Whether you’re a ‘V-drum veteran’ or breaking out your electric kit for the first time, you’re going to tweak those settings a bit. Here are 4 things you’re going to want to do right away once you’ve got your electronic kit turned on and plugged into your computer.
Using the factory sounds for monitoring will quite give you the most latency-free experience you can currently get. Drumming can be a lot more tactile than playing in some keys tracks. Even the slightest bit of delay in the audio path can cause major discernible problems when recording.
Read more about this here: https://ask.audio/articles/4-tips-for-tweaking-electronic-drums-to-sound-real
Archives for January 2019
Rode introduce the PodMic |
During the launch of the world-renowned RodeCaster Pro in November, spectators noticed what looked like a new mic in the background of the promotional media. This microphone has been recently revealed to be the PodMic, which is a compact yet heavy-duty microphone that comes equipped with a chic brass finish. The mic comes with its own swivel mount produced by the manufacturers so consumers don’t have to worry about investing in a pricey mount from outsourced retailers.
Key Takeaways:
- If one is eagle eyed and an SOS reader, he would have noticed a new mic that was in the background of the videos for RodeCaster Pro launch.
- The RodeCaster Pro that was launched last month featured a PodMic that was targeted towards the podcasting market.
- The price for the PodMic used for podcasting has not been confirmed but it would be around 120 pounds including VAT in the United Kingdom.
“the PodMic is a compact, durable, end-address dynamic microphone with a matte-black, solid-brass finish, double-mesh housing and internal pop shield, which ships in a standard swivel mount clearly designed with Rode’s PSA1 mic boom in mind”
Read more: https://www.soundonsound.com/news/rode-introduce-podmic
HyperX's first standalone microphone is built for game streamers
HyperX is taking on the likes of Blue and Razer with its first standalone microphone for the game streaming set. The “Quadcast” is aimed at aspirational streamers and influencers. It comes with an anti-vibration shock mount and a 3-metre cable with a headphone jack connection.
It features include four selectable polar patterns to capture audio from different angles, tap-to-mute functionality, and LED lighting to show broadcast status. It aims to meet the demands of Twitch, YouTube, or Mixer streamers. Since it’s not an XLR mic, it doesn’t require a mixing board, so setup should be as easy as plug and record.
Read more about this here: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/07/hyperxs-first-standalone-microphone-is-built-for-game-streamers/
8 Awesome Drum Simulator Plugins
Virtual drum software allows you to quickly and easily create realistic sounding drum tracks using samples and grooves performed by actual drummers on high-quality kits that were recorded in world-class studios. Here’s a roundup of the most popular virtual drum plugins on the market.
Toontrack’s EZdrummer 2 is designed as a quick and easy way for guitarists to lay down drum ideas when songwriting. It includes a full library of MIDI grooves performed by professional drummers. While Toontrack’s EZdrummer 2 is meant for guitarists looking to quickly put together record-ready drum tracks. It is designed for hours of in-depth tweaking.
Read more about this here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/drum-simulator-plugins/
Gear of the Year 2018: Best accessory
Andy Jones for MusicTech rates the ISO Acoustics ISO-Puck as the top accessory for 2018. Many consumers may not have considered the need for this product but Jones states that it is very useful for music fans who want to improve the sound quality of their speakers. The ISO-Puck works by eliminating the vibrations emanating from the surface on which you place your speaker. It equally, if not more, effective than expensive speaker stands at ensuring pure sound quality for the listener.
Key Takeaways:
- Although some would perceive the Accessory category as a category where anything could be thrown in which doesn’t fit elsewhere, but in music technology, it is very important.
- A studio cannot do without its accessories, without any acoustic panels on the walls, without any headphones, or cables.
- ISO Acoustic’s ISO Pucks are monitor isolators. That means what they do is to stop vibrations from the surface where you place your speaker from coloring the sound.
“This year’s winner of Best Accessory is something you might not have considered before, but has emerged as being your most essential purchase of 2018 – and something to keep your monitors stable.”
Read more: https://www.musictech.net/2018/12/gear-of-the-year-2018-best-accessory/