A Windows-only wave editor, Sound Forge is a multitrack recording and editing environment similar to Wavelab. This 12th version includes a Wave Hammer 2.0, a mastering processor with compressor and maximizer and three new tools for audio restoration.
Sound Forge Pro 12 is a highly competent audio editor and multitracker with a very solid collection of tools for audio editing and processing but is missing MIDI for instruments. It has comprehensive and advanced editing and analysis tools that is a great suite of plug-ins.
Read more about this here: https://ask.audio/articles/review-magix-software-sound-forge-12
The PreSonus Studio 26
PreSonus’ Studio 26 latest range include a huge bundle of software, 24-bit resolution, Studio One Artist and 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L mic preamps which makes it a serious contender for its entry level market.
You also get unlimited MIDI and audio tracks, loads of effects and instruments plus GB of free stuff including samples and loops. PreSonus picked some of the best plug-ins from a variety of developers to give you a wide range of very usable workhorse plug-ins and a sturdy and compact USB 2.0 interface.
Read more about this here: http://www.musictech.net/2018/04/presonus-studio-26-review/
n-Track Studio 9, DAW For iOS, Available Now
If you want to use you IPhone or Ipad to create and edit your music, then you would love the new release from n-Track Studio 9.
The new user interface has a new graphic design and many improvements that allows editing capabilities on the timeline. It also adds improved knob touch gesture control, MIDI touch velocity support, and new EQ graphics. n-Track Studio 9 brings music collaboration inside your mobile DAW environment. The new integrated Songtree app lets you make music with others online.
Read more about this here: https://ask.audio/articles/ntrack-studio-9-daw-for-ios-available-now
Microphone Basics: The Beginner's Guide Stuff You Need to Know
Jumping in head first into the world microphone might not be the best idea. Because when you think you know it all you just might find out that this world is a little too complex especially for beginners. And like any craft what better way to approach it is not by jumping in but dipping your toes and immersing yourself in the basics. Let’s avoid getting too technical for now and just enjoy learning the basics of the microphone.
Set and forget, the truth is there are not much to know to begin using a microphone just set it and forget it.
Read more here: https://ledgernote.com/columns/studio-recording/microphone-basics/
The 7 Signs Of An Amateur Mix
There is always a process to follow if you want to create great mixes, and if you’re not there yet it would be a great idea to understand how to get there. Understanding these things might just separate your mix from an amateur to professional one. And if you have any of these characteristics listed below, it might be a good time to re-evaluate what you are doing and get to where you really want to be.
- No contrast – having the same structure and texture throughout the song might just be a good indicator that you need some improvement.
Read more here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2018/05/02/signs-amateur-mix/