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When it comes to the industry of music production, perhaps nothing has been more impacted by the advancements in digital technology than the ability for producers to use software to create otherwise unattainable sounds that occurred in the past. The new and free software, the TR-808 Drum Machine, provides producers with acoustics and drum sounds that will blow any producer out of the water, and give them more capabilities to create the sounds that they want.

Key Takeaways:

• Interested in some new drum patterns for your music? We have you covered.
• Check out these free selections for the TR-808, which will have you up and running in no time.
• Incorporate these into your next production to really get some positive feedback!

“So, you want to program your original TR-808, Roland Boutique TR-08 or Roland AIRA TR-8 & TR-8S with classic drum patterns?”

Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/this-online-library-of-free-808-drum-machine-patterns-will-blow-your-mind

Interested in mixing or recording from a bunch of different sources? Completely understandable, but eventually you’re likely to max out your capacity to take inputs. However, that’s not the end of the story, as there are easy ways to expand your capacity. The main means for doing so focuses on ADAT interfaces, which are optical interfaces which allow for much more expansion than the typical, advertised level of inputs. You just need to make sure that your devices have proper compatibility.

Key Takeaways:

• Adding more audio inputs will help to improve your overall workflow, as well as to create a more fluid final recording.
• If you are starting from scratch, the best thing to do is purchase more inputs than you think you will ever need.
• When you go to add more inputs, consider them patchbays that never need to be repatched rather than inputs.

“If you’re buying your first interface, I highly recommend getting more inputs than you think you’ll ever need.”

Read more: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/add-inputs-audio-interface/

You know already that Musictech.net has your back when it comes to thoroughly reviewing your studio staples. Recently, the site also came up with a great list of touring staples, the goodies that let you take it all on the road and continue to listen, jam, and record while you do it.
They’re best buy picks range from around 25 to upwards of 400 pounds, so there is a possibility for most budgets to choose from. They’ve put in mucs, headsets and interface options, all with mobility in mind.
Creative Omni got the site’s thumbs up, for being a Bluetooth speaker that was just about good enough to monitor with. IK iloud Micro had, per Musicnet, the “best small speakers.” period. RODE, Apogee, Audio-Technica and Shure all had mics that MT liked. Interfaces that MT interacted with positively included ones from, Focusrite, audient and iConnectivity.

Key Takeaways:

• If you need a mobile recording setup while on the road, there are many great options depending upon your budget and needs.
• Bluetooth speakers offered by Creative Omni or Audio-Technica are great for both listening and monitoring on your desktop.
• Apogee’s Mic 96k plugs right into your iOS device or Shure’s MV88 is versatile with a definite vintage vibe.

“From capturing audio with your phone to some ideal rugged ‘proper’ mics, here are four you can take anywhere”

Read more: http://www.musictech.net/2018/03/recording-on-the-road-buyers-guide/

Interested in doing your own audio recording and mixing? If so, there are a ton of different areas that the budding producer needs to become proficient in. One of these is understanding the different signal levels that come together in order to feed the mix. These include the mix level, the professional line level, and the consumer line level – all of which run at different amplitudes, meaning that a producer will need to take this into account when mixing.

Key Takeaways:

• Are you interested in mixing and recording your own music? If so, there are a few basic things you'll need to know.
• One of the keys has to do with understanding the different standard levels of signal you'll see.
• Mic levels, professional line levels, and consumer line levels all come in at different amplitudes, which you'll need to take into account when mixing.

“Back in the days when we used tape machines and consoles, we aligned all the machines so that an input or output level of +4dBu translated to 0 on the VU meters.”

Read more: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/understanding-signal-levels-audio-gear/

Obviously podcast producers and online vlog journalists are not all that jazzed by voice recording as an artistic and mechanical entity. That particular view of the act of recording is generally reserved for audio engineers. The good news is that even audio engineers don’t have to obsess over voice recordings as long as they keep in mind a few voice compression tips.

The ratio is there to regulate how far the volume will be reduced by the compressor. Don’t overdo it. The threshold determines the point at which the compressor is activated, too high you get barely notable compression, too low and the voice sounds smooshed.
Getting the attack and release time coordinated is important, because these timings dictate when the compressor starts reducing audio and when it brings it back up. You want to work on achieving the most natural sound possible. 2ms for the attack and 12ms for the release is often a good place to start.

Key Takeaways:

• An 18th century philosopher, Pareto, discovered the principal that suggests that in numerous scenarios 80% of the output needed is often created by a mere. 20% of the workers, or input.
• When it comes to audio recording, a setting of 3:1 means the volume will be set three times softer.
• The attack time dictates how quickly the compressor starts reducing the volume, while the release time notes when the compressor disengaged to return the volume to where it was.

“Compression is one of those tools that most people like to set and forget.”

Read more: https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/a-master-guide-to-voice-compression-how-to–compress-voice-recordings–cms-25105