Archives for June 2018

Feel like you’re wasting time during mixing? If so, there are some simple pre-mix steps that you can take to up your prep game and cut down on the non value-additive time. First, before you do anything, delete empty tracks – they will just get in your way and slow you down. Then, reorder and color code the tracks so that you can get to what you need quickly. This will be sure to improve your efficiency in the studio.

Key Takeaways:

• Just getting started in production? If so, there are a couple simple things you can do to get ahead.
• First, clean up your tracks – cut out the needless or blank ones, and color-code others.
• These simple steps will instantly make you much more efficient in the studio.

“Deleting or hiding these tracks and then putting the rest in a logical order can be the single most useful thing you can do while prepping your mix.”

Read more: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2018/03/07/prep-mix-steps/

Those who partake in any aspect of the music industry, perhaps most importantly those who are producers of music themselves, know that creating a track is a multiple step process that takes time to complete effectively. One aspect that is often dreaded for those who are seasoned veterans is that of quantization, because it is nearly all automated, however it is crucial for producers to do this step properly in order to get the results that they are hoping for.

Key Takeaways:

• Interested in music production in the 21st century? Well, if so, you'll need to understand quantization.
• This technique consists of breaking the tracks down into small, discrete chunks, or quanta.
• Quantization is in line with the fundamental theories underlying all aspects of digital production.

“Quantizing is incredibly useful but there's more to it than just whacking on some random value.”

Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/a-music-producers-guide-to-quantizing-midi

Do you need the ability to capture high-quality, consistent audio wherever you are, for the purposes of film development, interviews, or other professional endeavors? Well, we've come a long way since the old tape-based solutions of not that long ago, and one product which is leading the charge is the H1n recorder from Zoom. This small but powerful device has the ability to record long, continuous segments of audio across the whole spectrum, even including powerful, high-volume noises.

Key Takeaways:

• Do you need high-quality, portable audio recording capability for your job or hobbies?
• If so, the new Zoom H1n is exactly what you're looking for in a recording device.
• This powerful little package can handle sounds across the spectrum, from a whisper to the roar of a train.

“Zoom North America now offers its H1n Handy Recorder, a compact and versatile audio recorder designed to be an essential tool for creators who are looking to capture professional-quality audio on the go.”

Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/zoom-releases-new-h1n-super-portable-highquality-audio-recorder