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The latest addition to the Drum Drops library of virtual drum instruments is the first to feature a newly-designed interface. Version 2, as it’s called, has been built from the ground up by a new development partner, and will now be included with all new Drum Drops kit releases. The groove player, mixer, dynamics tools and effects sections have all survived the makeover, but now seem far more integrated and refined than in Version 1. Everything is more colorful and realistically rendered, not the graphic representation of the kit, which looks great and should help users bond with the interface.

Key Takeaways:

• Overall, the Vintage Folk Rock kit is an impressive addition to the Drum Drops catalogue of products.
• The only significant omission is the step-sequencer tool found in later incarnations of Version 1.
• There’s no denying that the basic sound of the kit (minus the built-in EQ, dynamics, tape emulation and effects) has a vintage feel.

“The groove player, mixer, dynamics tools and effects sections have all survived the makeover, but now seem far more integrated and refined than in Version 1.”

http://www.loopmasters.com/articles/3735

When recording songs, we tend to lie to ourselves and think, i’ll make it sound better later. Instead, we should set ourselves up for more musical success by putting in our best work on each stage. When writing a song, don’t stop when it sounds okay, stop composing when it sounds good. Similar, when you are recording the song, or mixing the song.

Key Takeaways:

• Six years ago, I was telling a lie to myself and the band I was recording at the time.
• It didn’t serve me or them well, and it certainly won’t serve YOU well if your goal is amazing recordings and mixes.
• Watch this video and see if you’ve made the same mistake I’ve made. Don’t worry — we can turn it around and get you great results in our home studios!

“Watch this video and see if you’ve made the same mistake I’ve made…and don’t worry, we can turn it around and make the change needed to actually get results in our home studios!”

http://therecordingrevolution.com/biggest-home-studio-lie/

There are many good reasons you should consider checking out this latest abelton tutorial. This comprehensive guide will take you through everything you could possibly wish to know about the new abelton software. Hands down this has to be one of the best and easiest ways to learn all the tips and tricks.

Key Takeaways:

• In this brand new video from Point Blank, PB Course Developer and Ableton Certified Trainer Freddy Frogs turns his attention to creative rhythm programming.
• To learn recording, engineering and mixing techniques as well as dive into DJing and even master the music business, Point Blank’s online Diploma courses cover all this and more.
• Graduates include Patrick Topping, Jon Rundell and No Artificial Colours so you know you’re in good hands.

“Taken from anywhere in the world and for up to 64 weeks, they’re some of the school’s most comprehensive courses.”

http://www.musictech.net/2016/12/creative-rhythm-programming-pb/

Compression mixing can be a complicated proposition. Unless you are very technically skilled, or well educated in sound mixing, adjusting the settings on your mixer can be an intimidating task. Thankfully, there are websites and videos offering detailed instructions on how to make your audio sound its absolute best. A solid piece of advice is to not focus on the numbers when working with sound settings – instead, focus on the sound you’re getting, and the sound you want.

Key Takeaways:

• Today I’m going to show you that no matter your Attack and Release settings, unless you have these two knobs in the right place you’re wasting your time.
• With studio gear so affordable and computers becoming increasingly powerful, you can now have everything you need to record and produce top notch music in your home for practically next to nothing.
• This has opened doors for musicians and bands to push their creativity to new heights without the burden of being on the clock in a commercial studio.

“Today I’m going to show you that no matter your Attack and Release settings, unless you have these two knobs in the right place you’re wasting your time.”

http://therecordingrevolution.com/compression-threshold-ratio/

There are plenty of expensive guitar software options on the market, but you don’t have to spend big bucks to get a high quality product. There are several free, downloadable software choices for everything from creating music, editing tracks, and emulating amps. Most of the software packages have advanced options available, but the free packages will get you the basics without spending any cash.

Key Takeaways:

• There are tab and effects options and a keyboard for playing it (we’ll assume if you can play a guitar, you’ll opt for the real thing, anyway).
• There’s no fuss, no bother, just download and boot up five great little plug-ins that you can feed your guitar audio through.
• As you might expect from the picture and the name, it emulates a proper bass guitar – not the easiest instrument to properly reproduce electronically.

“This is a suite of five plug-ins – yes, we said this was a Top 50, so now it’s a Top 55 – which are all amp simulators.”

http://www.musictech.net/2016/10/best-freeware-guitar/