Commentary

Key Takeaways:

• • Many producers utilize the wet and dry features in order to create a more blended aspect to their tracks.

• • Aux channels are beneficial because they give you the convenience of sending features onto other tracks instead of just one.

• • Altiverb is a favorite among producers due to it being around for so long as one of the first convolution reverbs.

“The primary reason I turn to multiple kinds of reverbs in the same session is that they are sonically different and offer up a multitude of production options. While the different kinds of reverbs may provide a variety of sounds within the plugin itself, such as plates, rooms, halls, churches and so on, some of them have certain overall characteristics that make them unique.”

Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/reverb-plugin-shootout

The chorus samples that are found in the EastWest Hollywood Choir package are some to truly write home about! Not only do they feature both male and female choirs, but they also allow you to edit your takes with their WorldBuilder 2 feature. This particular feature has the ability to give you the option of phrase vocalizations. Unfortunately, you’re going to need quite a bit of disk space available due to the package size weighing in at 59GB for basic and 8GB for gold.

Key Takeaways:

• There are both male and female choir groups included in the package.
• The main version of this package is over 50GB, while the gold version sits at just 8GB.
• EastWest Hollywood Choirs comes with vocalization features for advanced editing options.

“In both cases, the timbre is immediate, centered and offers a really nice balance between brightness and warmth, while there are plenty of choices of performance.”

Read more: http://www.musictech.net/2018/05/eastwest-hollywood-choirs-review/

Antares Tech has announced the worldwide release of Auto Tune Pro, the newest iteration of its industry-standard pitch correction and vocal effects software. Additions to Auto Tune Pro include new interface modes, auto key detection, audio random access support, improved graphical mode, HiDPI support and a more user-friendly settings menu. There is also a “Classic Mode” That supports emulation of the Auto Tune 5. Auto Tune Pro normally costs $399, but customers who bought an Auto Tune 8 in January 2018 or later can receive a complimentary upgrade to Pro from Antares.

Key Takeaways:

• Buyers that want the industry standard of pitch-correction software can now find it at authorized dealers across the globe, or they can get it at Antarestech.com.
• Auto-Tune Pro has remained first in line, when it comes to creating the best, natural, real-time pitch correction and vocal effects for two decades.
• It’s newest version is streamlined to optimize workflow, re-engineered from base to top, and also incorporates many features generated from user feedback.

“The latest version of pitch-correction software from Antares features a redesigned interface and ARA support.”

Read more: https://ask.audio/articles/antares-autotune-pro-now-available

Recording is already a difficult process, fraught with chalkenges. But equalization, with its veritable rainbow of possibilities, is quite possibly the most challenging part of an already challenging task. Fortunately, Bobby Owsinski believes that despite the hurdles there are basic followable steps that should make the equalizing process much easier.

For starters, cut if the goal is to make sounds come in clearer and boost if the goal is a distinctly different sound. Also, listen for errant types of noise you wish to eliminate and cut at specified frequencies to do so.
For example, cut at around 250Hz to get rid of a muddy effect. Make the cut at around 500Hz if the sound that’s bothering you is somewhat obstructed, or sounds honky.

Key Takeaways:

• Because of the sheer wealth of possibilities, equalization is one of the most challenging and difficult aspects of recording.
• A basic guideline, is to cut if your goal is to,make sound come in more clearly.
• To help clarify the noise value of a muddy sounding recording you’ll want to cut in at about 250Hz.

“Boost if you’re trying to make things sound different. Sometimes you don’t want clarity as much as you want something to sound just different or effected. That’s the best time to use boost EQ.”

Read more: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2018/04/11/simple-eq-tips/

It is so imperative that you have the best recording gear when you’re venturing on your journey to becoming a successful producer. You’re going to want to find the most user-friendly gear that produces high-quality sound as effortlessly as possible. A good choice is the 
JBL 305P MkII, due to it having the ability to translate acoustic tones and other various sounds in a way that is much less confusing and advanced than other options on the market.

Key Takeaways:

• Sweetwater.com distilled their newbie recording gear picks list from a vast array of options, choosing those items that packed in lots of features and were forward thinking and easy to use.
• For sheer power, responsiveness and it’s array of nifty features, the JBL monitors, most specifically its 3 series, rates as a great recording choice for newbies.
• If you happen to have a Thunderbolt 3 equipped computer then your first and best choice for an interface should be Arrow.

“With near-zero latency, a pair of high-headroom Unison mic preamps with modeling technology, and a suite of UAD’s premium Analog Classics FX — including Pultec EQs, 1176 compressors, and a dynamite Marshall Plexi emulation — Arrow offers an astonishing amount of bang for the buck.”

Read more: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/best-recording-gear-beginners/