Archives for June 2019

15 Best Reverb VSTs of 2019 | Sundown Sessions Studio

June 28, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

With a wide selection of reverb plugins, it’s extremely difficult to find the best one that suits your mix. Here’s a list of the best reverb plugins out there for the home studio engineers. However, you don’t need each one of these. Look into them and find the one that fits your needs.

The UAD Lexicon Digital Reverb Lexicon has produced some of the best digital reverb units in history. Back in the day when digital technology was new and plenty of algorithmic reverbs were tolerable at best, Lexicon broke all boundaries. Until this day, the 224 and 480L units remain some of the most sought after pieces of hardware.

Read more about this here: https://sundownsessionsstudio.com/best-reverb-vst-2019/

RØDE aims for sonic brilliance with TF-5 small-diaphragm condenser mics

June 27, 2019 by Elaine Sy 1 Comment

RØDE TF-5 is a pair of pencil condenser microphones geared towards high-end recording which possesses premium features. It was made in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning classical music recording engineer Tony Faulkner.

It may be utilized as the main stereo pair or as individual spot mics during a solo performance. According to RØDE, the new capsule has been engineered to sub-micron tolerances, serving up “breathtaking sonic transparency”. Their low noise floor of only 14dbA should make them suitable for ambient mic techniques. When used as a matched stereo set, the precision sonic pairing is perfect for a stable stereo sound stage.

What Is a Preamp, and Do I Need One? – inSync

June 26, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

A preamplifier has one fundamental job: to increase gain — taking a weak signal and boosting it up to a line-level signal. Upgrading your preamp has some benefits such as the sweetening effect of classic components, the added clarity of low distortion, and the increased dynamic range of high headroom circuitry.

However, let it be known that a preamp isn’t a magic bullet that will fix all your audio issues. As a matter of fact, it won’t solve any problem you have with your sound. A preamp only enhances what you already have.

Read more about this here: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/preamp-need-one/

Simple Recording Hacks To Make Your Song Sound Fuller

June 25, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

Thinness is a common issue amongst DIY recordings. So in this post, we will talk about the process of making your songs sound fuller. If you want to make your home recordings sound professional, try these easy recording hacks. Rest assured that these would really make a huge difference.

One of the simplest recording hacks is to add layers. So simple yet it brings impact to your recording. For example, if you’re recording guitar, record the same part twice on two different channels, mixing in the second layer to add fullness. You could also try adding a supplemental beat to your main beat.

Read more about this here: https://www.audio-issues.com/audio-production/recording-hacks/

Logic Pro X beefs up performance significantly in v10.4.5

June 24, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

There is now a v10.4.5 software update for Logic Pro, bringing the brand’s flagship DAW up to speed with the new Mac Pro’s tremendous processing power. The update includes a new mixer which is capable of hosting 1,000 audio tracks. Also some selective plug-in-loading as well as a refreshed version of the De-Esser plug-in.

The older version was limited to just 256 stereo audio and aux tracks. Now, it can host a huge number of tracks and channel, software instrument channel strips, auxiliary channel strips, and external MIDI tracks. You’ll also now have access to 12 sends per channel strip, up from eight.