Having a Dynamic EQ is a must have in everyones collection. Sonnox’ EQ pedigree gives you five bands of their Oxford Type-3 EQ filters, which offer proportional-Q and an onset detection feature.
SplineEQ’s visualiser displays frequencies in a more musical way, and it lets you visualize your cuts and boosts above and below the curve which makes it a staple to most. EQuilibrium is the plugin is that you can mix and match bands using circuit models of classic filters.
Read more about this here: http://www.musictech.net/2018/06/top-5-eq-plugins/
Recording Software
How To Use Parallel Processing During RECORDING to Get a Great Vocal Performance
Parallel can also be used during recording to get a better performance from your vocalist. It can make the sound of the voice huge.
Giving your vocalist a separate parallel signal in their headphones will make their voice sound produced and can often give them more confidence when recording. It gets great results because the vocalist feels like he’s singing on a record, not a demo without compromising the quality of your recording.
Read more about this here: https://www.audio-issues.com/recording-tips/use-parallel-processing-recording-get-great-vocal-performance/
Free NRR-1 Guitar Amplifier VST/AU Plugin Updated
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/
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/