Pro-Audio Files’ Ian Vargo has recently released a new course called Mastering in the Box, for those who wish to master the art of mastering. with this, in mind here is a list of some of the best plugins you can find for free. If you are on a budget or simply loves freebies try these 5 plugins for a better quality mastering without too much of the cost.
Since metering is essential for mastering the first on the list is Voxengo Span, providing users versatility in spectral analysis, metering, and clipping detection. With a simple and clear yet fully customizable interface.
Read more here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/free-mastering-plugins/
Getting The Low End Right
Mixing low end may not be the easiest thing to do but getting it right will surely bring satisfaction to you. Getting it right requires that you always consider different factors that may affect your recording in one way or another. Factors like your room, your speakers, and even your headphones. Here are 8 tips to getting your low-end right and have a better kick and bass. The “Basics” – this is always the best place to begin, understanding the basics and starting it all from there. Begin with room set-up and balancing, you can never leave the importance of these two.
Read more here: https://www.musicianonamission.com/mixing-low-end-kick-bass/
Record Drums Like A Pro: Find Out How
Professional audio engineer Matthew Weiss recently teamed up with Pro Mix Academy to come up with a brand new training on Drum Recording. “Recording Drums” with Matthew Weiss is an in-depth training course with touring drummer Matt Star. This training will cover from tuning your drums to choosing the right microphone to placements and miking techniques and everything else you need to know to come up with that perfect drum sound for your track. The training is a step by step guide that will provide you tools, techniques, and tips that even those who has never done a recording before would find it very useful.
Read more here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/recording-drums-matthew-weiss/
Achieve That Screaming Electric Guitar Sound
Grammy Award Winner and Instructor at Dark Horse Institute Steve Lamm shows us the best way achieve that screaming electric guitar sound from your home studio without annoying your neighborhood. So get your electric guitar amp and crank it up with these tips.
In order to achieve this proper placement is an important factor to consider. Here is what you will need, an amp, two microphones, and a closet.
Begin by resting your amp flat on its back in a corner against the wall away from you. This give the sound more room travel before hitting the ceiling and bouncing back, with this you will avoid phase cancellation.
Watch video here: http://darkhorseinstitute.com/tech-tuesday-how-to-get-a-screaming-electric-guitar-sound/
Now Available – EastWest MIDI Guitar Instruments Series
EastWest, together Fishman, the creators of the acclaimed TriplePlay Wireless MIDI Guitar Controller, has teamed up to create series of virtual instruments specially made for MIDI guitars. It consists of FIVE volumes: Orchestra, Ethnic & Voices, Soundscapes, Guitar & Bass and Keys & Percussion.
The five collections are available now for an introductory price of $159 each, down from a regular price of $179 each.
Read more about this here: http://www.soundonsound.com/news/eastwest-midi-guitar-instruments-out-now