The Vocal Sampler sound library by Diginoize is now available for only €16.00 EUR (about $20.82 USD). This library includes 230 high quality samples that are completely royalty free. The samples from this pack were drawn from other Diginoize vocal packs, so you a sure to get plenty of variety for your money here. Listen to the demo to see if this is something you could use.
You can read more about this sampler pack here: http://www.diginoiz.com/?q=urban-loops-line/diginoiz-vocal-sampler
Archives for March 2013
Cleaning Up Muddy Tracks
Songs are described as muddy when the sound is unclear. In many cases, there is just too much going on at different frequencies to be able to hear each piece of the track distinctly. Some options for cleaning this up include EQ and panning. Start by saving your original sound files, then get your hands dirty and give it a try.
You can read the full article here: http://www.audiorecordingschool.com/blog/2013/03/11/dont-let-a-muddy-sound-ruin-your-mix/
FX Samplepack By 123creative Now Available
The FX Samplepack by 123creative is a library of over 200 samples and effects that will be perfect for producing electronic music ranging all the way from minimal trance to electro-house, and everything in between. Having a large library available to use for production may help spark some extra creativity. Check out this pack to see if it suits your needs.
You can read more here: http://rekkerd.org/123creative-releases-fx-samplepack-for-dance-music-production/
Have A Backup Plan
Just because your recording sessions usually go well doesn’t mean they always will. Having a backup plan for equipment failures or other unexpected difficulties can mean the difference between a satisfied client and making looking unprofessional. By planning ahead, there will be much less stress in the event of a bad piece of gear. But if you only have one mic that will get the job done, you may be skating on thin ice.
You can read more here: http://www.audio-issues.com/home-recording-studio/plan-b/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AudioIssues+%28Audio+Issues%29
Vintage Gear And Perspective
Some of the pricing of vintage audio equipment can be explained by supply and demand. With an ever decreasing supply of vintage gear, prices will almost certainly continue to rise. But beyond novelty, why would anyone want old gear? The technological advancements of the past few decades have been far from negligible, but equally far from perfect. Sometimes the simplicity of older gear is its selling point.
You can read the full article here: http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/then_and_now_putting_audio_technology_into_perspective/