Ignite Amps has released a freeware guitar amplifier in compatible DAW software that is available on both PC and Mac. NRR-1 is an emulation of a custom hardware guitar amplifier custom-made for Fleshgod Apocalypse guitarist Cristiano Trionfera.
The latest update has improved triode modeling engine which provides better sound quality. The plugin can be downloaded completely free of charge from KVR Audio. You don’t need to sign up for a user account or activate the software after installation.
Read more about this here: https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2018/06/24/ignite-amps-nrr-1/
Home Recording Equipment
Anchor's iPad app is an all-in-one podcast studio
Anchor’s iPad app includes editing tools which allows users to trim, cut and drop in segments and effects at their whim. Best news is, you can get it on the App Store for FREE.
This new app allows us to record, produce and edit your podcast recording with using any fancy equipment and by just using your tablet. This is perfect for those who don’t want to have a lot of stuff but has a full sound studio in their hands.
Read more about this here: https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/19/anchor-ipad-app-complete-podcast-studio/
PreSonus releases Studio One 4
PreSonus has announced the release of Studio One 4, a major new update to their DAW that “combines the best of the traditional recording studio model with the modern methods of creating beat- and groove-oriented music.”
One of the key features of this new release is the new Harmonic Editing features which gives you the freedom to try out harmonies, transpositions, and chord progressions. They have also added a Chord Selector makes it easy to experiment with new chord patterns and ideas.
Read more about this new release here: http://www.musictech.net/2018/05/presonus-releases-studio-one-4/
Music For Picture: The Top 5 – Software for Soundtracks
Extremely popular and in demand nowadays are film and television scoring. And many musicians and producers are starting to get more and more involved. In this article, we take a look at the best 5 software and soundtracks you can use if you want to get involved with this trend.
Albion Tundra V, if you are looking to create subtle moods and sound spaces this is the best for you. Futuristic or melancholic drama’s for games.
Gothic Instruments – Dronar Hybrid Module, wonderfully atmospheric and pulsing soundtrack tool is perfect to describe what you sound you can produce with this software.
Read more here: https://www.instapaper.com/read/1060939149
Recording electric guitar – Tips and tricks
We all want our guitar recording to sound as lively as possible. So here are some tips and tricks that you can do to achieve just that. All of these techniques rely on the double-tracking principle, but this time the idea is to do some fine-tuning
First and probably the most obvious one is to double a crunch or heavily distorted guitar with a clean one, this way, you will be able to retain some precision. You can also double it with a folk guitar. This will give you much more definition and sustain on arpeggios.
Read more tips and tricks here: https://en.audiofanzine.com/recording-mixing/editorial/articles/recording-electric-guitar-tips-and-tricks.html