ROLI recently acquired FXpansion, the London-based, award-winning audio instruments, and effects software developer. ROLI is now one of the fastest growing names in the industry and with the acquisition of FXpansion, it added new sounds and effects to its growing name. FXpansion has a wide collection of sounds and effects to add up to ROLI’s own set of music tools. Since the release of SEABOARD in 2013
ROLI’s work of pride, its very own touch responsive instrument called SEABOARD released in 2013 will now be developed alongside FXpansion gaining an additional support to its claim to be the “Future of the Keyboard”.
You can read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/09/roli-acquires-fxpansion/
The New Dynamic Delay (DDLY) Plugin from iZotope
There are a selection of instant go to delays available in the market today but if you choose to be a little more creative there is the iZotope Dynamic Delay plugin better known as the DDLY.
iZotope DDLY combines two delay lines split from top and bottom giving you an opportunity to be creative with your mix. You can also add character to a drum loop or your vocals by adding rhythmic complexity to your mix.
Having two split lines of delay allows you to send different signals thru these lines, one can be louder than the other providing a clearer sound.
You can read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/08/izotope-ddly-review/
How To Use iZotope Ozone for Mastering Tracks
Sweetwaters’ very own Mitch Gallagher recently sat down with renown mastering engineer, JonathanWyner. Gallagher had the privilege of seeing Wyner demonstrate iZotope’s Ozone. The said encounter will come out in a six-part video series where Wyner demonstrates how the Ozone can be effective in mastering your tracks.
iZotope’s latest upgrade the Ozone 7 Advanced has tons of major updates up its sleeves. Now you can even add creative elements to your mastering yet hear the sound perfectly with ease. Though the main focus is still mastering tracks Ozone 7 advanced provides you a variety of ways to create your tracks for mastering.
Watch out for more here: http://www.sweetwater.com/insync/how-to-master-tracks-in-ozone/
Record Better Guitar And Bass Tracks Even At Home
We know sometimes how limited a home studio can be depending on your budget and how it can affect your recording. In this video Graham, of the Recording Revolution, delivers 3 steps to improve your guitar and bass track recording – yes from your home studio.
First Graham shows how the price of your equipment does not necessarily determine the quality of your sound, as he reveals his current choices of guitars not belonging to the “A” list. Of course with a reasonable price Graham discusses that its more about strategy than simply buying the most expensive equipment money can buy.
We totally agree with Graham on this. In fact, it’s pretty much the core belief here at Home Brew Audio. Our motto is “knowledge trumps gear.”
You can watch Graham here: http://therecordingrevolution.com/2016/08/29/3-steps-to-recording-better-guitar-and-bass-tracks-in-your-home-studio/
Tascam DR-100 MKIII Handheld Digital Recorder
Mitch Gallagher, of Sweetwater, showcases the latest addition to the TASCAM digital recorder family, the DR-100 mkIII. This handheld digital recorder is loaded with features despite its small size. It comes with two microphones and still is able to receive external signals to produce the best recordings possible. That way you can use your favorite microphones (yes, there is switchable phantom power:)) or take the feed from a mixing console, etc.
The new generation DR-100 the mkIII is capable of recording different audio formats, it can even record MP3 and WAV files simultaneously. You can save files to a standard SD card or plug-and-play it in your computer via USB for easy access to your recording files.
It’s perfect for DSLR video (or ANY video for that matter) shoots. See our article about getting great audio on your videos here: How To Get Good Audio On Your Videos. The DR-100 mkIII would be perfect as a way to implement the tips in that article/video.
The mkIII has all the features you need for onsite or even studio recording.
Watch Mitch’s video here: http://www.sweetwater.com/insync/tascam-dr-100-mkiii-handheld-digital-recorder-review/