Archives for January 2018

How to use EQuivocate Matching EQ mode in mastering

January 31, 2018 by Jake Weston Leave a Comment

How to use EQuivocate Matching EQ mode in mastering

EQuivocate is a great piece of technology to use when you are changing a song to sound more like other songs that are in the same genre or even in the same field as the other songs that are on the album. This particular EQ is great for many reasons, including the fact that it is also free at times and can change the sound of a song to meet your particular needs. The technology matches the song that needs the change and creates a fuller more similar sound.

Key Takeaways:

Matching EQ mode in EQuivocate compares sidechain signal to the source and produces a frequency curve to match differences
EQuivocate is also useful to filter out specific noises found in electric guitar signals
Costing $99, EQuivocate is a new plugin developed by Newfangled Audio and available now

“With this mode we can quickly bring a song with a drastically different EQ to a closer starting point with the rest of the songs on the album.”

Waves Audio Releases New Scheps Omni Channel Plugin

January 31, 2018 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

The new Scheps Omni Channel Plugin is a flexible channel strip that provides six modules. Designed by Grammy-winning mixer Andrew Scheps, it includes a pre-module that provides three types of analog saturation, letting users add diverse colors of harmonic distortion as well as filters and thump controls.
It also features a wet/dry control that allows users to parallel compress within the module and a four-band equalizer that gives a distinct musical sound which holds up on its own.
Read more about this here: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/recording/waves-audio-releases-new-scheps-omni-channel-plugin-at-2018-namm-show/

Get Your Metering And Reference Levels Right

January 30, 2018 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

Any audio enthusiast we know builds anxiety when talking about metering and reference levels. It’s a topic that brings them to their feet, while some do fear it, it is still an essential tool for mixing. Yes, it’s not as glamorous as other topics but there is a reason for all those meters staying with us until today.
The basic function of these meters is to tell us whether we are above or below the optimal signal level since it is impossible to physically count the electrons traveling through the console or mic.
Now, this is often overlooked and we need to realize not all meters are created equal.
Read more here: https://sonicscoop.com/2018/01/25/dont-fear-meters-pick-right-reference-levels-mixes/

The Best FREE VST Plugins Of 2017 (Top 50)

January 29, 2018 by Jake Weston Leave a Comment

The Best FREE VST Plugins Of 2017 (Top 50)

There are several different types of virtual studio technology (VST) plugins available on the market. They come in several categories, including but not limited to instruments, effects, utilities, guitar effects, and plugin hosts. These categories all offer great and free options for those people interested in virtual studio technology. They offer top of the line synthesizers that can create a sound that otherwise would be quite flat. Moreover, the plugins each offer unique sounds that can take your music to another level.

Key Takeaways:

Virtual studio technology has become a thing of the future in that it transforms music.
VST includes many amazing synthesizers that are capable of changing sounds into full rounded works of art.
Many sounds that could not otherwise be replicated can be found through new and free VST technology.

“The main purpose of these aritcles is to round up all of the best freeware VST plugins for each year, without explicitely claiming that a particular plugin is the best (after all, there can be only one).”

Avoid Walking Out And Breaking Up When Recording Your Band

January 25, 2018 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

Band recordings can sometimes be so intense it could lead to walkouts or worse break-ups. Now before going on with your recording here are some tips from experienced engineers and producers. From getting to know the band to achieving perfect takes every time here are 10 tips that you can do to produce the best recording an avoid all the hassles that go with it.
Go live, before entering the studio make sure to watch the band play live first as many as possible. You would want to keep that live entity when you begin your recording. It’s all about the performance.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2018/01/10-perfect-band-recording/