Archives for December 2017

Add New Dimensions To Your Tracks Using Clip Envelopes In Ableton Live

December 27, 2017 by Jake Weston Leave a Comment

Mixing through the same envelope is something that producers have wanted to do for decades. The new dimensions within Ableton Live allow you to be able to use the tools that you need to engineer things in the proper direction, simply by dragging the mouse around.

You are going to see more people looking for different ways to mix songs using their iPads, and it does appear that this technology is compatible with that concept. You have to find a way to make everything is going to gel with this technology when you want to add dubs to a track for example.

Key Takeaways:

Clip envelopes are tantamount to cues that alert tracks that they need to fade, or pan out.
Clips are great tools for creating evolving sound, particularly if you make a point of working with varying lengths together.
Live has an output target preference to enable users to send track automation out to other softeare, or hardware.

“Clip envelopes are Live’s take on automation, particularly in Session View, while in Arrangement they merge into track automation as well, but fundamentally, there’s not much difference.”

Cool Christmas Gifts For Musicians And Engineers

December 22, 2017 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

For those who are still thinking of some last minute Christmas gifts for the people around us in the music and recording business, here are some helpful ideas that you can use.
Books by Bobby Owsinski range on mixing, recording, recording drums, mastering, being a studio musician or a touring musician, improving your band, producing, navigating the new music business, social media for musicians, studio building, guitar tone, and making videos. You can also get the Monoprice 108323 Headphones for only $25. It’s pretty comfortable provide a surprisingly balanced sound.
See the complete list here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2017/12/18/christmas-gifts-2017/

Watch Plugin Boutique's Exclusive FabFilter Pro-L 2 Videos

December 21, 2017 by Jake Weston Leave a Comment

Watch Plugin Boutique’s Exclusive FabFilter Pro-L 2 Videos

The New limiting algorithms that are a large part of the new Fabfilter are extremely popular. You are going to see more people looking for more natural talent when it comes to the music industry. The limitation of different algorithms within this new technology may create more hope within the industry that are more worried about songwriting and production talent. Business owners are always looking for new musical talent in their commercials, so this technology is going to aid all kinds of commercial industry.

Key Takeaways:

FabFilter Pro-L 2 features new limited algorithms, peak limiting modes, and loudness metering that meets extensive standards
An enhanced real-time level display has multiple modes with moments of gain reduction highlighted with labels for a visual indication of the process
The software is available right now on Plugin Boutique and also has a trial version available for download before buying

“FabFilter is proud to announce the availability of FabFilter Pro-L 2, a major update to the Pro-L limiter plugin.”

The Best Freeware Beat Makers

December 20, 2017 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

If you want to add rhythmic elements to your productions, you better make sure you have these Freeware Beat Makers. MDrummer Small features a huge free download of 30-plus drum sets, 200-plus samples, 400-plus drum-set components, 50-plus multisamples, 60-plus rhythms, 200-plus base-rhythms and 2,500-plus loops.
You get a Wood drum-modelling synth, a single-oscillator bass drum and a six-oscillator hi-hat generator from the AudioSpillage MiniSpillage which is exclusive for MAC users. The Psychic Modulation Cubix which is exclusive to PC users offer a bassline synth to cater for all of your low-end needs.
Read the whole list here: www.musictech.net/2017/12/freeware-2018-7-best-freeware-beat-makers/

Transform Your Cinematic Projects With EastWest's Hollywood Choirs

December 20, 2017 by Jake Weston Leave a Comment

Recently, EastWest released an innovative vocal virtual instrument called Hollywood Choirs. This ground-breaking product release is a follow-up to EastWest’s 2005 Symphonic Choirs, which is their best-selling and award-winning virtual choir. According to industry insiders, Hollywood Choirs has the potential to help you transform your future endeavors into cinematic masterpieces. Mix in rich, angelic, and ethereal sounds that will make your custom soundtrack sound like no other. Subscribers of Hollywood Choirs will receive a complimentary license to PLAY 6, the updated and improved version of PLAY, which includes an instrument search engine.

Key Takeaways:

Hollywood Choirs contains male and female sections that will deliver shockingly realistic vocals to your soundtrack
The newly improved WorldBuilder plugin used allows composers to input any word or phrase and the choir will sing it
The package is available for purchase at $599 for the diamond version and $499 for the gold version

“Hollywood Choirs is EastWest’s new “ground-breaking” vocal virtual instrument that has the potential to transform your next project.”