Having a hard time thinking of the perfect gift for a DJ friend? Running out of ideas on what to give the sound engineer in the family? Everyone wants a fuss free holiday so here’s our gift guide for all the music lovers out there.
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Archives for December 2016
Gear of the Year 2016 – The Best Interface/Mixer of 2016
Are you searching for the right equipment to get your home studio up and running like a professional? Or maybe its just time to upgrade the equipment you already have. Whatever the case, picking the right Interface and Mixer is an important aspect of any studio. Check out these reviews of the top Interface/Mixers of 2016 and find the one that’s perfect for you!
Key Takeaways:
- We’ve decided to merge the mixer and interface categories, as there are so many products now available that blur the lines between the two.
- More often than not, interfaces feature multiple ins and outs plus mixing software or conversely, mixers feature USB connectivity and double up as interfaces.
- Read on to see which stunning interfaces and hardware mixers the experts at MusicTech think are best.
“More often than not, interfaces feature multiple ins and outs plus mixing software or conversely, mixers feature USB connectivity and double up as interfaces.”
Mercuriall U530 Review
There are many preamp softwares out there but not all of them live up to expectations. Maybe the one you have isn’t exactly what you want. If this is the case then you need to check out the Mercuiall U530. See the awesome review here and if it happens to be the right preamp software you need.
Gear of the Year 2016 – Best Software Instrument/Sample Library
Every producer needs the right software with the right instruments to get that perfect sound! Instrument/sample libraries are some of the most important aspects to any producers arsenal. Maybe you’ve been searching to expand what sounds you have in your library? Well, look no further. Check out these awesome reviews of 2016’s best software instrument/sample libraries and find the one that is perfect for you.
Gear of the Year 2016 – Best Software Instrument/Sample Library
Recording a bowed upright bass
The upright bass can be a tricky instrument to properly mic. It produces extremely low tones that are outside the ranges of some mics, can transmit sound directly to the floor via its endpin, and suffers from the resonance inconsistencies of all acoustic instruments. But several mic techniques can resolve these and other problems. Try placing your bass on a rubber matt; don’t mic too close to the bridge, as the tone will come out too aggressive; and consider a small-diaphragm mic, which will make the bass more prominent in mixes of contemporary music.
Key Takeaways:
- The upright bass (aka double bass) is an instrument from the string family.
- It is the lowest-pitched bowed string instrument, normally going down to E1 (41 Hz) but it can even go down to B0 (31 Hz).
- Read on to learn more about this exciting instrument!
“The upright bass (aka double bass) is an instrument from the string family.”
http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/recording-a-bowed-upright-bass.html