Archives for July 2018

For those who are seasoned in the field of music production, it is fairly clear to them that the equipment that they use can be the entire difference maker when it comes to creating their tracks. One of the most important pieces of equipment that any producer will tell you is the microphones that are being used, and the different types that should be used, such as the differences between dynamic and condenser microphones that are available.

Key Takeaways:

• If you’re outfitting a recording studio, you need to be sure that you have the right tools to do the job.
• And one of the most important types of tools out there is your microphones, which are absolutely essential.
• Here we walk through the capabilities and advantages of two major mic types: dynamic and condenser.

“The main differences between dynamic and condenser microphones are based in the way that they convert sound waves into sound signal outputs, which is dictated by their unique internal transduction devices. Here’s how they compare:”

Read more: https://www.adorama.com/alc/dynamic-vs-condenser-microphone

Interested in doing some pro-quality production on your recordings? Well, if so, then check out these new tools available from PreSonus. It’s different from most modern DAWs in that it is designed to more closely emulate an old-school analog interface, giving you that human, personal touch and feel. Plus, at a price of about 410 Pounds Sterling, it won’t break the bank, especially with all the high-quality functionality that this new system brings to your recording studio.

Key Takeaways:

• Do you sometimes long for the days of analog audio, where everything was hands-on?
• If so, then there are a few new products that can give you a taste of that old-school vibe.
• The ProSonus FaderPort is a great example, with an interface reminiscent of the old analog gear.

“So until VR takes off for music making, or we arrive at some other Minority Report-style future (like we’ve been promised!) we’ll have to make do with the DAW trapped inside a computer… and the only knight in shining armour coming to its rescue being a decent controller.”

Read more: http://www.musictech.net/2018/03/presonus-faderport-8-review/

Are you interested in tightening up the music or sound recordings that you have created before entering into production? Well, if you’re using Cubase, then you already have a powerful set of tools at your disposal – no need to bring in different methods or additional tools. Starting with the Surgical EQ and then moving to Deep Wave Editing and gate checks, you’ll have professional-sounding audio in no time, and will be ready to mix everything together.

Key Takeaways:

• After recording, you’ll need to do some cleaning of your audio files before mixing your tracks.
• A lot of the functionality that you need is already built into Cubase.
• Using this platform, you can clean up your files most of the way without needing to utilize another tool.

“The Sample Editor is a great way to edit audio and it’s now integrated into the main Project window. To open the dedicated window for greater detail, right click on a clip and choose Audio > Open Sample Editor. If your audio file has very short errors like digital clips or clicks, you might have to zoom down to a sample level in order to be able to see them.”

Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/how-to-clean-up-audio-recordings-in-cubase