What analogue electronics do to audio signals appears to elude many saturation plug-in users, however, frequently being simplistically termed as ‘adding analogue warmth’. I recently saw an indication of the level of this misunderstanding in an online discussion of the differing effects produced by tubes, valves and tape.
Pro Tools On An iPad Pro - When Will We See It?
When will we see Pro Tools on an iPad? With Apple’s announcement of an iPad Pro with an M1 chip just like the entry-level MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini and now an iMac, it’s only a matter of time before we could it be before we see Pro Tools running on the M1 iPad Pro. We investigate…
Are Any Of The Logic Pro Compressor Presets Actually Useful? Expert Panel
Logic’s Compressor settings: Are there any that you really find useful, or hate, or are they all useless, or all useful, or are some useful for beginners, or can they mislead beginners, are any useful for pros? Read on to get the insights of our expert panel and learn more about Logic’s Compressor along the way.
6 Superb Virtual Bass Guitar Plugins You Should Check Out For Your Productions
In this article, Ronan gathers together half a dozen top tier plugins tuned up to help you realise your ‘live’ bottom-end ambitions, several of them providing the bassist as well as the bass.
Can A £55 Microphone Be Any Good? Studiospares S400 Microphone Test
Can a £55 microphone sound good? Well, watch the video below from our friends over at Studiospares who put their S400 Studio Condenser Microphone to the test.
Why The Creative Arts Need Investment More Than Ever
The creative arts face an existential threat, tens of thousands face financial ruin. Russ Hughes talks about the reason he believe in the arts and why they deserve investment and support and matter more than ever.
Has Technology Killed Your Chances Of A Recording Career?
Has the promise of riches offered by the ‘democratisation’ of music making, production and distribution materialised? For many it seems not. Some of our team with their background in song writing, production, publishing and A&R have joined together to write this article. It is meant to encourage debate rather than be the final word. They offer some thoughts to consider.
Tired Of Music Productions Not Working Out As You Expected? Read This!
Steve DeMott defines that whatever the creative case may be, you can find your path to success when working on projects with clients by planning ahead.
One Million Dollars Running A Studio - How One One Man Ended Up With That After One Year
We all want to make a great living from our audio or post production business, but how is this possible? You have the talent and clients but still end up with very little after all the bills are paid, are you making this mistake?
6 Microphones Under £80 That Can Be Used for Podcasting Or Voiceovers
Jamie Gibbons from Studiospares compares 6 microphones that all cost under £80 that can be used for recording voiceovers and podcasts.
Should You Buy A New 2019 Mac Pro And If So Which Model? - Expert Answers
Wouldn’t it be nice to streamline your audio workflow? To deliver more quality projects on fewer machines – and to do it all faster, too? If reading this intro has sent you into a daydream, it’s time to wake up: Apple’s new built-to-order Mac Pro is here to make it all happen. All you need to do is choose how to kit yours out…
Two Great Pieces Of Software Every Orchestral Composer Should Consider Using
In the final part of my Orchestral Sample Library series, I’m going to focus on two products that don’t work in Logic but are both crucial in my writing process. The two products we’re going to look at are Note Performer and StaffPad.
Orchestral Library Sample Series - All In One Solutions
If you have been following this series and thinking these are great but are way beyond my budget then this penultimate article of the series is what you have been waiting for. I’m going to look at a couple of the “one-stop-shop” libraries that can be really useful to the composer starting out (or someone looking for a quick solution to a scoring situation.
Orchestral Sample Libraries - Orchestral Harp
Continuing the series on my favourite orchestral sample libraries, this week we turn to one of the forgotten areas of the orchestral world, the harp.
New To Music Production? Your Great Recordings Start Here
In a world of homogenous music, it's the moments of magic that let the artist shine in all their glory that stand out. We best serve the end goal in making records when we try and capture the sun as it rises and not try and paint one in afterwards.
Why A Producer Is Still Important And Why You Need One
When making a record someone needs to be responsible for the big picture. Someone needs to be looking at how the individual choices are going to all fit together. Maybe you need a producer?
The Vital Role Of Mastering Engineers That Software Can't Fix
I started getting itchy ears, and I couldn't understand why. It was especially annoying if I had just inserted my AirPods Pro into my ears as I would have to remove them, thus muting playback so that I could scratch them. What does all this have to do with mastering you might be asking? It's an illustration I've been using for a long time as to the reason I want a mastering engineer to master my tracks.
When Recording Are You Confusing Horses For Zebras? Why We Should Keep It Simple
There is a famous saying often taught to medical students that goes: “when you hear hoof steps, think horses, not zebras”. The point is that the diagnosis, or solution, is almost always the simple and obvious, not the esoteric and complicated. But what has this got to audio recording, mixing or post-production? Producer William Wittman explains…
Your Creative Career Choice Has Never Been More Needed Than Now
For many, when we were kids and told our parents or teachers, we wanted to make a living from music or making movies, we were told to get a proper job. Or at the very least we were told to have a plan B to fall back on. Some are called to be doctors and nurses for which we are all eternally grateful. But we were called to be creative, so let's do everything we can in this time of need to deliver our very best. The world needs our songs and movies more than ever.
My Number One Reason For Buying Studio Gear
Does that mean I've stopped buying studio gear altogether? No, but I want to tell you my number one reason for purchasing studio gear now.