Music making nowadays has become quite easy and accessible with different software choices available, and some are even free. With just a computer or tablet you now have a portable studio that can actually produce great sound. Unfortunately, this is not the same when going live although it is possible to create good music it does not have the feel of doing it an actual electronic gadget rather than using your computer. Now Korg made a solution for that with the release of Electribites you can now produce music with the complete feel of the gear. Because it’s handy but very powerful bringing your beats with you is now a possibility.
Home Recording Equipment
FabFilter Pro-R
In this age of technology, we are continuing to see an increase with regards to DAW’s and FabFilter Pro-R is coming to be a well-known plugin. The FabFilter Pro-R takes difficult reverb concepts and presents them in new, and easier way to understand.
The plugin works by adding a superimposed EQ curve on top of the same familiar interface of real-time waveform. Allowing different delay times for different frequencies. FabFilter Pro-R offers another unique feature is continuously variable Space control allowing the user to fade between dozens of different room models that automatically chooses a matching delay time. You might think it is impossible, think again.
Read more here: http://bobbyowsinskiblog.com/2016/12/05/fabfilter-pro-r-reverb-plugin/
Home Studio Set Up: Acoustic Treatment
Most of us think that a sound-dead (no reverb or echo at all) studio is very important. But that doesn’t necessarily make your room ideal for recording or even mixing. What you are really after is acoustic treatment.
The goal for recording is to absorb some of the sound bouncing (reflecting) around your room so that what gets recorded isn’t filled with reverb-y sound – like you recorded in a bathroom. You’d be surprised how many recordings sound like that.
By attaching acoustic foam panels at strategic places in your home studio, you can control echo-y reflections without killing natural sound.
If you have the budget, the absolute best thing to do is seek the services of an acoustician. These are experts when it comes to acoustics. Acoustic treatment can get pretty complex. Acousticians do all the math. It makes me cringe to think about it:).
But even if you aren’t in a position to hire an expert, you can help a lot by placing acoustic panels on your walls. See our article: Improve The Quality Of The Audio You Record At Home – Tip 6: Acoustic Treatment for my project in acoustic treatment. there are several before-and-after audio samples in that article so you can hear what acoustic treatment can do.
To get started, get yourself some acoustic absorption foam panels from Auralex. See picture on the left.
And for even more on the subject, check out this article from Audiofanzine: http://en.audiofanzine.com/homestudio/editorial/articles/acoustic-treatment-for-a-home-studio.html
MusicTech Focus Features Logic Pro X 2017
The latest issue of MusicTech Focus is now out and it features the latest version of Logic Pro X. Known as Apple’s number one DAW for music production, Logic Pro X 2017 is the highlight of the latest MusicTech Focus. Pretty much breaking down every juice you can squeeze from it. The magazine focuses on how you can get creative using the Logic Pro x 2017 software. They also discuss integration with other apps such as Drum Machine Designer and how you can get more from them.
MusicTech Focus made the issue almost exclusive to Logic Pro X 2017 to bring readers an in-depth look at Logic Pro X 2017
Find out more here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/12/mtf-logic-pro-x-2017/
New Plugins By MeldaProduction
MeldaProduction a well-known name in the music industry for its innovative and advanced tools for music production has been quite busy in 2016 releasing quite a number of plugins. However, there are four particular release that has caught quite an attention. Here are your potential game changers.
MPhatik – C99, combining amp simulator, convolution reverb, and a compressor in one product. The promise, to restore your audios original dynamics. With the use of side chain input, you can let MPhatic do the restoration while you focus on processing your audio.
MBassador – c39, for the Bass lovers out there this one is for you
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2016/11/meldaproduction-release-new-plugins/