Archives for July 2018

There are many fans of the original design of the Neumann U 67 Tube model, and the newest release has held to it’s original specifications so that it can still appeal to the same audience. This new version, however, also comes equipped with three different options for polar patterns, as well as advanced circuitry for anyone who is interested in a more refined sound. The traditional aspects mixed with the modern innovations are sure to win over both old and new Neumann fans.

Key Takeaways:

• The Neumann was first introduced in the year 1960, and has relied on it’s original specifications since then.
• The U 67 Microphone comes with three completely different polar patterns for versatility.
• The K 67 capsule that is used in this particular microphone is what gave it it’s reputation.

“To this day, many top-level engineers would choose the U 67 as their “desert island” microphone for its smooth sound and versatility.”

Read more: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/recording/neumann-launches-re-issue-of-u-67-tube-microphone/

Generally speaking, music kits are a trio, or a grouping of up to ten musical tracks, arranged around the same genre. The type of music kit you require depends in large part on what you need it for.
Perhaps you’re producing a sci-fi project. For that, you may need some experimental tracks. If your projeusersct is historical, or epically romantic in nature, then perhaps you could use some classical,music kits. On the other hand, if your out to create something peppy and dramatic, you may need a kit centered around cinematic, or even rock music as a genre. Whatever mood surrounds whatever sort of project hour working on, Audio jungle has a music kit for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Music packs typically are between three and ten songs which are all relatively similar to one another in terms of their genre. Music kits are very cost effective.
• There are literally thousands of music packs for purchase at AudioJungle, some of which include a violin pack, thought and meditation pack, and much more.
• Envato Tuts+ has helpful music and audio tutorials which can assist in refining one’s skills when it comes to creating or editing their own music.

“With over 30,000 tracks in 22 genres to choose from, however, you’ll need a bit of help selecting the right one for you.”

Read more: https://music.tutsplus.com/articles/20-best-royalty-free-music-packs-of-2018–cms-30207

The move from music being made entirely in a recording studio environment to the widespread use of digital audio workstations is a modern one. And while the advent of the DAW as a primary musical creator has meant that millions of musicians are getting to make music earlier than they ever could without them, some things have been lost along the way.
To fill one such gap, ProSonus has created and launched an affordable analogue-to-digital fader, specifically for those that yearn for the days of the channel fader.
The PreSonus faderport can be used with all of a home-mixer’s DAW channels, thereby approximating the sense a home engineer would experience with a studio console. The motorized faderport has numerous transport options and even some advanced options, plus a footswitch that allows users to quickly punch in a recording.

Key Takeaways:

• The PreSonus faderport sells for about 130 dollars, brand new, making it an affordable motorized fader, within reach of most mixers using a digital station.
• The PreSonus faderport features an input footswitch, allowing users that want to quickly overdub a recording to do so easily.
• Because the PreSonus faderport is motorized, it moves along with the volume control, allowing to lots more accuracy.

“Gone are the days of massive consoles and control rooms. Now, any musician can get their start with a decent computer, a microphone, and a song.”

Read more: https://www.musicianonamission.com/presonus-faderport-review/

Vocals are obviously an absolutely essential component to the recording of a song. While other components may get by to a certain extent with hiding in the background, the same should never be allowed to happen with the vocals, which should be front and center of the recording. All of which explains why getting the best, most balanced vocal space is so important.
Reverb and delay are the tools recording artists use to bring the vocals further forward (delay) or more to the back (reverb,) thereby creating the perfect space around the words. Whereas delay precisely repeats instrumentation, reverb tends to create a curtain of sound behind the singer’s lyrics. Oftentimes, the better tool choice depends on the song genre.

Key Takeaways:

• The use of reverb in a recording studio tends to add a wash of sound behind the singer’s lyrics.
• Picking the right amount of reverb or delay is what gives a recording a sufficient amount if space around the vocals.
• Vocal delay is the more usual recording technique choice for very “poppy,” fast-paced songs that would be muddied by the sound curtain of the reverb method.

“You don’t want the vocals to be dry as a bone, but you don’t want them swimming around in the background either.”

Read more: https://www.musicianonamission.com/vocal-reverb-and-vocal-delay/