If you are struggling with success with EQ and your audio mixes don’t sober because you are not alone. As important as EQ is to every audio project we make, most of us know that it is also one of the most difficult things to get a grip of. Look further now because you too can be a pro and create those tracks you have dreamt of with these five tips that will surely add clarity and depth to you mixes.
EQ fits your tracks together but in order to do so each track needs to interact therefore it is not wise to use the solo button for you not to lose these interactions.
Read more here: http://blog.discmakers.com/2016/10/eq-and-your-audio-mix-five-tips/
Jazz Engineering by Todd Whitelock
Although a Berklee Music Production and Engineering graduate, Todd Whitelock gives more credit in experience than just a degree. When asked how he achieved so much in the industry and how he is now one of the top sound engineers particularly in Jazz, he simply says on-the-job training is what helped him achieve all of these.
Starting off as an assistant he worked his way up and has been with different recording companies including a 15- year tenure at Sony Music Studios New York where he gained the title Senior Recording Engineer.
Whitelock has worked with the greats like Wynton Marsalis, Stanley Jordan, and Chick Corea to name a few.
Read more here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/sound-technique/editorial/articles/todd-whitelock-on-jazz-engineering.html
Lucas Nano 608i by HK Audio
Featured by MusicTech as one of the top 6 products for 2016, the Lucas Nano 608i by HK Audio is your self-contained portable PA system and let me repeat it is portable. Now there is a huge difference between having an incredible set-up for a home studio and actually having to work mobile, or bringing your entire system with you. Yoe need to consider your travel, your location, your audience and much more. Then you think about these parameters the Lucas Nano is your perfect PA, you can come in complete with 2 speakers, as sub, and 8 channels to work with and did I forget to mention its portable?
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/10/lucas-nano-review/
The Top Freeware Guitar 2017 Edition
With 2016 nearly closing and 2017 is just around the corner there are already a lot of reviews and predictions with regards to gear, instruments, software and of course freeware. Who would not want freebies especially to welcome the coming year, with that in mind here is a list of guitar freeware that tops the year and a must have for the coming one.
Guitar freeware consists of five amp and instrument based plug-ins here are the best downloads.
The Amplesound AGm Lite II, the lite version of a Martin Guitar Emulator. although its free and an upgrade would cost a $169 this freeware gives you pretty much proper emulation without really paying for it.
Read full list here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/10/best-freeware-guitar/
The Right Mic For The Job
Although years of experience gives one good judgment regarding what particular microphone to use for a certain project, relying on the basics and considering a few details still wouldn’t hurt.
Here is a list of know-how when it comes to selecting the right microphone for the job.
One microphone doesn’t cover it all, even if you have the most expensive microphone sometimes its just not the one for the job. It’s all about characteristics.
Complement your instrument by choosing the right microphone. Choose something that has lower frequencies than your instrument so they don’t eventually clash and battle it out.
Find out more here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2016/10/19/choosing-right-microphone/