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Logic Pro X Tutorial – Movement Sounds In Alchemy
The program Alchemy is an attractive option when it comes to sound. The program has a flexible architecture and plenty of modulation options to help create brand new sounds with an easy sense of movement. The program offers effects like modulate me and one-finger patches. Check out more in this article in reference all about Alchemy!
Check Out These SCARY Mastering EQ Curves
We seem to worry that we may either giving too much information or leaving the most important information. However, we should really be worried about the final result. Bjorgvin Benediktsson talks with Ian Shepherd about mastering EQ curves when editing music. Beneditksson also offers readers an opportunity to master these curves by offering his training class for free until the end of the day.
Key Takeaways:
- We often get worried about whether we’re boosting TOO much, or cutting important stuff OUT, but the real issue is whether it’s helping or hurting the final mix or master
- But the thing is, and I’ve been listening to the album masters multiple times, it sounds great!
- Ian Shepherd just sent me a couple screenshots of the mastering EQ he used on a couple tracks of The Long Wait album
“We often get worried about whether we’re boosting TOO much, or cutting important stuff OUT, but the real issue is whether it’s helping or hurting the final mix or master.”
Focusrite Red 4Pre Review – Seeing Red
At the top of the recording pile, you will always see Focusrite red there but let’s see what Red 4Pre interface has to offer when put to the test. The interface now offers an encyclopedia collection of interfacing options with high-impedance instruments inputs and two TRS main monitor outputs. There are many more options to explore.
Key Takeaways:
- The Red 4Pre interface combines the Red series styling with an almost encyclopedic collection of interfacing options.
- In addition to all the various I/O options, the big attraction on the Red 4Pre is the four preamps
- The sim has a great bluesey bite, which sounds great with our Strat.
“The Focusrite Red series comprises a selection of some of Focusrite’s most sought-after equipment, from the Red 1 preamp, to the Red 2 EQ and of course the Red 3, Chris Lord Age’s favorite buss compressor.”
Focusrite Reveal Focusrite Control
A new and free iOS app is now available that allows mobile control across many different audio interfaces. This iOS app is called Focusrite Control and is offered by the company named none other than Focusrite. The app is not available for android but is available for apple products. To learn more, read in this article.