Multiband compression is an incredible audio tool if you can get past the fact that it, like many other terms in audio, is a bit scary and technical sounding. It's mainly used when mastering a song (see our article Mastering a Song – What Does It … [Continue reading] about What Is Multiband Compression?
Phoenix on Saturday Night Live – Double-Tracking The Lead Vocal
Did you notice the sound of the lead vocalist, Thomas Mars, on Saturday Night Live (April 6th, 2013)? That is the sound of double-tracking, or since it was a live performance, it would just be called "vocal doubling." Double-tracking a lead vocal is … [Continue reading] about Phoenix on Saturday Night Live – Double-Tracking The Lead Vocal
MIDI Tools For iPhone From iDesignSound
The MIDI Tools app for iPhone from iDesignSound is now available from the app store for free. This simple app helps your device work better with external MIDI devices, and even allows you to play chords. If you have any interest in using MIDI with … [Continue reading] about MIDI Tools For iPhone From iDesignSound
Data Storage, Audio Production, And You
Data storage on your production computer is an important topic. Not all hard drives are created equal. A few key points to look at are capacity, RPM, and warranty. You will know best how much storage will suit your needs, but the RPM (revolutions per … [Continue reading] about Data Storage, Audio Production, And You
Staying Motivated In The Studio
The ambitious dreams and aspirations of childhood are slowly replaced with reality as we age. Whether that's a good thing or not is up for debate. Are we better off living in the "real world", being happy with mediocrity and monotony? If you find … [Continue reading] about Staying Motivated In The Studio