Hardware drum machines and virtual drum instruments can deliver beats in different ways, but Klevgrand’s OneShot sets out to do the work of either for the DAW and beyond. We check out its features and sounds for ourselves to see what it can do.
SoundFlow Announces Update with Sibelius Integration and Full Support for Apple Sonoma
SoundFlow has announced its latest software update, version 5.7, introducing full support for Apple's Sonoma 14.3 and a landmark integration with Avid's Sibelius 2024.3. This release marks a major step forward in workflow automation within the music, film, and professional audio industries. We have the details.
SSL 360 Link Controller - First Look
SSL’s UC1 hardware was created to control the company’s audio plugin channels strips. Answering many users’ requests, now hands-on control awaits any third party VST3 audio plugin. We get up-close to see how 360 Link can supercharge the UC1 in more ways than one.
Reversioning Audio Content For Multiple Loudness Delivery Specs
There is a growing need to be able to reversion mixed content to deliver it on a variety of different platforms, often with different delivery specifications. In this article, loudness guru Mike Thornton takes you through the issues, challenges and a range of solutions.
Understanding Loudness Part 2 - The Development Of One Loudness Standard
In part two of a free four-part tutorial series, loudness expert Mike Thornton covers the development of one loudness standard. We explore how we arrived at a loudness measurement algorithm that works just like our ears and the various criteria we use to define and guide us when working to the new loudness delivery specifications.
Things Every Modern DAW Should Do Now
Developers spend loads of time and money to constantly make the DAW better than before. What do some do that others still fall short on? Has it all been done before, and if not what are the things that every DAW should do now? We investigate.
We Check Out UJAM Virtual Drummer LEGEND
Although UJAM’s latest virtual drummer trades in funky fat, 70s sounds, its tones can power productions by anyone from indie rockstars to lo-fi masterminds. We get close enough to feel the wind off the sticks with Virtual Drummer LEGEND…
Misinformed, Lazy, Angry - Modern Audio Industry Discourse
The audio industry is facing a crisis of discourse. We have some of the smartest and most creative people in our midst, so why are some of the worst getting heard?
How To Use Two Compressors To Control And Shape Vocals
With all ears on the song’s vocal, using compression can be used to control levels, but also to shape voices creatively. Here we show you different ways to use two stages of processing to get the sound.
5 Stellar Effects Plugins For Dolby Atmos Production
With the immersive audio bandwagon showing no signs of slowing down any time soon, enterprising plugin developers are putting Dolby Atmos compatibility at the top of their effects specification lists. Here are a few of our current favourite examples…
UA Helios and Manley Plug-ins Go Native with Introductory Offers
Universal Audio had announced the release of a further two iconic plug-ins, the Helios® Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection and the Manley® Variable Mu Limiter Compressor, in the native UADx format. Starting today, these revered tools are available at an introductory price of just US $49, for some they are free.
How To Get 5 Classic Sounds With Toontrack Session Organ EKX
Toontrack recently supercharged EZkeys once again with the release of Session Organ EKX. Promising EZ tonewheel nirvana, we navigate its almost infinite combination of settings to distil five classic tonewheel organ sounds without the grind.
Understanding Loudness Part 1 - Why Do We Need Loudness?
Not sure what all this loudness stuff is about and how it affects you? Loudness expert Mike Thornton answers all these questions and many more in this six-part series, now available for free. In this first part, we clarify what we mean by loudness.
Unattended Mixing Sessions: Blessing Or Curse?
Our recent article ‘Are Screens Affecting What We Hear When Mixing?’ raised an interesting further point, mainly because several professionals cited ‘the people’ effect as an important factor in getting mixes in shape. It leads us to ask a further question; Unattended Mixing Sessions: Blessing Or Curse?
Three Current Music Producers Who Restore My Faith In Creativity
Looking at Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube can be depressing. It can feel like a deluge of talentless, misinformed people chasing their fifteen minutes of fame. However, in the shit storm of social posting there emerges some fantastically talented people who prove that talent isn’t dead. Here’s three music producers that should restore your faith in creativity.
How Every Freelance Audio Professional Can Create A Great Website
In this guide, we'll explore why having a web presence matters and how you can create an impactful and straightforward one-page website that doesn’t require a degree in graphic design or take days to create.
How To Get Any Reverb With One Control
Engineers are used to getting the space they need inside their reverb by juggling a few familiar controls. Here we check out the space-morphing chops of one reverb that dares to do it all with one knob.
Klevgrand Release OneShot Drum Instrument
Klevgrand, makers of creative audio plugins and instruments that dare to be different have announced their OneShot drum sampler and percussive workstation. We have the details.
How To Kill A Small Studio Business In 3 Months
This article explores the critical importance of maintaining healthy cash flow and reserves, and the deceptive allure of big-name clients who may inadvertently contribute to financial instability.
If You Think Buying Pro Audio Gear Is Hard Then Read This
If you think buying studio gear is hard today, then we take a trip down memory lane to recall the buying experience many of us grew accustomed to. This is the pre-internet, overnight deliveries, YouTube tutorials and social media world of buying gear. Read it and weep!