EastWest, together Fishman, the creators of the acclaimed TriplePlay Wireless MIDI Guitar Controller, has teamed up to create series of virtual instruments specially made for MIDI guitars. It consists of FIVE volumes: Orchestra, Ethnic & Voices, Soundscapes, Guitar & Bass and Keys & Percussion.
The five collections are available now for an introductory price of $159 each, down from a regular price of $179 each.
Read more about this here: http://www.soundonsound.com/news/eastwest-midi-guitar-instruments-out-now
Archives for May 2017
Bass Guitar Recording Techniques
I recording any instrument there are some things you need to consider. Like the instrument, the one playing it and room conditions to name a few. Now in recording a bass guitar, the player is a major consideration as he or she needs to be able to achieve the tone one would need for recording, and their fingers are the major key in doing so.
Here are 3 different placement techniques one needs to consider to come up with an excellent bass guitar recording.
The most basic way to record your bass guitar is by using a direct box. Be mindful in choosing yours.
Read more here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/05/24/recording-bass-guitar/
Recording drums — Panning
Figuring out the best way to record drums can be complicated; it often requires making tricky choices about which factors you want to take into account, and which ones you do not. Is it best, for example, to think about the audience, in a particular song? Or the drummer? As a general guideline, it’s best to think more about the audience in bigger, more live-feeling songs, and vice versa for songs that are smaller and more intimate in tone. However, the needs of individual songs trump this decision-making. The way to record drums will differ mostly on a case by case basis.
Key Takeaways:
- Where the audio recorder places the drums in the stereo field, respecting the audience point of view, or the drummer’s is a debate essentially without a single solution.
- One good answer is to let the song choice dictate where to place the drum, in respect to which view to adapt.
- Basically, a more intimate track works well with the point of view of the drummer emphasized.
“When I work on different songs of the same album this choice helps me to reinforce the sensation of cohesion of the album, always sticking to the same point of view regarding the drums.”
Read more: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/recording-drums-panning.html
Red 8Pre By Focusrite
Focusrite, with its wide range of Red series audio interface units, has released a bigger and much better version of its previously released king of the said series, the Red 4Pre.
Packed with almost everything that Focusrite tried to do with the Red 4Pre, he former king of the pack is now replaced with a much better interface and tons more of interfacing options.
The Red 8Pre, although looking almost identical to 4Pre with its red polished aluminum face and the same inputs and outputs, contains an additional 4 buttons for switching between mic inputs. Come closer and you will see the difference.
Read this review from Music Tech: http://www.musictech.net/2017/05/fouscrite-red-8pre-review-bigger-better/
GearFest '17 The Largest Music Trade Show In The USA
The largest music trade show open to the public returns this June. GearFest ’17 organized by online music retail giant Sweetwater will be opening on June 23-24. The 2-day event will be packed with gear expo, entertainment, seminars, workshops, and other activities for all music enthusiasts.
GearFest is becoming a popular name when it comes to great deals but if you are on a tight budget you can still enjoy the 2-day packed with workshops and seminars from well-known musicians like Eric Johnson and Chuck Ainly just to name a few.
GearFest will be featuring over 400 product lines so you better come prepared.
Read more here: http://www.soundonsound.com/news/sweetwater-presents-gearfest-17