28 April , 2017 | Mixing and mastering
If the task is to open a recording studio (home or commercial), many people ask questions: – where to start? what to buy first? What is required in the studio? what to focus on? In order to answer these questions, think carefully about your future plans and decide whether you will only record vocals and […]
Read more >17 April , 2017 | Mixing and mastering
It’s great to share your work with the audience, but creating a joint track with someone whose tastes match yours is even better! Often happens when a musical idea does not end, and this draft version is gathering dust in the archives of your best practices. Why not finish it with someone who is also […]
Read more >10 April , 2017 | Mixing and mastering
You can save money by buying a set of plug-ins right away than by collecting them separately. Here are some of the best collections in the world. While most companies offer the purchase of plugins individually, it is much cheaper to buy the kit right away. But there are a lot of virtual vst plugins, […]
Read more >4 April , 2017 | Mixing and mastering
These six synthesizers are still being produced, and fall into the look, but don’t touch category. Even if your finances allow you to purchase them, now there are many new devices that can compete in sound and build quality. If you are suggestible by nature, and assume that a good city cannot work without an […]
Read more >13 March , 2017 | Mixing and mastering
Choosing a microphone for a home studio, having a limited budget, we are usually interested in the price-quality ratio. Check this list to find an acceptable option for yourself. It is important to note that the shape and price of these microphones are not quite comparable with professional ones. But they completely justify the cost […]
Read more >11 March , 2017 | Mixing and mastering
Shit–control – this is the control of the mixed / mastered material on the monitors, which give an even balanced sound (not necessarily high-quality). Often, these monitors are used in addition to the main monitors that mix music. It can also be attributed to the concept of “shit control” sound control in the reference headphones. […]
Read more >4 March , 2017 | Mixing and mastering
The heart of the studio is a computer, a sacred place where we store our music programs and plugins. Many composers and engineers are wondering: which is better to choose. “Mac or PC? What is better for making music? ” Our answer is always the same: “buy a good powerful system!”. Will it be Apple […]
Read more >28 February , 2017 | Mixing and mastering
If you are looking for a free mastering limiter, here is a list of some of the best that many producers and mastering engineers use. 1. LoudMax LoudMax is certainly considered one of the most popular free limiters. It maximally preserves the original character of the sound, even with strong compression of the audio signal. […]
Read more >30 January , 2017 | Mixing and mastering
In 2016, many Kontakt sampler tools were released. We picked up some favorites that undoubtedly surprised. Developers continue to evolve and move on, beyond existing alternatives. If you are looking for orchestral libraries, incredible sound effects, emulations of vintage analog synthesizers – we have something to offer you! 1. Wave Alchemy Revolution Imagine a library […]
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