Committing your virtual instruments as audio is the first step before you start mixing a song.
The video explains the preferred method of handling this: freezing the instrument as a multichannel file using the Steven Slate Drums 4.
Watch the video here: http://reaperblog.net/2017/04/freeze_multichannel_vsti/
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Musikmesse 2017 Highlights
The 2017 Musikmesse ended in Frankfurt last week, though it was a bit disappointing compared to last year, we have found several highlights worth mentioning.
The launch of General Music introduced in Frankfurt the latest rendition of the Promega digital keyboard, Promega 2+ tops our list. The audio engine combines sampling and modeling to handle string resonances, damping and even release. According to the manufacturer, the 88 keys are weighted, it has 160 note polyphony, 45 sounds and 128 presets (including 64 user presets).
Read the rest of the highlights here: http://en.audiofanzine.com/audio-music-gear/editorial/articles/best-of-musikmesse-2017.html
Five Dynamic Processing Modes Offered By Peak Rider 2
Impact Soundworks has announced the release of Peak Rider 2, a powerful FX plugin that allows you to control dynamics in a new way.
Peak Rider 2 uses five unique processing modes to smoothly shape the dynamic and frequency contours of your audio. You can use an external sidechain as the peak controller, an internal copy, the new generated synth / noise tone. Also available in this version is a clean and clear parametric EQ Mode.
Read more about this here: https://musewire.com/impact-soundworks-debuts-peak-rider-2-with-five-dynamic-processing-modes/
Subtle Modulation With Tremolo
Usually used with an intense effect, Tremolo is the most used for classic surf pulsing or for a more techno effect. However, it is can be used to create that subtle yet beautiful motion and energy to your track. Try synching it to the tempo of your song, and then applying it to a guitar, bass, or pad track.
Read more about this here: https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/mix-tip-subtle-movement-using-tremolo/
The New Reason Rack Extension By Propellerhead
You can now add nylon stringed guitars to your mixes, with the new Reason Rack Extension. The Fingerpicking Nylon A-List Acoustic Guitarist is Propellerhead’s latest addition to their A-list Series. Inspired by the growth in demand for the popular A-List, Propellerhead brings in expressive nylon string guitar sounds that you can add to your mix.
The Fingerpicking Nylon extension comes with 60 musical styles you can choose from. And promises professional sounding performance that suits all types of projects, Here are a few samples to name a few: languid legato passages and flurried flamenco riffs.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/04/propellerhead-fingerpicking-nylon/