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After a lot of hard work in the studio, it's during the editing process when everything really has to come together, producing finished tracks that reflect your vision. However, it's also during this part of the process when things can go wrong as a result of some common mistakes. For example, too much splicing, allowing waveform discontinuities, and cutting off transients can all result in discordant sounds – so keep an eye out for those rookie errors and make sure to avoid them.

Key Takeaways:

• Back in the analog days of audio, manual edits, meant punches on the fly and razor blade cuts, so no second chances.
• Fortunately, today's advanced, non-destructive editting techniques allow for a near to never-ending stream of second chances.
• Comping, which refers to creating a composite track by pulling together the best audio takes available, is not a time to slice and dice.

“But cutting at only at zero crossings can be a tedious, slow process when many edits need to be made.”

Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/5-mistakes-to-avoid-when-editing-audio

When recording for production, there are a few absolute essentials that one can't go without. One of these tried and true accessories is the pop filter. This circular disc filter fits between the artist and the microphone, preventing explosions of air that cross the mike during the pronunciation of certain words (such as with the letter “p”). This prevents unwanted crackles and spikes from making it into the track. When picking a pop filter, look to the composition and material, as well as to your specific price range.

Key Takeaways:

• In order to get the most from your recording experience, it's essential to have a few key pieces of equipment.
• One of these is the simple but effective pop filter, which prevents overloading the recording with pops of air that come across the mike.
• Look for a filter composed of high-quality materials, which fits nicely with the geometry of your mics, and which is in your price range.

“a lot more goes into that smooth sounding voice, great music and perfect levels than just an artist standing in front of a microphone and singing.”

Read more: http://www.netnewsledger.com/2018/03/02/use-pop-filter-microphone/

Going it alone as a musician, without the capabilities and gear afforded a full-timer or pro? Don't be intimidated – there are plenty of tricks out there to keep yourself competitive as a DIYer. First, optimize your home recording capability: digital has really leveled the playing field, and with some basic acoustic treatments you can get a long way with just your home setup. Then, look to collaborative companies like Bandcamp to help you with release, distribution, and a promotion.

Key Takeaways:

• Think that it's tough to hack it as a DIY recording artist? Well, here are some tricks to help you even the playing field.
• First, set up your space – some simple acoustic modifications can go a long way in improving your sound.
• Then, look to collaborate – groups like Bandcamp and other companies can help you distribute and market your tunes.

“It is not an exaggeration to say that a song could be written, recorded, mixed and released in the same day here in the 21st century.”

Read more: http://ajournalofmusicalthings.com/tips-tricks-age-diy-musician/

Looking to build up powerful orchestral tracks? Well, the harp is a key component, but it's surprisingly underrepresented in most sampling libraries out there. In order to solve this problem, Cinesamples brings you CineHarps – a comprehensive library of harp samples. Recorded at the MGM Scoring Stage at Sony Pictures in LA, this extensive collection includes a wide range of versatile notes and mic positions. With everything that comes with this setup, you'll be able to add all of the harp accents that you can dream up.

Key Takeaways:

• Harps can add power and depth to a breadth of your instrumental compositions.
• However, despite their versatility and popularity, these ancient instruments are surprisingly under-sampled.
• Fortunately, CineHarps solves this problem elegantly, by bringing you a whole host of different harp sampling option.

“Beginning with the most basic of patches, the Concert Harp is anything but straightforward-sounding.”

Read more: http://www.musictech.net/2018/03/cinesamples-cineharps-review/

Key Takeaways:

• • The TR-8S now has sounds from 5 different versions, including ones able to be modified
  • Audio shaping tools are now more easily accessible, located on the front panel.
  • Sequencer can now hold 128 sequences in memory that can be singular or combined together

“With the TR-8S, Roland have incorporated feedback on their excellent TR-8 to add sample import, eight analogue outputs, trigger outputs for connection to external sound sources and a multi-channel audio/MIDI interface.”

Read more: https://www.soundonsound.com/news/roland-announce-flagship-tr-8s