The iRig Recorder from IK Media is great for mobile recording. There is a free version as well as a paid, full version. The free version can record and optimize volume, while the full version ($4.99) also includes a waveform editor. Depending on your needs, you may be satisfied with using your device’s integrated mic, but the app does support external microphones. Whether you want to record a lecture, dictate a “note to self”, or whatever else comes to mind, iRig Recorder is worth a try.
You can read more about the app and the features of both versions here: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/irigrecorderandroid/
Cakewalk SONAR X2a Update Available
Cakewalk has released the SONAR X2a update for SONAR X2 Essential, Studio, and Professional versions. This update adds Windows 8 support, including touch screen multi-touch features. Add all of that to the numerous enhancements that were made based on customer feedback and this update is definitely worth taking a look at. Best of all, it’s free.
You can read about all of the new features and enhancements here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/general-sequencer/cakewalk/sonar-x2-producer/news/a.play,n.14895.html
Common Home Recording Studio Mistakes To Avoid
A love of music sometimes isn’t enough to motivate us to get to work in the studio. Keep your goals reasonable. Instead of being dissuaded by the huge cost of professional equipment, remember that home studio gear doesn’t need to be expensive to get good results, and that there is a lot to be said about who is working with the equipment, not just what equipment they’re working with.
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Mono Panning And Compatibility
The difference between mono and stereo can ruin a mix if you’re not careful. Losing the cool stereo effects that you worked so hard on might be a little disappointing, but having your track sound lopsided when played with stereo output could be disastrous. Remember that mono and stereo can both refer to input and output. Take a few minutes to listen to your mix in mono to ensure there aren’t any compatibility issues.
You can read more about this here: http://www.audio-issues.com/music-mixing/panning-mono/
MONO2 Released From iDesignSound For iPhone
MONO2 from iDesignSound is a great app for audio work. With frequencies ranging from 20 to 20,000 kHZ, it’s very useful for getting equipment set up. You can optimize speaker placement while using this app for output and be more confident in your placement decisions. The app can even help with finding harmonic frequencies.
You can read more of the technical details here: http://www.idesignsound.com/mono2-iphone/