modern Professional DAW Should Have
Here’s our five things we think should be default in a DAW, in other words, on unless you choose otherwise.
Penteo Version 6 Plugin Announced
Penteo Audio Plugins has released Penteo version 6, which now offers Penteo upmixing technology to an even wider range of immersive formats including Dolby Atmos up to 9.1.6, Surround up to 7.1, Auro3D up to 13.1, DTSX, Sony 360RA, Ambisonics up to 7th order, Binaural and Dolby Pro Logic. We have all the details…
We Check Out Ginger Audio Authentic Audio
Many remote collaboration tools are aimed at engineers and other audio pros, but creators can also tap into the tech. Adding to their virtual audio toolkit for pros, here we check out Ginger Audio’s latest remote workflow helper for creatives.
Audio Production Things We Loved In March 2024
Whether you’re basking in the first signs of spring, or looking forward to darker nights in front of the fire, March brought a number of happenings to mark the changing of the seasons. With a number of software gems as well as a call to protect mixes’ quality, here are our favourites…
How To Get Natural Close Mic Drum Sounds
Roomy drum sounds are a great way to place kit sounds back a little, but pushing close mics up in the mix to get a balance can spoil the effect. Luckily there’s a way to infuse them with room character. See and hear one way to do it for yourself in this video.
Sonic Precision Announce Automated Audio StemFinder Software
In a genius move that's set to receive widespread love across the audio production world, a UK based company, Sonic Precision has just unveiled its latest innovation, StemFinder. We have the details.
7 Hardware Recording Channel Strips To Check Out In 2024
DAW workflows encourage us to record now and think later, but the hardware recording channel strip brings back the easy days of just dialling in sounds first and recording them. Here are seven of our favourite boxes for great sounds to hit the ground running.
We Need To Talk About AI In The Professional Audio World
Russ Hughes thinks we need to have a discussion about the impact of AI for audio professionals, but it needs to go beyond the common trope of “All AI is bad!” To something far deeper and more human.