Elaine Sy

Review: RØDE TF-5

August 16, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

A pair of precisely matched, high-quality microphones is essential if you aspire to make serious, true stereo recordings. RØDE Microphones, an Australian based manufacturer produces an extensive range of microphones which are appropriate to a multitude of applications.

In collaboration with Grammy award-winning classical music engineer Tony Faulkner, they designed the TF-5. It is best suited to critical recording where purity of tone and a natural, clean character are of supreme importance. It is a small diaphragm, externally biased condenser design with a fixed cardioid polar pattern. Also, without added compression, the TF-5 can reproduce all the dynamic range effortlessly, going from quiet to loud without restriction.

How To Mix In Your DAW Using Analog Hardware Effects

August 15, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

Currently, the music world is dominated by digital recording, mixing, and processing, but the interest in analog sound has continued. It’s the unique qualities of analog audio that have become more popular than ever. That’s the reason why some mixers turn to real analog hardware instead of virtual emulations.

There are plug-ins that emulate the distinctive character of analog hardware, However, a smaller, dedicated band of engineers and producers still turns to the real thing which is the actual analog hardware. It provides the warmth and presence that everyone deems so desirable.

Review: Steinberg SpectraLayers Pro 6

August 13, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

The audio waveforms show the amplitude and time domains of the audio. This enables certain kinds of editing to be done directly on the audio waveform such as cropping, editing, crossfades and so on. However, you couldn’t set up an EQ by interacting directly with a conventional audio waveform.

The most sought after tool in audio editing would allow you to work in all three domains simultaneously. That’s exactly what Steinberg’s new SpectraLayers Pro 6 audio editor has been designed to do. It makes light work of removing unwanted noises, pops, clicks and such. It can even handle more fundamental issues such as hum and broadband noise.

Review: iZotope Neutron 3 Advanced

August 13, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

The new iZotope Neutron 3 Advanced is similar to Neutron 2 on the surface. However, as you explore its features, you’ll see that it contains a number of remarkable inclusions and refinements. By far, this is the best version of Neutron.

The Mix Balance is a unique feature that can automatically set the volumes of your tracks to create an initial mix. It also has seven main processors built-in, which includes the Equalizer, 2 Compressors, Gate, Transient Shaper, Exciter, and new Sculptor modules plus individual plug-in versions for each. Neutron is definitely an all-in-one option worth considering.

Waves Audio & Abbey Road Studios Unveil Abbey Road Studio 3 Plugin

August 12, 2019 by Elaine Sy Leave a Comment

The Abbey Road Studio 3 plugin was produced in collaboration with Abbey Road Studios and powered by Waves Nx immersive audio technology. It’s designed by top acousticians to bring forth an extraordinary music production and mixing environment.

Some of its features include three sets of stereo loudspeaker setups: nearfield, midfield, farfield. In addition, the plugin also delivers 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, modeled after the studio’s original surround setup. It does not only have the capability to obtain a professional-sounding work environment but easy and affordable access to one of the best-sounding rooms in the world.