Conceptualized in the 1960’s Bob Moog made it possible through his modular design for the masses to avail. Later on, it was well known as the Mini Moog, it was analogue synthesis right at the palm of your hands. what started as a concept of creating new types of sound is now well known and pretty much is used in any recording.
Today we call these different types of sound creation as filters, here is a quick lesson on filters, how and why you should use them.
We begin with an oscillator also known as the bit that makes the noise.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/01/modular-synth-tutorial-eurorack-filters/
Boost: Magic's New Plug-In
Whether you are new or has a number of years to your experience in audio recording we all know how difficult it is to get the balance when it comes to our recordings. How to make the sound full and polished without compromising its volume. Magic might just the have the Boost you need. Yes, Boost is Magic’s new plugin, and it has one goal: A fuller, wider and louder mix. Which they also promise will take a minimal amount of processing. Isn’t that great? All of these with less amount of work. Boost is available for both PC and Mac.
Find out more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/01/sample-magic-new-plugin-boost/
Good Tuning And Why Is It Important In A Recording
It is easy to get away with recording imperfections nowadays, with all the technology available that helps ease the damages done by small mistakes. For example, an instrument out of tune can be filtered by a software called Melodyne and limit damages to your overall output. But does this mean that we go away with the simple task of tuning our instruments? Definitely no! Although these software’s were created to assist us in recordings it doesn’t mean that we go away our checks. Dealing with things from the start is better than having to patch up things in the end
Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/the-importance-of-good-tuning.html
Impact LX49+ By Nektar Technology
Nektar Technology takes a different approach with how smart controller keyboards work with your computer, hence the release of Impact LX49+. Their goal, to provide a smooth integration in between DAW’s.
The LX49+ sits somewhere in between Nektar’s Panorama and Impact keyboard controller. The catch? although the LX49+ comes with big features it also comes in a more affordable package. Imagine all the great features with all the extra cash.
The LX49+ replaces the old LX range but adds more extensive features and a better dynamic range for the pads and the keys. All that is left to do is to plug and play.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/01/nektar-lx49-review/
How To Avoid Those Muddy Mixes
If you are running your own home studio then you know that muddy mixes are things you should avoid. If you have encountered or you are currently having issues with this issue then you are on the right track. Here a some of the common mistakes that often lead to muddy mixes. If you can learn them you can avoid them, then you’re on your way to clearer and better sounding recordings.
Here are the 5 things you should be avoiding immediately.
Before anything else, check your arrangements, there is no point trying to fix a muddy mix if you have poor arrangements.
Read more here: http://blog.discmakers.com/2016/12/five-mistakes-that-can-lead-to-a-muddy-mix/