Taking the two smallest interfaces for creators from the Focusrite stable, each has similarities despite appearances. If you’re a solo warrior which should you go for? We go through their features and what they mean for you.
Being Good At Every Audio Production Skill Is A Myth - Here’s Why
The availability of amazing audio tools makes it easy for anyone to get hold of anything. With audio production bringing together a number of skill sets, we discuss why it might not be possible to excel at everything even when we think we’re fully equipped…
How An Analogue Workflow Might Benefit You In A Digital Environment
William Wittman is a Grammy Award-winning independent Producer/Engineer/Musician/Songwriter. In this article, William is going to explore three techniques you can use to help you create an analogue workflow in a digital production environment.
How Safe Is Focusrite Clip Safe?
As well as Auto Gain level setting, Scarlett 4th Gen has its own antidote for those unexpected level jumps that hit the red lights. See and hear Clip Safe in action as we check it out for ourselves to see how well it works.
Auto Tune Isn’t Just For Vocals - Check This Out
With many engineers relying on Antares’ Auto-Tune Pro X’s pitch rehab for vocals, fewer might be aware of its uses that reach beyond the top line. Here we show how Antares’ magic can also bend other sounds’ meanderings into shape…
Audio Production Things We Loved In October 2023
Whether summer seems like a distant memory, or you’re finally waving goodbye to longer, colder nights, engineers the world over had some formidable choices on the table in October. Here we list some of our favourites…
Reaper 7 - We Take A Look At New Features
Users of other DAWs will be aware of Cockos’ slightly ominously named REAPER. Following the recent announcement of its seventh incarnation, here we run through the new features that make it anything but scary…
Real Drums Or VI? From A Drummer's Perspective
As drum virtual instruments fast approach parity with the real thing, increasingly acoustic drums can be justifiably left in their cases. Here Luke talks about what each can bring and why even now, the decision on which to use still isn’t clear cut.
Can Commercial Studios Learn From Top Hotels?
Recording studios and top hotels cater to different industries, but they share the common goal of providing exceptional customer service and an unforgettable experience. After a recent trip to one such hotel, it made one of our team wonder if recording studios could learn from the best in customer experience?
How To Capture The Best Possible Performance When Recording
Recording music is about capturing performances - some might even say that the gear is secondary. Here we talk about some practical ways to aid creativity, to make the process of recording disappear for artists, and to catch the magic when lightning strikes…
Read This Before Pressing Record On Your Next Project
There’s never been an easier time to record audio, we have technology to ensure it’s recorded well, such as autogain and even no gain options using 32bitfp. Even when it isn’t recorded well, we can use AI and other tools to fix it. So why are so many recordings still bad? In this article we explain why technology may be distracting us from great recordings.
We Take A First Look At Focusrite Scarlett 4th Gen
Following a recent update, Focusrite’s little red boxes promise even more performance for small productions and million-sellers alike. With the previous boxes already cramming in the features, can the new ones offer anything new? We find out.
Sonnox Voca Tested - The Vocal Tool Pros Might Love
Combining a serious quartet of tools for vocals in one window is Sonnox’s Voca. Simple to use, and promising comprehensive processing, here we take a look to see what it is that could make Voca the pros’ new best friend.
We Compare The Cost Of Analogue Gear With Digital
Despite virtually all studios running digital rigs, for some the drive persists to run the kind of analogue gear associated with classic pro studios. With cost being a major factor, what is the financial reality when it comes to using analogue? We find out…
How To Minimise Spill In Live Recordings
Despite some sonic advantages and the creative potential that layered recordings can bring, the magic of recording bands playing live in the studio can be hard to beat. Here we share our tips for keeping wandering sounds under control.
New Features In Studio One 6.2 Worth Checking Out
PreSonus’ 6.2 update to Studio One brings a raft of new features and improvements for tracking and navigation, as well as mixing and editing tweaks. With the PreSonus Sphere portal also refreshed as Studio One+, we outline what 6.2 means for you.
Why Creators Should Consider The Focusrite Vocaster For Podcasting
Known initially for the Focusrite Studio Console, and more recently the all-conquering little red boxes seen everywhere, Focusrite now have a solution for creators from any background. We look at what gets the Vocaster onto the shortlist for Podcasters and pros alike.
Iconic 80s Sounds And How To Get Them
Following the record production innovations that came in the 1960s and 1970s, the 80’s is arguably the place where technology was finally able to match the creative instincts of musicians and engineers. Here we list some of the era’s hallmark sounds and how to get them.
Gain Staging - Does It Matter In The Box With Plugins? We Investigate
DAWs can make it all too easy to overlook a poorly-thought-out gain structure, and the consequences can sneak up and bite you. In this article, Daniel Keller from Universal Audio explores the role of gain staging in an in-the-box DAW world.
Is AI Just A Pro Audio Marketing Tool?
AI can seem like a catch-all term for any Magic Plugin that does great things in a mysterious way. With an increasing number of products riding the same wave, we ask whether AI label is always justified.