19 July , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
PreSonus introduced Studio One 4 Prime, an updated version of its free digital audio workstation based on flagship music production software. We often recommend Studio One Prime as one of the best free music platforms for beginners. Its biggest drawback is that the free version cannot load VST or AU plugins (this requires StudioOne Artist […]
Read more >6 June , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
VST plugins are one of the most talked about (and often controversial) topics among composers and sound engineers. Manufacturers claim the maximum possible transfer of analogue character in their products, but in practice the picture is not always colorful. We did a short survey and got a list of the most popular audio processing tools […]
Read more >19 May , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
A rack is a metal structure designed to secure technical equipment (applicable to studio devices, routers, stations, etc.). Its dimensions are standardized and are 482.6 mm wide (19 “inches) and 600/800/900 mm in depth. Sometimes the width can be 23 and 10 inches. If we look at the example of a recording studio, then in […]
Read more >6 May , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
Today, many composers process music on their own. There is nothing wrong with this, and in this article we will not analyze the pros and cons of this approach. Over the past few years, an incredible number of plugins have appeared that promise great mastering opportunities. Consider the best of them! Mastering analyzers Analyzers are […]
Read more >20 April , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
It seemed that the development of modules had stopped, but it wasn’t there! The Slate Digital team has just announced a free update to Virtual Mix Rack 2.0. Virtual Mix Rack 2.0 adds a number of settings to the already very popular sound processing system. The main feature is what is called “Dream Strips,” a […]
Read more >18 April , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
Sound recovery plugins are tools you theoretically will never need. In the end, we all record audio at the right level, and in almost perfectly isolated rooms. But in the real world there are various types of signals (dictaphone, cassette, vinyl …) that cannot be cleaned with a regular gate, equalizer or compressor. Even small […]
Read more >7 April , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
“Books for nerds. I have not read books from school. Why should I read a book when I can just watch the tutorials on YouTube?” – Unsuccessful sound engineer. Successful mixing and mastering engineers for life students. It doesn’t matter if you have a degree in science or have written hundreds of essays on a […]
Read more >6 April , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
The purpose of studio headphones is to make the frequency response of the audio file as even as possible, allowing the sound engineer to hear all the errors. This gives more control over the sound and, in fact, this is what distinguishes them from ordinary custom headphones. Of course, today there are many expensive positions, […]
Read more >4 April , 2018 | Mixing and mastering
DAW Sonar gave a second life, thanks to BandLab. The updated version includes all the premium features of SONAR Platinum, such as the award-winning Skylight user interface, flexible ProChannel modules and a powerful 64-bit mixing engine. “We are pleased to continue developing SONAR in our new reincarnation called Cakewalk by BandLab. Ahead is aggressive development […]
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