Crunck V2 from Nembrini Audio was recently released. It’s a freeware virtual guitar amplifier in VST, VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats for digital audio workstations on PC and Mac. It is an updated version of the original Crunck V1 guitar amp. Due to its streamlined design and simple controls, Crunck V2 is a great plugin for beginners.
It broadens the capabilities and the sound quality of its predecessor while still completely free to download and use. It is appropriate to use in rock and pop music since it is not designed for high-gain guitars and heavier music styles like metal and hardcore.
Read more about this here: https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2019/10/11/crunck-v2-is-a-free-guitar-amp-plugin-released-nembrini-audio/
Archives for October 2019
12 Essential Steps for Mixing Lead Vocals | Waves
To transform raw vocal tracks into a performance that is finished with polish and sheen you must follow these 12 steps. You must not miss out on anything in your vocal mixing process, from editing to adding EQ and compression.
If you think that mixing vocals is the first step, well it’s not. The first step is editing. Since there will be pitch and tuning imperfections in a vocal performance, tuning is the second step. The third step is gain staging. Vocals tend to be some of the most dynamic instruments in a mix. Being the most important part of a song, they should be well-controlled.
Read more about this here: https://www.waves.com/essential-steps-for-mixing-lead-vocals
Eventide Audio Releases Rotary Mod, Classic Leslie Speaker For iPad
Eventide released Rotary Mod for iOS. It has the legendary sound effect produced from an authentic emulation based on the liquid and lush Leslie cabinet which are used on thousands of recordings. It is now available for download as an Audio Units AUv3 plug-in, Inter-App Audio, and Standalone app for iPhone and iPad from the App Store for $7.99 USD.
Rotary Mod produces a pulse-like vibrato effect depending on the speed of rotation. It also has the ability to change the speed of the ROTOR and HORN independently, and adjust the mix of the two to produce pulsing effects and special vibratos.
Read more about this here: https://ask.audio/articles/eventide-audio-releases-rotary-mod-classic-leslie-speaker-for-ipad
6 Timesavers When Working in Pro Tools — Pro Audio Files
They say time is gold, time is precious, and time is money. For those in the field of audio production, this rings true. To have a successful career, being able to work quickly is essential, especially during client-attended sessions. So here are the 6 timesavers when working in Pro Tools.
Track presets have become a staple in the workflow for production, mixing in-the-box, and hybrid mastering. Your imagination is really the limit to what you can do with track presets. You can use it to speed your workflow, but also as tools to interject some creativity.
Read more about this here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/pro-tools-workflow-tips/
5 Ways to Compress Drums in a Mix
Compression is the process of lessening the dynamic range between the loudest and quietest parts of an audio signal. The primary reasons for placing a compressor on drums are to prevent stray peaks and to even out the player dynamics.
First, the setting should be fast enough on the attack to catch the peak of the drum, but not too fast that we lose our punch. As for the release, we want to preserve the natural dynamic of the drums. This method will keep transient bursts under control as well as even out each measure a bit.
Read more about this here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/compressing-drums/