Just 5 months ago, Apple released the first 3rd generation Apple silicon equipped computers, and we now learn that it is accelerating the release timetable for the M4 chips to try and turn around falling sales for Mac computers. It also may mean they won’t release M3 versions of some products. We have the details.
Imposter Syndrome: Turning Doubt into Productivity
While Imposter Syndrome is typically viewed as a hindrance to success, it can actually be reframed and used as a catalyst for growth and productivity. In this article, we will explore how composers, musicians, and audio professionals can harness Imposter Syndrome to their advantage, turning doubt into fuel for personal and professional development.
An Accurate Way To Make AB Audio Comparisons
Although most DAWs have their own way of bypassing chains of audio plugins for decision-making, none do what is really needed for meaningful choices: loudness and delay-compensated monitoring. We check out one tool that can do it all…
Avid Preview New Pro Tools Features For Better Integration With Media Composer At NAB 2024
At NAB 2024 Avid are showing some previously unseen Pro Tools features. Given the nature of the show there is a particular focus on the improved interoperability features between Pro Tools and Media Composer. Three new Media Composer related Pro Tools features are being previewed.
DaVinci Resolve 19 Beta Announced With Impressive Audio Tools
Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve 19 with over 100 new features, including some impressive tools for audio in the Fairlight section. We have the details.
Can You Really Get The Analogue Experience From Software?
In this article, with help from some of the Expert contributors, Julian discusses the desire for the analogue experience when mixing in software and some of the preferred ways of getting the analogue experience in software.
Free Plugin - Flux Bitter Sweet
This week’s free plugin is Bitter Sweet from Flux. An old plugin which we were pleasantly surprised is bang up to date in terms of compatibility and still sounds great.
5 All-Round Mics To Check Out In 2024
As the choices out there for that next new mic grow by the year, choosing a single does-it-all option gets harder. We on the blog have been keeping an eye on developments new and not-so-new - here are five of our favourites for any occasion.
5 Must Have Pro Tools Automation Tips
In this article and video, Julian shares 5 things he wishes he’d known when he was getting to know the automation features of Pro Tools. From how to clear out automation from a session through to the reason he didn’t understand Preview when he first tried to use it. There should be something for most users here...
Pro Tools Sonic Drop - GrooveCell Spectral Particles
As part of their Sonic Drop initiative Avid have released the latest of their Sonic Drops of new content for Pro Tools - GrooveCell Spectral Particles.
How Different DAWs Do Offline Audio Processing
The all-conquering real time audio plugin might be the first stop for audio processing, but rendered treatments can still have their place. Here we look at the Why and How of offline audio processing in the age of mega-track counts and ever-faster computers…
Pro Tools 2024.3.1 Released - Bug Fixes Only
Today Avid released Pro Tools 2024.3.1. As a bug fix release there are no new features. We have full details of the bug fixes.
M-Audio Driver No Longer Available In Pro Tools 2024.3
We’ve been made aware that in Pro Tools 2024.3, the M-Audio Keyboard option is missing from the MIDI Controllers tab of the Peripherals window. Despite its age, this missing driver affects some users today, particularly users of the clever control software Mulligan from ReFuse.
We Check Out MixStage IO
As some budgets get smaller, attended client approvals for post production mixes might be a luxury some projects cannot stretch to. In this video, Paul Maunder and Luke Goddard check out one tool that allows post mixers and clients to review and collaborate remotely.
Antares Auto-Tune Pro 11 - Now Available
Antares Audio Technologies have announced the release of Auto-Tune Pro 11, a major update to the flagship vocal tuning software.
Are We Over-Engineering Our Audio Productions?
In this article Julian dares to consider using less gear with fewer features to get the job done. Considering the extraordinary capabilities of even the humblest studio, why wouldn’t you squeeze every last bit of potential out of your hardware and software?
We Check Out The New Features In Soundly
Following its recent big update, Paul Maunder demonstrates some of the new features in the Soundly sound effects platform which he’s finding most useful for his Post Production work.
Plugins The Experts Editor Can’t Get By Without
Some of the team have published lists of their must have plug-ins over the last few weeks. initially Julian was reluctant to write a list because his choices hadn't changed significantly in a long time. However that in itself was a point worth making and along with some old favourites there are some very recent additions as well as some difficult omissions. Check out the list here.
Softube Console 1 Update Released With FabFilter And UADx Plugins Control
Softube has released an update to its popular Console 1 Mixing System which includes the ability for users to load and control FabFilter and UADx plugins directly without the need for mapping. We have the details…
How To Revive Bad Sounding Snare Drums
Many engineers will have been faced with snare drum recordings that are far from ideal. Whether it’s a self-recorded session from the artist, or a time-poor studio recording, here Luke shows some fast go-to methods to revive snare drums’ sounds, using what’s already there.