When operating our DAW of choice, we hear talk about ‘committing things to muscle memory’. I’ve always understood what it means, but it’s not a phrase I personally use that much. But it’s very significant when it comes to trying to incorporate a control surface with your DAW.
Channel Mode And Folder Spill - 2 Great Reasons To Try The Avid S1
The Avid S1 opened up the Eucon ecosystem at an accessible price point. If you’ve never tried one, check out these two videos which illustrate some of the most attractive features of the way these surfaces work together with Pro Tools.
SSL 360 Link Controller - First Look
SSL’s UC1 hardware was created to control the company’s audio plugin channels strips. Answering many users’ requests, now hands-on control awaits any third party VST3 audio plugin. We get up-close to see how 360 Link can supercharge the UC1 in more ways than one.
Practical Ways To Get To A Great Mix Faster
Engineers are being bombarded with information along the lines of “STOP DOING THIS”… Whether you’re a new engineer or just fancy a fresh perspective, here we flip that to talk about some positive techniques to get the mix most of the way there.
How To Use Two Compressors To Control And Shape Vocals
With all ears on the song’s vocal, using compression can be used to control levels, but also to shape voices creatively. Here we show you different ways to use two stages of processing to get the sound.
Audio Things No Studio Can Survive Without
There are some things that all studios need. Whether you’re starting out and looking to grow your arsenal, or considering downsizing after years of retail therapy, here we outline some of the things that your studio will always need contrasted with those that can wait…
5 Pieces Of Audio Gear I Wish I Had Got Sooner
With so many amazing things vying for new engineers’ attention, knowing what to get first is never easy. With more audio choices on the table than ever before, here Luke talks about what would have made his life easier sooner.
Eucontrol 2023.11 Released
Using GroundControl Sphere With Eucon Monitor Control
Avid’s Eucon protocol allows tactile command of hardware monitor controllers from the console, but a recent development sees a pairing with the latest virtual controller for stereo and surround formats. We show you how to get up and running.
Five Audio Production Things We Loved In July 2023
Whether summer means the beach or the ski slope, some engineers will still be in the studio taking in the sights and sounds of the newest gear and software from names big and small. Here we round up our favourite pieces from July.
How To Control Pro Tools Plugins Using MIDI
With Avid providing deep hardware surface integration for Pro Tools audio plugins via Eucon, those using other devices have had to work with greatly reduced functionality. Can one solution finally allow haptic heaven with any MIDI controller? We find out.
We Compare Video Features Of Pro Tools, Studio One, Logic Pro And REAPER
While recent statistics show Pro Tools’ continuing spot as the number one DAW in use for those recording and mixing to picture, here we list some of the video features that define four DAWs: Pro Tools, Studio One, Logic Pro & REAPER.
Luke Goddard Product Of The Year 2022 - SSL UF8
With each member of the Production Expert team narrowing down the product that makes their working life better, Luke Goddard talks about 2022’s contribution to his mixing inventory: SSL’s UF8.
Experts Dream Studio Advent Calendar - Day 23 Kii Three
The Experts team wondered what we thought people would want to find behind the windows of a dream studio advent calendar. Russ Hughes chooses the Kii Three Studio Monitors.
Experts Dream Studio Advent Calendar - Day 20 Avid S6
The Experts team wondered what we thought people would want to find behind the windows of a dream studio advent calendar. Paul’s next choice - The Avid S6
Try Turning This Off In Your Studio - It Might Help Your Mix
With seemingly limitless functionality at the engineer’s disposal, the modern DAW is pivotal to any mix done inside the computer. In spite of this, could the workstation be drawing too much attention away from the ultimate mixing technique?
Avid Eucon 2022.9 Control Surface Software Released
Avid has announced the release of their Eucon control surface software v2022.9. We have the details.
Universal Control - Everything You Need To Know
If you own Presonus gear, Universal Control is the software that will help you get the most out of it. Here are our four things that it can bring to your studio life.
Recording Industry Milestone - Products That Changed The Studio
Mike retired at the end of 2021 and he suggests this gives him an ideal view to respond to the great question about what makes a classic in our business posed in our recent article What Modern Studio Equipment Will Become Classic? and why he believes we will see a lot fewer classics in the future.
A Great Way To Choose Your Avid Surface
Avid’s modular control surface ecosystem presents a huge number of permutations for potential users. Being able to visualize your facility’s console before it lands is essential if the most is to be had from it.