For the DJs out there, or folks interested in getting into the DJ world, you might be interested to know about Traktor Pro 2.5, Native Instruments' update to the awesome Traktor DJ software that lets you mix multiple decks, do remixes, loops, etc. … [Continue reading] about Native Instruments Traktor Pro 2.5 and Kontrol F1 For DJs
To Dither Or Not To Dither?
Dither is a type of low-level noise that is typically added to digital audio when reducing the bit-depth - going from 24 to 16-bit for example. Basically, dither is a random form of noise that gets applied because in digital audio conversions, you … [Continue reading] about To Dither Or Not To Dither?
Tips On How To Use Multiband Compression
Multiband compression is a tool that gives you more control over what gets compressed when you're, well, using a compressor (see our article What is Multiband Compression for more details). Usually the action of the compressor is universal in terms … [Continue reading] about Tips On How To Use Multiband Compression
Microphone Barbra Streisand Used In Evergreen Scene AKG C-12A
We just saw a clip, on CBS Sunday Morning, of Barbra Streisand singing Evergreen in the 1976 movie A Star Is Born. She is singing into a vintage AKG C-12A (not to be confused with the C12 or C12 VR). These are not manufactured anymore, but I checked … [Continue reading] about Microphone Barbra Streisand Used In Evergreen Scene AKG C-12A
Parallel Compression Tips For Drums
Here is a video showing some tips on how to do a kind of compression when you have drums in your music mix. These tips show something called parallel compression, and it uses Pro Tools. But as is usual with technique videos and articles, you can do … [Continue reading] about Parallel Compression Tips For Drums