Novation recently updated their Circuit Groove Box to version 1.3. Now more powerful the update is highly recommended to all its users. A brand new feature in this update is Sample Flip, that allows you to create multiple samples on each drum track.
A brand new feature in this update is Sample Flip, that allows you to create multiple samples on each drum track. Opening it up to new and upcoming styles of music.
By using the Circuit Librarian you can now differentiate your sessions using colored LED lights that you can control to help you design and personalize your craft.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/08/novation-updated-to-circuit-v1-3/
Archives for August 2016
How to Properly Mic Your Instruments
It is essential to know how to properly use the microphone to for your instruments. If you want to produce a professional sounding mix you need, to begin with, the proper capturing of your sounds. Here a few tips how to use the mic to your advantage.
Positioning your acoustic guitar is one key to capturing great sound. Where you place the mic will determine what sound you want to come out.
Raising your amps, avoid the floor to create a cleaner sound, avoiding the walls to create a booming effect. When it comes to drums, sometimes less is more.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2014/10/twenty-instrument-micing-tips/
Master Your Mixes at Home
Working on a budget? No worries you can still produce that professional sounding mix that can turn things around for you. Here are a few tips on how to produce louder and clearer mixes from your own home.
Mastering is a scary word, and most of us think that it is just for professionals. Thanks to modern plugins and software it can now be available in your own home without giving up high-quality standards, using the equipment you already have.
Understand that mastering is not just processing the final stereo file after your mix. It is actually more than that.
Read more here: http://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/home-mastering-101-how-to-make-your-mixes-louder-clearer-and-punchier–cms-26916
Stop Relying on Compression for Your Vocal Mix
Have you ever wanted to produce a mix that sounds as great as the ones you hear on the radio? A professional sounding mix? But it seems like it’s very hard to achieve? Well here are a few tips on how you can stop relying on compression for your vocal mix.
First, you need to understand that the most important element of your song is the vocals. Get it right and you will produce a professional sounding mix. The human voice is very dynamic that using compression removes the element of emotion from your vocals instead, try using alternative ways.
Read more here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2016/08/01/the-day-i-stopped-relying-on-compression-for-vocals/
Wave Alchemy Releases Chords and Stabs
Chords and Stabs a 100% royalty free sample pack hits, was recently launched by Wave Alchemy. The sample pack contains over 1,000 key-labelled one shot chords and stab samples. Specially designed for House, Techno, DnB, Future Chill styles and anything else you might come up with.
Combining iconic analogue synths with modern digital devices and cutting edge sound design techniques the Chords and Stabs will surely blow your mind. Each sound has been created from scratch and mastered using state of the art equipment to provide that unique classic and modern combination. You will find House chords, retro and so much more.
Read more here: http://rekkerd.org/chords-stabs-sample-pack-by-wave-alchemy-at-loopmasters/