PreSonus’ Studio 26 latest range include a huge bundle of software, 24-bit resolution, Studio One Artist and 2 mic/instrument/line inputs with XMAX-L mic preamps which makes it a serious contender for its entry level market.
You also get unlimited MIDI and audio tracks, loads of effects and instruments plus GB of free stuff including samples and loops. PreSonus picked some of the best plug-ins from a variety of developers to give you a wide range of very usable workhorse plug-ins and a sturdy and compact USB 2.0 interface.
Read more about this here: http://www.musictech.net/2018/04/presonus-studio-26-review/
Audio Recording
n-Track Studio 9, DAW For iOS, Available Now
If you want to use you IPhone or Ipad to create and edit your music, then you would love the new release from n-Track Studio 9.
The new user interface has a new graphic design and many improvements that allows editing capabilities on the timeline. It also adds improved knob touch gesture control, MIDI touch velocity support, and new EQ graphics. n-Track Studio 9 brings music collaboration inside your mobile DAW environment. The new integrated Songtree app lets you make music with others online.
Read more about this here: https://ask.audio/articles/ntrack-studio-9-daw-for-ios-available-now
12 Essential Steps to Mixing Lead Vocals
Transform any raw vocal tracks into a polished performance. Check out these vocal mixing processes from beginning to end that will surely transform your vocal projects in performance worthy masterpieces.From editing to adding EQ all the way to compression.
Step 1 Comping and Editing
If you have to ask the first step in mixing vocals this is it – editing, yes it’s not mixing at all. Most of the times covered by the artists but in case they don’t its all up to you. This process is called comping, simply put being creative with any given takes provided.
Read more here: https://www.waves.com/essential-steps-for-mixing-lead-vocals
6 Vocal EQ Areas You Need-To-Know About
Do you sometimes get frustrated while doing your vocal EQ’s? Do you feel stuck and could not flow with the rest of your track. Here is a list of things you can start with when you feel lost and need a way out how you can equalize your vocals in tune with your entire mix.
- The too low range – most of the times you can filter your vocals in the lowest range possible. Turn on the low cut filter when recording and you will surely get rid of the low-end rumble. You can start on 75 and work your way around it.
Read more here: https://www.audio-issues.com/music-mixing/need-to-know-frequency-areas-of-the-vocal/
Tips for Mixing the Low End
Imperfect rooms, monitoring and lack of experience are some of the factors that affect mixing the low end. Here are some concrete tips and tricks and tools that we can use to accrue experience in managing low end.
One tip is to listen for frequency masking which occurs when two instruments are fighting for the same frequency space. You can detect this by placing the Neutron’s equalizer module across your bass elements, turn on the masking feature, and assign the elements in question to monitor each other.
Read more about this here: https://www.izotope.com/en/blog/mixing/7-tips-for-mixing-the-low-end.html