Archives for April 2017

A website for home studio enthusiasts contains a feature which shows how a sound engineer can make certain parts of a recording sound more distinctive, rather than fighting to be heard above the mix of other sounds. The feature contains an eleven minute video. The instructor says the parts to adjust are major elements, such as the singing, the guitar, or the drums. He gives video examples of how he adjusts these elements. This is one of eight videos.

Read more: Range Allocation: How to Give Your Mixes Room to Breathe

A music production blog has a feature on how to properly record drumming. Drums are often recorded by more than one microphone. Sometimes the recording does not sound true. The writer suggests five ways to get better sound. One method is to record a sample of drumming, then turn on a phase switch (designed to increase sensitivity) and see if the sound is better. Another is to place the overhead mics farther apart. The piece has a link to the writer’s handbook.

Read more: 5 Easy Steps To In-Phase Drum Mics

A website for recording enthusiasts and professionals has a review of a new software package put out by a soundtrack company. The package is designed for two types of audio workstations, Live 9 and Maschine. The package has fifteen prepared assignments and 240 samples. It has robust drum sounds. The music style is electronic, or techno pop. A list of the features is supplied. The reviewer gives this software package a rating of eight out of ten. The site has a sampler section available for download.

Read more: Hybrid Techno review by MusicTech Magazine