The Studiolive Series III mixers have powerful DSP available which can host State Space modelled plugins of well known vintage units. These plugins are hosted in DSP on the mixers and if you are a Studio One user they are available as native Studio One plug-ins too. New and existing owners can now have the contents of the Classic Studio Bundle, Modern Classics Bundle and Vintage Channel Strips Bundle for free. That is a total of 11 plugin versions of well known vintage American and British classic hardware, for FREE!
Tracking Electric Guitars In The Studio See How To Get That Big Sound - Free Video Tutorial Series
In this free video tutorial, session guitarist and producer Paul Drew, shows the tricks and tips to layering electric guitars in pop tracks.
IK Multimedia Release New Brian May Rig For Amplitube - Will This Rock You?
Brian’s signature sound is very distinctive, but did you know that it’s made up of a small number of components which together produce his majestic sound known all over the world. IK Multimedia have gone through each section of Brian’s rig from the unique pickup arrangement in his homemade Red Special guitar, through to his treble booster and of course three Vox AC30 setup he uses on stage. All you need is a sixpence.
4 Waves Plugins That Can Improve A Mix In Minutes - We Put Them To The Test
In this four part free video tutorial series we show you a selection of plug-ins that you can use to quickly sweeten the sound of your sub mixes and masters. Sweetening is often the spit and polish many of us reach for in a mix when the finish line is in sight. Check out these tutorials to discover four plug-ins that you can use to get your mixes sounding even better very quickly.
Acoustic Foam For Recording Studios - Is It As Bad As Some Suggest For Room Treatment?
Foam tiles and acoustic treatment have been described as “no better than hanging a cat up”. Used solely on their own that can be true as they don’t tend to absorb the lower frequencies, not least because they aren't thick enough. But used as part of an overall scheme they can be very useful. In this article, Mike explains how he has used acoustic foam as part of his studio design.
Don't Ruin A Studio Tracking Session - 9 Things To Check, Test And Deal With To Make Sure You Don't
I have been very lucky in my career to work on both sides of the glass with some amazing, producers, engineers and studio owners. I have sadly, also had the misfortune to work with some folks who were not as prepared as they should have been when it came to running a successful recording session. Below are 9 things you can do to make sure that your next recording session runs as smoothly as it possibly can from a technical point of view. Sadly we can’t pick your next clients, so who knows what might happen there.
DADman Software and AX32 Firmware Updates - Now Mojave Compatible - Good News For Avid MTRX Users Too
DADman software version 5.3.4 and AX32 firmware version 2.3.0.1 offer added features, including some welcome streamlining of managing channel names and the long awaited Mojave compatibility.
Working Too Hard? Do You Need To Take Control of Your Workload Or Your Client? - Production Expert Podcast Episode 383
In the Production Expert podcast Russ, Dan and Emma talk about managing client relationships and what you can do when that relationship gets difficult?
How Artificial Intelligence Could Help With Accurate ADR Sync And More
Anyone who has worked on ADR, short for Automatic Dialog Replacement, will know that there is nothing automatic about it. Most of the time ADR is about the skill of the actor, directors and audio tem to get a good take that will match the picture. There are tools that help like VocaLign and Revoice Pro from Synchro Arts but what if you could change the video to get sync rather than the audio. Check this out…
The Boss Bundle LED Distortion Tested On Guitar, Bass And Drums - Analog LED Diode Distortion From Nembrini Audio
The Boss Bundle LED Distortion is a perfect recreation of the first "amp in a box" pedal that replicates the tone and distortion character of famous black and gold British guitar amps. In this video, I test it out on a lead guitar, fretless electric bass, and drum buss. In each instance, it's got character and drive to spare.
Drum Overheads - A Stereo Pair Or Cymbal Spot Mics?
Stereo miking isn’t just putting up two mics, panning them left and right and hoping for the best, there is maths behind it and something which has been confusing Julian is why so many people seem to set overheads in a way which to him doesn’t add up.
7 Features Every Monitor Controller Should Have - How Does Yours Compare?
One of the most understated pieces of equipment in any studio is the monitor controller. Whether it is built into your console or control surface, interface or a stand alone unit, there is a more than fair chance that this is the piece of kit, which you interact with the most with the exception of maybe your keyboard or mouse. With this in mind in this article we are going to share the 7 key features or attributes that all good monitor controllers should have.
Time Is Money - Learn How To Work Smarter With These Free Sound Design Masterclasses
Ever had a director drop an effects heavy scene on you, with precious little time to deliver it? In this new series of free tutorials from Krotos Audio, Sound Designer Dan Mellis-Cohen takes you through how to get the best from the Krotos Sound Design Bundle.
Essential First Step Microphone Placement Techniques You Should Consider When Recording Full Band Lineups
Microphone placement is widely regarded as a key skill to develop in music production. If you ignore it or rush it you run the risk of chasing your tail in a mix and your music will most likely suffer. For those new to music production and recording mic placement can be a daunting skill to get your head around. That’s why we have produced a series of video tutorials on recording a variety of different instrument types typically recorded in full band lineups covering drums, bass, guitars and vocals across 7 videos you can watch today.
Reviews Roundup Of Some Of The Best Sounding Virtual Instruments You Can Buy Today
We love a good virtual instrument at Production Expert. We’ve tested a great many from orchestral libraries to drum VIs, pianos to soft synths and pretty much everything in between. In this article we have pulled together several of our most popular reviews and tutorials of virtual instruments and sample libraries that you can buy today.
Get More New Slate Digital All Access Pass? Check Out These Free Video Tutorials To Help You Get The Most From It
When Steven and the Slate Digital team introduced the new Slate Digital All Access Pass they not only gave users a single source for amazing sounding plug-ins and fascinating and informative production tutorials but we also got some new goodies in the form of the amazing ANA 2 synth from Sonic Academy and the mind bending Kilohearts plug-in suite.
5 Winners Of Klevgrand Toolkit Bundle Announced - Are You One Of Them?
Klevgrand are a smart company and their tools are uncompromisingly modern with simple user interfaces and a great sound. In June 2019 we offered a prize of a copy of their Toolkit Bundle worth $159 to five Production Expert readers. Those lucky winners are…
Fab Dupont On Inserting Tubes Across Your Mix Bus - Free Video Tutorial Extract
In this free extract from his recent tutorial series Fab DuPont shows how he uses a repurposed tube preamp from an old spring reverb to add dirt and colour to a track by inserting it across the Mix bus. This free video extract is from a tutorial in which Fab describes his system for recalling a hybrid mix for Ulrich Forman's song, "1234" full of analog hardware to reset, reverbs to re-time and processes to recreate.
FAA And Some Airlines Ban Recalled Apple 15 Inch MacBook Pro From All Flights
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as a number of airlines have banned any Apple MacBook Pro laptops that are subject to an Apple recall for batteries that could be a fire risk. The consequence is that if you turn up to fly with an affected laptop, you will have to choose to fly without it or not fly. In this article, we look at the ban in detail and offer advice on how to check if your laptop is being recalled and what to do to make sure you can fly with your laptop.
Does Your Home Studio Need Air Conditioning? 8 Things To Consider If You are Getting Too Hot
In this article we explore this topic to help you decide whether or not you need an air conditioning system installed in your home studio. We share a number of points based on our own experiences as well as several key areas you need to consider before you take the plunge into the world of home studio air conditioning.