Since Apple released macOS Sonoma v14.4 on March 7th 2024, not everyone who updated their macOS to this latest version has had a smooth transition. In this article we look at the issues that have caused some people problems.
Is this an audio production myth? The sound comes out of the speakers so if the sound isn’t as good as you’d like, it’s natural to think that changing them will fix things. But Julian suggests that there is more to it than that…
Krotos plugins are known for both their ease of use and the performative approach they take to creating sounds. In this video, Paul Maunder demonstrates using some of them in a short section from an action sequence.
In audio production, songwriting or music composition, creativity is the lifeblood of the industry. Yet, despite its importance, creativity remains an elusive concept. The most enlightening, and entertaining breakdown of creativity has to be a lecture by John Cleese which methodically explains the conditions necessary for successful creative work.
In this video interview, Ian Sampson, the mastermind behind the Hush Pro noise reduction plugin, talks to Paul Maunder about the process of machine learning when developing the plugin and what the future holds for Hush Pro
Knowing when or when not to reach for the compressor is just as important as knowing how to dial in the best settings. Here in our guide we explore some of the common pitfalls engineers must navigate to get the best out of their gear.
This week’s free plugin is Analog Obsession’s MoMa, the first Machine Learning plug-in from this very popular developer of free plugins. MoMa is a fully passive ‘mojo’ box with Glue & Mojo modes. It also offers Even & Odd Harmonics modes and a mix control. Use it anywhere you would use a soft clipper or saturation plugin.
Following up on our recent round-up of primo Dolby Atmos-enabled effects for music and media production, we take a look at some of the less overtly ‘exciting’ software utilities that are essential for getting the immersive job done.
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.
When I agreed to write this article, which is in response to the article My Top Plugins For Audio Post Production - Paul Maunder Julian jokingly said “will it be all compressors?” I laughed & then as I compiled my list I thought to myself, “yeah, it leans a little compressor heavy, doesn’t it”. What can I say, I like compression. So here’s my list:
In this article, we take a look at the results of our recent survey, ‘Is Music Becoming Clip Art On TV Shows?’ which sheds light on how frequently those in the television industry encounter what they perceive as inappropriate music choices in these mediums. The findings offer a unique perspective on the common hurdles and considerations audio professionals face in their work.
With corrective therapies already under their belt, oeksound have now turned their expertise towards more creative tonal shaping. So what does Bloom do and how does it sound? See and hear it for yourself as we take our first look.
Inspiration is often heralded as the critical fuel of artists—a divine spark that magically transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. However, in the demanding world of professional music production, this romanticised notion of inspiration is not just impractical; it's a potential career pitfall.
Following their announcement at NAMM in January, Oeksound has released Bloom - an adaptive tone shaper plugin. We have the details...
Overnight Universal Audio issued a support email telling users of their software to defer updating due to a problem with macOS 14.4. An issue that was first highlighted by multiple developers at the end of last week. We’ll go into the details in this article and ask why does studio software keep letting us down?
We have a great deal of control over our DAWs. How might we use behavioural ‘nudges’ to help us make better decisions and avoid bad habits? Julian explores the options.
Softube has announced a new addition to its popular Amp Room guitar and bass platform with the release of Amp Room ENGL Savage Mark II Suite. We have the details…
In part three of a free tutorial series, Mike Thornton covers how to calibrate your monitors. We look at how monitoring should be configured and provide an explanation of bass management and what your sub should be doing before moving on to a practical demonstration of how to calibrate your monitoring with a sound pressure meter.
A recent client request to complete the mix on the console which had been used for tracking made Steve DeMott realise that while he was giving up many useful things his DAW enabled him to do he found he gained at least as much as much as he lost.
It’s two years since we last quizzed the community on DAW control preferences. Back then we asked a panel of our contributors to share their preferences in detail. This time we’re asking everyone to participate in our online survey. There are lots of accessible alternatives to a keyboard and mouse in 2024 but RSI is as common as ever. What do you use to control your DAW?
Certain techniques and elements that once defined the sound of popular music have gradually disappeared, making way for new trends and technologies. This article considers three music production techniques that were staples of past decades but have now largely disappeared from the mainstream.
Guitar amp simulators are one marvel in the DAW that some cannot live without. Some guitar heavy productions will always need to move some air, but others rely on virtual amplification. Here we round up some of our favourite ways to turn the realism up to 11…
There’s a simple reason why many sound engineers will never reach their full potential, it has nothing to do with gear, money, or even luck! Russ Hughes explains.
This week’s free plugin is Initial Audio’s Dynamic EQ, a straightforward and very useable dynamic EQ which works in Pro Tools, one of the few DAWs which doesn’t feature a stock dynamic EQ.
A natural counterpart to our recent article Our Favourite Audio Plug-ins To Give You Some Sweet Top End is an article covering the opposite end of the spectrum. So here is a round up of some favourite bottom end plugins and like the top end article, this isn’t a flat list, it illustrates a progression from simple EQ through to more involved processing.
With the release of Sonoma 14.4 there are reports of incompatibilities. As ever our advice is that you should be careful about updating your OS and definitely shouldn’t do it on your studio machine mid-project.
Hardware drum machines and virtual drum instruments can deliver beats in different ways, but Klevgrand’s OneShot sets out to do the work of either for the DAW and beyond. We check out its features and sounds for ourselves to see what it can do.
SoundFlow has announced its latest software update, version 5.7, introducing full support for Apple's Sonoma 14.3 and a landmark integration with Avid's Sibelius 2024.3. This release marks a major step forward in workflow automation within the music, film, and professional audio industries. We have the details.
As more and more monitors go digital, with on board DSP and calibration, it would be easy to see all-analogue monitors as the dinosaurs of the monitor world. PSI are a company who are definitely proving that analogue can do clever too…
This month, we’ve teamed up with Bogren Digital to give you the chance to win a massive prize package containing every single one of their products. What’s more, we have three of these packages to give away!
ADAM Audio have announced the relaunch of its Authorised Listening Centre programme. This revamp includes the addition of 120 new brick and mortar stores worldwide, providing customers with an unparalleled opportunity to experience and test a wide range of ADAM Audio studio monitors, including the new A Series.