One of the most important tools in audio recording is called compression.
This is not a walk in the park for most of us. In fact, even with a full understanding of every parameter, one would still get around just at 80%. But understanding its fundamentals allows you to explore so much more.
Here are a few of my articles on compression – Improve Or Ruin Your Audio With an Effect Called Compression and Vocal Compression Using Reaper’s ReaComp Effect Plugin.
Below is a link to a tutorial from Tuts+ where you can learn the most common mistakes people make when it comes to compression, and you night even be doing some of them of them.
Here is one example: Watch your meter! If you are currently not watching your meter then you are completely missing the point of compression, this should be automatic.
Read more here: https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/10-compression-mistakes-everyone-makes–cms-29083
Recording Software
Weird Yet Wonderful: 10 Audio Apps For IOS
Weird does not always come in negative some time it just takes a little exploration. Here is a brief list of iOS audio apps for music production for those seeking to be adventurous out there. (This list comes in no particular order)
Audio Stretch – “Performance unintended” Commonly known as a transcription tool, Audio Stretch can do far more than what it was intended to do for those willing to test its potential. It is a great tool for manipulating single audio files in terms of pitch and speed.
Bloom – “Limited but infectious” Appears to be very ordinary but appealing to the ears.
See the list here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/10-weird-must-have-ios-audio-apps/
Ample Sound's Ethno Ukulele
Known for several guitar plugins, Ample Sound has yet to stop in pursuing other string instruments recently coming up with an upright bass and now a ukelele. Ample’s Ethno Ukelele available in 32-bit and 64-bit plugins is a detailed virtual ukulele for both iOS and Windows and even offers a stand alone version.
Using a high-end hand-made koa wood ukulele from Hawaii to keep up with its high standards for instruments. The Kamaka HF-3 is the exact model used for Ethno sounds very different from inexpensive ukulele competitors. Warm and less brittle with the luxury of an automatic double tracking option.
Read more here: http://bedroomproducersblog.com/2017/06/21/ample-ethno-ukulele-review/
Outlook By Mode Audio
ModeAudio has released something new and it’s a hybrid. Combined with this analogue synths are the delicacies of orchestral and acoustic instruments, Outlook which is available in your choice of format, Acid WAV, Rex2, Reason, ReFill, or Live Pack. Packed with the numbers with 55 samples, 89 drum percussion 87 MIDI files, and 155 loops there is just so much you can do with this hybrid is truly a beautiful sounding set. Outlook also features acoustic and electronic instruments and percussion 445MB of 24-bit audio and 10 live 9 projects. Available in Ableton version where you can get 10 more projects with each kit in session view.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/06/mode-audio-outlook-review/
Choosing A DAW That Best Fits You
Choosing a DAW may not be as easy as one may think, considering that this decision once made might stay with you for quite some time. And switching from one to another may not be a good idea as well. So before you make any major decisions here are a few things you might want to consider. Understand your DAW, learning what it is for and what it can do to help you with your recordings will save you a lot of time in making this decision.
Understand your DAW, learning what it is for and what it can do to help you with your recordings will save you a lot of time in making this decision.
Read more here: https://music.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-choose-a-daw-thats-right-for-you–cms-29047