Any audio enthusiast we know builds anxiety when talking about metering and reference levels. It’s a topic that brings them to their feet, while some do fear it, it is still an essential tool for mixing. Yes, it’s not as glamorous as other topics but there is a reason for all those meters staying with us until today.
The basic function of these meters is to tell us whether we are above or below the optimal signal level since it is impossible to physically count the electrons traveling through the console or mic.
Now, this is often overlooked and we need to realize not all meters are created equal.
Read more here: https://sonicscoop.com/2018/01/25/dont-fear-meters-pick-right-reference-levels-mixes/
Avoid Walking Out And Breaking Up When Recording Your Band
Band recordings can sometimes be so intense it could lead to walkouts or worse break-ups. Now before going on with your recording here are some tips from experienced engineers and producers. From getting to know the band to achieving perfect takes every time here are 10 tips that you can do to produce the best recording an avoid all the hassles that go with it.
Go live, before entering the studio make sure to watch the band play live first as many as possible. You would want to keep that live entity when you begin your recording. It’s all about the performance.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2018/01/10-perfect-band-recording/
Music Distribution 101
Music distribution goes beyond just making it available, it is about making one’s mark in the industry. Whether it be your first release or your nth one, whether you are a newbie or a Grammy award winner distribution is as simple as it is basic.
Let’s go back to the basics, what is distribution? It is an act of sharing something to a number of recipients. It is the process of supplying goods when you refer to it as a business. And when you talk about music distribution we are talking both.
You want people to access your music period.
Read more here: http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/music-distribution/music-distribution-every-artist-needs-know/
The Best Synths For 2018
The evolution of software synthesizers continues at a such a rapid pace that Martin Delaney of musictech.net has rounded up the top 6 from a long list of software synthesizers to open 2018.
If you are planning to create a film here is the top choice for you.
Spitfitre Audio – BT Phobos
Well known for its libraries for film scoring Spitfire, relives its very first synth in BT Phobos an orchestral tool they have first produced. Bringing along sample-based synth worth 23GB.
If you are looking for depth here is the top choice for you.
Rob Rapen Predator 2
The Bob Moog-type of the synth world.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2018/01/6-best-soft-synths/
Universal Audio Release Arrow Bus-Powered Interface
The Arrow is a portable 2-in/4-out device for macOS and Windows that’s entirely bus-powered. The brand new audio interface from Universal Audio is their most portable interface to date.
Just like the previously released version, Apollo, Arrow has a 24-bit/192kHz A-D/D-A conversion, Unison preamp modelling technology and real-time UAD plug-in processing. Like the Apollo Twin, the Arrow features a large level knob, switchable to control either preamp or monitor levels, with clear metering and a row of dedicated function buttons.
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