Jake Weston

As technology begins to wrap itself around nearly every industry and disrupts it unlike anything before, musicians are starting to feel the heat to stay atop the latest digital and tech related trends to benefit their music making abilities. If you decide to record your own audio without enlisting the help of a professional, it is absolutely crucial to know your way around various audio interface softwares in order to give you the know-how on how best to setup the track.

Key Takeaways:

• The Ledgernote.com bloggers intercede for those experiencing audio interface problems that may require troubleshooting.
• One home visit, made to try to discover why a recording was badly distorted, proved puzzling until it was found that the recording was inadvertently being done through the laptop mike.
• Even should you own a modern plug and play interface system, the reality is it's never as easy as plugging in your interface and getting signals.

“Being a musician usually involves learning an instrument and some music theory, but rarely do we anticipate needing to learn our way around computers to enhance our hobby.”

Read more: https://ledgernote.com/blog/q-and-a/audio-interface-recording/

The newest Line 6 Helix Native amp-modelling tools provide music producers with an array of new features and capabilities that previously were more difficult to attain. The seamless transition and integration between hardware and software makes it immensely efficient, while also compatible with a wide array of different equipment. It has outlets for 16 microphones to be connected at once, 62 amplifiers, and boasts a wide range of 104 sound effects for music producers to let their imaginations run wild.

Key Takeaways:

• Line 6's Helix Native Key amp-modeler has the ability to transition from hardware to software, 37 cabinets, 67 amplifiers and 104 effects.
• The Helix Native also has no less than 16 microphones, besides supporting third party impulse responses.
• It also has a rack unit with optional foot controller and fully featured LE pedalboards.

“Line 6 has some history – that’s an understatement – with guitar-amp-and-effect modelling, in both hardware and software.”

Read more: http://www.musictech.net/2018/02/line-6-helix-native-review/

A new software that has been released by Output Inc has taken digital music making to an entirely new level, providing producers with tools and capabilities never before seen. The software provides an array of brass and wind sounds to get whatever atmosphere you want, and blends the traditional with the non-traditional to produce sounds that work perfectly in sync with the lyrics, and are sure to take those who hear it for a pleasant surprise.

Key Takeaways:

• Output Inc. has announced its release of a new virtual instrument, dubbed,”The Next Level Air Instrument,” called Analog Brass & Winds.
• Output Inc, CEO Greg Lehrman notes,”we live taking something traditional and flipping it on its head.”
• The company's intention was to build a VST that was part synth and part ensemble, so the result is detuned and raw,

“The meticulously sampled recordings range from traditional techniques to wildly unusual ones.”

Read more: https://musewire.com/output-releases-analog-brass-winds-blurs-line-from-powerful-orchestral-sounds-and-legendary-synths/

The intricacies and details of mastering music has seemingly become a forgotten art among new musicians in the digital age, as various tools and software have given the ability to make it a do it yourself project. However, the fact of the matter is that the subtleties which exist in mastering music are often overlooked by these newcomers, and thinking they know about the concept and not getting professional help can truly damage the quality and feel of their songs.

Key Takeaways:

• Digital and technology is becoming a core component of the musical industry.
• The art and necessity of proper mastering on each track has become lost as people now use software.
• Believing that one knows all about mastering based off these programs is a dangerous thing.

“But others, myself included, tend to feel that mastering and stereo bus processing in general may be better as a separate, final stage: the more traditional approach.”

Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/why-just-a-little-mastering-knowledge-can-be-dangerous

When it comes to recording songs in a professional studio, every aspect needs to be crucially analyzed to ensure that the sound quality that comes out is the absolute best. One thing that should never go overlooked is the significance and impact of having the right headphones when recording in the studio. The proper pair can give you the tools needed to record your first song at the highest quality and impress people who hear it.

Key Takeaways:

• While less glamorous to the producer than other production aspects, creating a great headphone mix is crucial when working with vocalists.
• A great set of headphones can help transport a vocalist, aiding them in creating a great sound.
• Adding some reverb or compression into the headphone mix can aid the singer in entering the fantasy realm they need to enter to create a great track.

“In reality, buying a great pair of headphones could be more crucial to recording than the purchase of another flashy compressor.”

Read more: https://theproaudiofiles.com/headphones-in-the-studio/