UK Customers can get the Rycote shock mount for free until August 31,2017 when they purchase the Aston Spirit multi-pattern capacitor microphone. Said to be “clean, solid and smooth with just a hint of flattery” by Editor in Chief Paul White, you can get the microphone for £349.
The Rycote shock mount retails for £59. Not a bad deal right?
Learn more about this here: http://www.soundonsound.com/news/buy-aston-spirit-get-rycote-shock-mount-free
Audio Recording
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
Free Spiral Generator From Soundemote
Spiral Generator is a freeware virtual instrument for PC and Mac inspired from the Oscilloscope Music that uses oscillators and oscilloscopes to create stunning visuals. It is based on an original algorithm created by Jerobeam Fenderson.
The interface is nicely laid out and easy to use that comes with set of presets that can be helpful in such a non-orthodox instrument. The product can be downloaded completely free of charge from the developer’s website. A valid email address is required in order to complete the checkout process and receive the download link.
Read more about this here: http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2017/05/15/soundemote-spiral-generator/
5 Vocal Recording Mistakes To Avoid
With all the details that go into vocal recording, your sound engineer may give you a lot of tips but here are some things you definitely should avoid if you want that perfect vocal recording that you dream of. These details are often overlooked and might just be what’s between you and your best recording.
Don’t just brush off those bad acoustics regardless of your studio condition. While it is understandable if you have a home studio and is working on a budget that you will have these issues but there should be a tolerable limit for you ignoring these things.
Read more here: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/5-vocal-recording-mistakes/
6 Microphones Best For Studio Tasks
Here is the latest list of microphones for the specifics of studio tasks, and of course like any sound engineer there is always the budget consideration.
Aston Spirit, the best all around microphone first. First known for their Origin microphone, Aston released the Spirit having Aston’s unique signature look but having a large diaphragm condenser that works well in a variety of instruments and in just about anything else. It matched and even outlasted some of the well known and expensive brands.
SHURE KSM8, the choice for vocals. a Dualdyne microphone that aims to outperform its predecessor Shure’s classic SM58
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/05/6-of-the-best-microphones/