Output, a company well known for its virtual instruments, unveils a first for them. I refer to Platform, a studio desk fit for musicians.
Known for innovative instruments like Analog Strings and REV to name a few, Output breaks the mold by releasing its latest product answering the call to the lack of quality and affordable furniture for musicians. Their goal according to CEO and Founder, Gregg Lehrman is to help musicians, producers, and composers to make music and in doing so is not limited to software and instruments. Platform unlike any other furniture out there was meant to be at the center of your studio.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/06/output-unveil-platform-desk/
Outlook By Mode Audio
ModeAudio has released something new and it’s a hybrid. Combined with this analogue synths are the delicacies of orchestral and acoustic instruments, Outlook which is available in your choice of format, Acid WAV, Rex2, Reason, ReFill, or Live Pack. Packed with the numbers with 55 samples, 89 drum percussion 87 MIDI files, and 155 loops there is just so much you can do with this hybrid is truly a beautiful sounding set. Outlook also features acoustic and electronic instruments and percussion 445MB of 24-bit audio and 10 live 9 projects. Available in Ableton version where you can get 10 more projects with each kit in session view.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/06/mode-audio-outlook-review/
GrapheneQ By ORA The Wonder Headphones
Thirteen years after it’s discovery in 2004, the so-called “Wonder Material” takes shape in ORA’s latest creation, the GrapheneQ headphones. The Canadian company offers this one of a kind headphones using graphene. GrapheneQ uses nanocomposite formulation that consists of 95% graphene bonded together to create this multi-layer casing that displays high stiffness and low density, acoustically speaking it has the quality to top the best performers in the market without that much of a cost. ORA also claims that GrapheneQ provides the smoothest frequency responses recorded, zero distortion, and crystal clear resolution across the entire audio range. All this at a lesser cost.
Read more here: http://www.soundonsound.com/news/ora-introduce-worlds-first-graphene-headphones
Choosing A DAW That Best Fits You
Choosing a DAW may not be as easy as one may think, considering that this decision once made might stay with you for quite some time. And switching from one to another may not be a good idea as well. So before you make any major decisions here are a few things you might want to consider. Understand your DAW, learning what it is for and what it can do to help you with your recordings will save you a lot of time in making this decision.
Understand your DAW, learning what it is for and what it can do to help you with your recordings will save you a lot of time in making this decision.
Read more here: https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-choose-a-daw-thats-right-for-you–cms-29047
Mixing Background Vocals
Background vocals is as important as any part of your recording, and understanding it and learning to treat it right enables you to place it properly in your mix thus giving you that perfect mix everybody wishes to achieve. Here is a guide to help you achieve all of these. First and foremost you need to understand that two simple truths when it comes to mixing background vocals. Number 1 – not every track should take the front act, in the case of background vocals a little less is always better. Number 2 – background vocals need their own space/sound, so be intentional with them.
Watch more here: https://www.recordingrevolution.com/mix-background-vocals/