It can be easy to think that everything has been done, that the new developments today are just tweaks, covering old ground in slightly different ways. But is that fair? We think not and here are five example of audio technologies which really made a difference to the last ten or so years.
Alesis ADAT - The Studio Machine I Had A Love Hate Relationship With
The Alesis ADAT was groundbreaking when it first hit the market, giving affordable digital recording, but even those of us who owned them had a love/hate relationship with them, here’s why.
Glastonbury 2022 BBC Broadcast Sound Leaves Vocals Backstage
Who is to blame for the vocal issues on the BBC broadcast of Glastonbury 2022? We investigate.
Why Do We Call It 'Bouncing' A Mix?
Bouncing a mix seems like such an odd term to use. We explain the history of the term and how it made it into the modern audio production vernacular.
Is An Audio Interface Any Better Sounding Than A PC Soundcard?
One would assume that if you spend money on an audio interface that it’s going to give you better audio performance than the standard sound on a Windows PC. But is that true?
32-bit Float Audio - When Is The Best Time To Use It?
We offer two areas of recording where 32-bit float recording is a useful tool in the arsenal of both music and post recording engineers.
Audio Summing And Clocking Debate - The Results
Two contentious issues in modern audio production: Audio summing and audio clocking. In both cases they often divide opinions, some consider them to be the holy grail of great sound and others think both things are hype, created to sell more stuff.
Is the RME Fireface UCX II Product Of 2021?
In this article, Luke Goddard explains why his product of 2021 is the RME Fireface UCX II USB audio interface.
Why Are The Sample Rates Based Around 44.1K or 48K?
You've probably seen them: 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. But why are there two sampling rates so close together in the first place? John Hess explains the origins of these two seemingly similar audio sampling rates.
Impressive Software Takes Aim At iZotope RX - Descript Studio Sound Tested
Die hard iZotope RX fanboys check out Descript Studio Sound, new software that gives impressive results. We test it, take listen and see what you think.
The Truth About Loudness And Mastering
If you are one of those people who thinks that modern mastering has been plagued by a push to make the loudest tracks, then this article puts your arguments into context. It’s surprising how wrong our assumptions can be.
Are Hybrid Audio Solutions The Future Of Pro Audio?
Hybrid audio seems to be the path more and more top audio brands are taking to ensure the best possible sound and user experience for tracking and mixing. Has the future of modern recording arrived?
Is This A Killer Sound Design Plugin?
In this article and video test for Production Expert, James Parades takes a look at Zynaptiq MORPH 2 - a real-time plug-in for structural audio morphing, that opens up a whole new world of sounds exploration possibilities.
Want To Make An Audiobook For Audible? Read This First
If you want to make an audiobook that can be distributed on platforms like Audible, Amazon and iTunes then read this guide. It explains ACX and the requirements for submitting audio to their platform.
How To Use RME TotalMix FX - A Beginners Guide To Digital Real-time Mixing
RME make audio interfaces that are super reliable at ultra-low latencies, have leading driver stability, and offer an ultra‑clean sound, with the ability to route anything, anywhere. These routing capabilities are thanks to TotalMix FX, RME's powerful digital real-time mixer that's included for free with all recent RME interfaces.
Are You An Audio Editing Ninja? Synchro Arts Are Challenging You To Prove It
Synchro Arts are giving any audio engineer the chance to beat the 8 minute time and see how close they can get to the VocALign time, less than 3 minutes.
Centre Channel Removal In Pro Tools And Studio One - Use The Difference Channel To Remove Vocals Or Listen To The Harm MP3 Does To Your Mixes?
This technique of removing the information in the middle of your mix using basic tools is useful for more than removing vocals from stereo mixes, though that can be fun too!