Plug-in effects have become the most important tools in a modern producer’s studio setup. The plug-in effect can do literally everything. From adding a gentle touch of reverb to your vocals to mastering a track; from helping to compose a tune to actually mixing one.
As with the virtual instruments before them, plug-in effects were developed to replace expensive hardware. Digital recording just wasn’t cutting it back in the early 1990s. This was because of those expensive analogue pieces that were used for recording throughout the 50s to 70s were ditched in the 80s to ‘do’ digital recording instead.
Read more about this here: https://www.musictech.net/2018/04/essential-guide-plug-in-effects/
Audio Technica Showcase M60x On-Ear Professional Monitor Headphones
Audio-Technica’s ATH-M60x on-ear professional monitor headphones is the latest addition to the company’s critically acclaimed M-Series line. Designed for studio, broadcast and mobile applications, the ATH-M60x is a low-profile, on-ear professional headphone model that utilises the same proprietary 45 mm large-aperture drivers found in the ATH-M50x, delivering exceptional clarity throughout an extended frequency range with accurate bass response.
The ATH-M60x’s low-profile, closed-back, on-ear design provides excellent sound isolation and a great fit, which is enhanced by the exceptional comfort and durability of the memory foam earpads and headband. The headphones come with three interchangeable cables and a protective carrying pouch.
Read more about this here: https://www.musictech.net/2018/04/audio-technica-showcase-m60x/
Getting up and running in PreSonus Studio One 3
This incredible music production software is available for both Mac and Windows and comes in three versions: Studio One Prime, Artist, and Professional. Prime is free, Artist around £80/$120 and Prime around £340/$480.
The Prime and Artist versions lack many of the virtual instruments and effects that you get with Professional. You also get more options to mix your music in different ways with Professional. plus more direct connectivity with music websites like Soundcloud. However, Artist is also a very good DAW option and you can often get it bundled free with Presonus hardware.
Read more about this here: https://www.musictech.net/2018/04/getting-up-and-running-presonus-studio-one-3/
Antares Auto-Tune Pro Now Available
Antares Technologies, the global leader in professional vocal processing tools, announced that Auto-Tune Pro is now available. For two decades, Auto-Tune has remained the industry standard for natural, real-time pitch correction and vocal effects. With Auto-Tune Pro, Antares has incorporated its most advanced engineering innovations.
Auto-Tune Pro features a sleek, intuitive interface that has been redesigned for streamlined workflow, offering new modes to help users work smarter and faster, whether they’re novices or seasoned pros. The update adds ARA support and incorporates user-requested features such as Classic Mode for creating the legendary Auto-Tune 5 sound.
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Pioneer DJ Releases HDJ-S7 Professional On-Ear Headphones
Pioneer released the HDJ-S7 professional on-ear DJ headphones. The new model offers outstanding audio quality, superior durability and improved functionality for comfortable DJing.
It is the world’s first on-ear DJ headphones to feature 40-mm HD drivers. Designed and built to be highly robust, they’ve cleared the US Military Standard MIL-STD-810G Shock test3, as well as our stringent in-house durability tests. The new model features a swivel mechanism, a flexible headband, and a smaller on-ear can, which is preferred by some DJs – so you can comfortably use the HDJ-S7 for every style of DJ monitoring.
Read more about this here: https://ask.audio/articles/pioneer-dj-releases-hdjs7-professional-onear-headphones