Thirteen years after it’s discovery in 2004, the so-called “Wonder Material” takes shape in ORA’s latest creation, the GrapheneQ headphones. The Canadian company offers this one of a kind headphones using graphene. GrapheneQ uses nanocomposite formulation that consists of 95% graphene bonded together to create this multi-layer casing that displays high stiffness and low density, acoustically speaking it has the quality to top the best performers in the market without that much of a cost. ORA also claims that GrapheneQ provides the smoothest frequency responses recorded, zero distortion, and crystal clear resolution across the entire audio range. All this at a lesser cost.
Read more here: http://www.soundonsound.com/news/ora-introduce-worlds-first-graphene-headphones
Archives for June 2017
Choosing A DAW That Best Fits You
Choosing a DAW may not be as easy as one may think, considering that this decision once made might stay with you for quite some time. And switching from one to another may not be a good idea as well. So before you make any major decisions here are a few things you might want to consider. Understand your DAW, learning what it is for and what it can do to help you with your recordings will save you a lot of time in making this decision.
Understand your DAW, learning what it is for and what it can do to help you with your recordings will save you a lot of time in making this decision.
Read more here: https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-choose-a-daw-thats-right-for-you–cms-29047
Mixing Background Vocals
Background vocals is as important as any part of your recording, and understanding it and learning to treat it right enables you to place it properly in your mix thus giving you that perfect mix everybody wishes to achieve. Here is a guide to help you achieve all of these. First and foremost you need to understand that two simple truths when it comes to mixing background vocals. Number 1 – not every track should take the front act, in the case of background vocals a little less is always better. Number 2 – background vocals need their own space/sound, so be intentional with them.
Watch more here: https://www.recordingrevolution.com/mix-background-vocals/
Starter Studio For Beginners
From microphones to monitors, interfaces and more, if you are an aspiring audio engineer or simply an audio enthusiast wanting to build your starter studio. Explore your options with this list of studio gear that is budget friendly especially for beginners.
Let’s start with your monitors, and of course, quality one’s are a must for any home studio. If there is one thing it is that you should be able to hear your work accurately as possible.
Monitors: Focal Alpha Range; for a budget of £185, you are paying for clarity, accuracy, and quality. You cannot look for much more at this price range.
See list here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/06/beginners-guide-creating-a-starter-studio/
DAWs 101: Your First Song
Previously we have discussed some DAW basics, how it works and how you can use it as a tool for your recordings. See our post What Is A DAW? It Means Digital Audio Workstation.
Now that all of these are in place here are a few tips on how to create your first song in your DAW.
First and foremost, you will need to understand what tracks are.
Once you open your DAW your first step is always to create the first track in your project. You can create a different track for individual instruments, voices, etc.
Using MIDI and virtual instruments make it easy to create incredibly realistic music without having to know how to play those different instruments in real life:). You just enter the notes with a MIDI keyboard. Check out our video and post about how to do this in my favorite DAW, Reaper, here: Audio Recording Awesomeness – Virtual Instruments.
If you don’t have a MIDI keyboard, you can always to choose to play using the virtual keyboard, which uses your computer’s own keyboard, and you are good to go.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/06/complete-guide-daws-create-first-song/