Sidechaining is when a signal processor is controlled by a signal that’s different than the one it’s effecting. An example would be the compressor on a bass reacting to the kick drum. This is done in order to create a tone curve that would cause the compressor to act very specifically.
A compressor has two circuits that work in conjunction. One is the signal path itself which is the signal from input to attenuation to output. While the other is the detector circuit which controls the attenuator. Another name for the detector circuit is the “sidechain” because it’s a chain of components that happens on the side of the primary signal chain.
Read more about this here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/sidechain-compression/
PreSonus Releases PX-1 And PM-2 Recording Microphones
PreSonus’ two new microphones are now available for shipping. It is suitable for a wide variety of recording applications. The new PX-1 large-diaphragm cardioid condenser mic and PM-2 stereo set of matched small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphones. Both microphones can be used together or individually, for any home or professional recording environment.
The PX-1 is a true large-diaphragm, side-address condenser microphone featuring a 1-inch (25 mm), gold-sputtered capsule designed for clarity throughout its frequency response range. While the PM-2 set comes with a stereo bar for XY mic placement. Both microphones are now available at PreSonus dealers at U.S. which retails at $129.95 for PX-1 and $129.95 for PM-2.
Read more about this here: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/recording/presonus-releases-px-1-and-pm-2-recording-microphones/
3 Ways to Reduce Harshness in Your Vocals
What should you do if there is harshness in the vocals? Let’s say the vocals were harsh in the 9 – 10 kHz area and you want it to sound a bit smoother? Note that harshness is generally found in the 2.5 kHz area. However, you have to consider the harmonic multiples as well, so it’s not surprising that the 10 kHz area (2.5 kHz * 4) will add its own harshness.
You may use a multi-band compressor with only the top-band activated. This way the compressor leaves the entire signal alone, except for region above 9 kHz.
Read more about this here: https://www.audio-issues.com/music-mixing/3-ways-to-reduce-harshness-in-your-vocals/
Genelec Expands “The Ones” Monitor Series With Three New Models
Genelec’s The Ones range was launched in 2014 with the introduction of the 8351A, and in 2017 it was joined by the 8331A and 8341A models. They have now expanded the line to serve a wider range of room sizes, listening distances, and SPL requirements.
The new series includes the new 8351B and 8361A coaxial 3-way monitors and the complementary W371A Adaptive Woofer System. The 8361A 3-way coaxial monitor is now the largest coaxial monitor in The Ones family. It is perfect at listening distances of up to 5 meters (about 16 feet), making it suitable for small- to medium-sized rooms.
Read more about this here: https://www.prosoundweb.com/channels/recording/genelec-expands-the-ones-monitor-series-with-three-new-models/
Review: Korg Gadget For Mac 2.5
Korg’s Gadget is a suite of synths and drum machines with a user-friendly interface. It is so easy to put them all together into incredible-sounding tunes. The good thing about it is it really gets to the heart of music-making: the fun of it. And best of all, it gives you great results.
There are four windows in the UI: one for your mixer (which shows each Gadget loaded per track), one piano-roll editor, the Gadget up close, and the song/arrangement. What Korg did was to take the most important parts of music-making, streamlined them and made them uncomplicated, so you can create tunes quickly.
Read more about this here: https://www.musictech.net/reviews/digital-audio-workstations/korg-gadget-for-mac-2-5/