Everyone likes familiarity, but sometimes engineers find themselves on unfamiliar ground in a new DAW. Whether you’re working on location or have decided it’s time for a change, here we talk about the things that really matter to get the job done.
Julian Rodgers - My First Studio
In this article, a follow up on Russ’ popular article on his first studio, Julian shares details and his thoughts on his first set up, a mixture of long-forgotten rubbish and a very desirable classic. In those pre-internet days it was all just stuff he could find and afford…
Remote Collaboration Software Survey - The Results
It’s a couple of weeks since we published our article Remote Audio & Video Collaboration Software Choices In 2024. In that article we conducted a survey of the community asking what people used and which features they regarded as most important. In this follow up article we present the results and comment on the data.
SSL X-DynEQ Plugin Released
Solid State Logic claim the new X-DynEQ is their most advanced EQ plugin to date and their first with dynamic processing capabilities. We have the details…
Pro Tools Satellite Link Explained
In this article, Paul Maunder explores a powerful feature of Pro Tools called Satellite Link which allows you to link multiple Pro Tools systems over an ethernet network. Paul explains the reasons why you would want to do this and demonstrates how to configure a Video Satellite.
The Pros & Cons Of Using Templates In The Studio
Templates promise a streamlined workflow, consistency, and a reduction in mundane setup tasks. But could these conveniences be subtly undermining the very creativity they aim to support? In this article we consider the pros and cons of using templates for the creative professional.
Crane Song Phoenix II Beta Announced
Crane Song have announced a Beta of Phoenix II which is natively Apple Silicon compatible and runs in AU and VST as well as AAX.
Tools Every Dialogue Editor Should Have In 2024
Is dialog editing part or all of what you do? Either way, you need a suite of tools to help you manipulate the spoken word, whether it’s Film, TV or Radio. In this article Mike Thornton looks at which tools, both standalone software and plugins, he feels every dialog editor should have.
Things That Changed Audio Production
In this article Julian suggests 5 technologies which changed the sound of music, leaving a sonic fingerprint on the sound of records so significant that it wasn’t just engineers who noticed the difference, the listening public were just as aware. As such they represent watershed moments in recording history.
How To Share And Check Mixes Using Waves Stream
Marking the audio plugin giant’s arrival to the collaborative working arena, Waves Stream lets anyone plug into mixes from anywhere in the world. Here we show you how to get the best out of its simple Send and Receive components.
Goran Grooves Handy Drums 2.0 Released
Following their debut at the NAMM show back in January, Goran Grooves has announced the release of a major new update to their Handy Drums plugins which introduces a plethora of new features. We have the details…
The Evolution and Art of Immersive Audio Recording Techniques for Music
In this article, kindly written for us by Dr. Helmut Wittek, CEO of Schoeps, we explore issues and techniques around recording live performances using microphone arrays designed for capturing in immersive formats like Dolby Atmos.
Collaborator Or Hired Help - What's Possible In Freelance Audio Work?
Any audio professional worth hiring is always going to try and do their best on a project, but how far is it possible to go from hired-help to collaborator? We explore this question.
How To Get The Best Out Of Drum Replacement Techniques
Whether it’s for managing recording disasters or supercharging existing sounds, replacing or layering up drum sounds is yet another DAW technique that keeps on giving. Here we round up reasons to fly in new sounds and some ways to do it.
The Speed Of Microphones - Do You Ever Think About How Fast A Microphone Is And How That Affects The Sound?
Julian shares his thoughts on the speed of microphones and how that affects transient response as well as the related and more familiar frequency response.
Free Plugin - Bansaw Crown Band Saturator
This week’s free plugin is Band Saturator from Bansaw Crown. It’s a saturator with some interesting filtering controls which sets it apart from the crowd.
Experts Pick Their 12 Best Tracks Mixed In Dolby Atmos
In this article we collate some recommendations from the team for tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos which we feel represent the potential of Dolby Atmos for music. If you are one of the many out there who are yet to be convinced by the format, check these out. If you are already enjoying music mixed in Atmos, why not share your recommended tracks?
Pro Tools Sonic Drop - PlayCell Yesterday's Relic
As part of their Sonic Drop initiative Avid have released the latest of their Sonic Drops of new content for Pro Tools - PlayCell Yesterday's Relic.
Zynaptiq Morph 3 and Morph 3 Pro Released
Following their announcement last month, Zynaptiq have now released Morph 3 which sees a massive update to the popular sound design tool and a new Pro version. We have the details…
3 Simple Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Your Mixes
In this article Steve DeMott shares some advice he gives to almost every mix he consults on. Do you recognise any of these from your mixes?