Parallel compression has to do with when you split an audio signal, the two copies that are made. One of these is highly compressed and the other is not. The main job of the two copies is making sure the audio never gets to loud or produces any radically sounding output. You’ll be able to maintain the thick, full sound of one channel while maintaining the original unedited one.
Archives for November 2016
Video: How to Mic a Guitar Amplifier with Two Microphones
Having two microphones can allow a musician to take advantage of a hidden array of tones. It can also produce a wicked stereo effect. The best part is learning the correct placement of the two mics is easier than it sounds. Experimentation is key when finding sweet spots and an overall good mic placement.
Key Takeaways:
- Learning the correct placement of two microphones on a guitar amplifier is easier than you think
- To begin, you might be asking yourself why are two mics better than one on a guitar amp
- Firstly, when you place two microphones in front of the guitar cabinet, try using a modified stereo micing technique called X/Y
“You can achieve an overall richer tonal range by using two microphones on a guitar amplifier.”
http://darkhorseinstitute.com/place-two-microphones-on-a-guitar-amp/
The New Element Series By Apogee Electronics
Together with its UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd, Apogee Electronics has announced the release of the newest members of Element Family.
The Apogee Element 46 and 88. Boasting of its new control ecosystem with advanced software and hardware options.
The 46 and 88 series is equipped with Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt recording quality available in very reasonable prices.
Recognized as one of the tops when it comes to sound innovation and quality recording, Apogee takes pride with the addition of these recent elements and features. Wanting to deliver only the best Apogee has designed the new element series to deliver legendary Apogee sound quality to their avid followers.
Read more here: http://www.sonicstate.com/news/2016/11/09/new-apogee-interfaces-available/
Functional Automation: The How To
The ultimate goal of functional automation is to fine tune any work that you have done. Every time you follow recommendations for EQing you will be dealing with we call as a filter. Filter deals with how a certain instrument would sound, the thickness, the depth etc. Now it is easy when there are multiple instruments playing like a guitar and a bass, for example, the sound simply fits together now the problem is when the instrument is playing alone. Sometimes it’s hard to make the sound come out thick in these situations, That’s where automating your filter comes to play
Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/functional-automation.html
MusicTech – Gear of the Year 2016
The passage promotes and encourages MusicTech magazine readers to participate in an exciting survey. The 2016 Musictech gear of the year vote is currently taking place. The goal is to find out what Musictech products satisfied voters the most this year. Five voters will receive prizes when the results are revealed in December. Some of the key categories include controllers, monitors, software effects, microphones, and hardware instruments. Instructions for submitting the survey appear at the end.
Key Takeaways:
- Five lucky Gear of the Year voters will receive a Music Tech subscription and all Gear of the Year voters will receive a special bonus of exclusive loops and samples once the polling has completed.
- It’s time once again to ask you, our readership, what the best music technology released during the course of 2016 .
- Whether it’s hardware that’s improved your setup, software that’s added to your sonic arsenal, DAWs that you’ve used or apps that have streamlined your mobile music making workflow.
“Whether it’s hardware that’s improved your setup, software that’s added to your sonic arsenal, DAWs that you’ve used or apps that have streamlined your mobile music making workflow – we want to know.”
http://www.musictech.net/2016/10/musictech-gear-of-the-year-2016/