Point Blank recently released its new tutorial video in line with its courses offered that includes the comprehensive BA (Hons) Music Production and Sound Engineering degree, also available online. This tutorial gives you a preview of the depth of this course and other things offered by Point Blank.
In this tutorial developer and instructor, Chris Carter gives out a few tips and techniques for sound design. In this video, Chris discusses in particular Reaktor by Native Instrument and how you can use it as an effect plugin. Using different effects such as reverb and delay Chris shows us chain Reaktor effects.
Read more here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/07/point-blank-reaktor-as-a-plugin/
Recording Tips and Techniques
sE X1 S Studio Bundle
Being known for giving high quality studio gear at an affordable price, SE Electronics comes up with yet another great deal. Bundling together an X1 S microphone, RF-X Reflexion Filter, an sE Isolation Pack (with pop shield) and a three-metre mic cable, what more can one ask for?
Music enthusiasts are already raving about this steal, giving it a 9 out of 10.
Read more about this review here: http://www.musictech.net/2017/07/se-x1-s-studio-bundle-review/
How To Use Envelope Parameters
Envelopes are often used in synthesis to modulate just about anything, but did you know that there are more ways you can use your envelopes? Before getting into complexity let us first understand the basics, like what actually is an envelope and how can we use it in everyday mixes.
Envelope by definition is a table of data points that is output over a specified period of time. Triggered by a new note or key press the output usually has a sustain stage dictating the overall duration depending on how long one presses the key.
The Stages of an envelope:
Find out here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/synthesis-101-envelope-parameters-uses/
Dubstep Essentials
Dubstep a genre of complex bass, loud drums, and a lot of cinematic movement basically creating power and excitement. Now, most producers find it confusing and difficult to produce with its larger than life feel, dubstep is pretty attainable once broken down into bits and pieces.
Take your step to the next level with these dubstep essentials. Dubstep is all about the loud in your face sounds but you can make it more professional by adding depth to your mix. Here is where contrasting becomes effective, by adding the right complimentary sounds you can add depth to your dubstep.
Read more here: https://theproaudiofiles.com/10-essential-tips-producing-dubstep/
Single Microphone Recording: Acoustic Guitar With Vocals
If you have ever attempted recording your acoustic guitar side by side with your vocals then this video is for you. You might have tried different ways or techniques including recording the guitar first then your vocals but it just did not give you that authentic feel. Here’s the good news this is totally achievable all you need is one microphone.
Yes, just one microphone! the key is to understand what and where. What – identify and understand the type of microphone and Where you are you supposed to place it. The key is to get the right height and distance.
Watch video here: https://www.recordingrevolution.com/recording-acoustic-guitar-vocals-time-one-microphone/