Critical Thinking In Audio. Theory Is Nothing Without Testing - Pro Tools Expert Podcast Episode 347
In this week’s podcast, Mike, Alan and Julian discuss the role critical thinking has and the importance of asking questions and testing our assumptions about audio. They answer your questions and share their finds of the week.
Tips From Exponential Audio
Michael Carnes from Exponential Audio has now shared 4 tips with our podcast community. Check our article Expert Reverb Tips & Tricks in which we bring together the first 3 tips Michael has already produced for our podcast community and now the latest tip ‘Using The Compressor To Make Level-Sensitive Reverb’ as there's a compressor/expander built into the warp page of all the second-generation reverbs.
Deals
Our friends at Sonnox are running an unmissable deal and for the whole of November they are offering 50% off very nearly all of their excellent plug-ins and bundles.
During November our friends at Lexicon are offering big discounts on all of their plug-ins. You could get genuine a Lexicon reverb for as little as $29.95.
Don’t forget to check out the deals from our Partners on our Deals page.
Talking Points Kindly Sponsored By Universal Audio
Did you know that the team at Universal Audio are offering you the chance to build your own custom plug-in bundles of 3, 6 or 10 plug-ins from one low price, and save over 60%! Just pick your bundle option and then choose your plug‑ins. It’s that simple.
You can find out more from the Universal Audio website.
Talking Points
How Bullshit Took Over The Recording Industry - Why Critical Thinking Matters
Black Friday, Opportunity Or Hysteria? - Does Anyone Know If There Are Any Sales On?
Competitions
Production Expert has teamed up with Latvian microphone manufacturers JZ Microphones to bring you the chance to win a stunning JZ Black Hole BH1S. This multi-pattern condenser mic is worth over £1,400 and could be yours. Follow the link in the podcast article.
Community Feedback Kindly Sponsored by RSPE Audio Solutions
Our friends at RSPE Audio Solutions are proud to welcome Amphion studio monitors to their lineup and to announce a special finance offer. Until December 31st 2018 if you, buy any Amphion Studio Monitor system you will get 1 year of interest free financing on approved credit
Questions From The Community Kindly Sponsored By Vanguard Audio Labs
Vanguard Audio Labs are a microphone brand based in southern California who are punching well above their weight with their small, yet perfectly formed and sensibly priced range of Condenser microphones. Check out James’ recent testing session of the Vanguard V1 Stereo Pair + Lollie.
Adrian Bell - Has a Pro Tools session in which he can no longer put tracks into record
Sreerench Sadasivan - Can’t get his Samson Graphite MF8 midi control surface to talk to Pro Tools on his Windows system.
Source Connect Now
As you may know, we are spread out around the UK & Europe when we record the podcast. In the past, we have used a variety of internet-based solutions so we could hear each other. We have settled on Source Connect Now which gives us ISDN equivalent quality audio using a Chrome browser, no software to install. You can get a free account from Source Elements.
Find Of The Week Sponsored By Synchro Arts
Take advantage during the Synchro Arts 'End of Year Sale', with over 30% off new licenses of Vocalign Project, Vocalign Pro and the new Revoice Pro 4, and over 40% off selected upgrade paths across the product range. This sale will run until midnight December 16 so don't miss this opportunity to sync & save!
Mike - Elgato Stream Deck - 15 buttons with actions and displays you can programme
Julian - Cleanmymac X
Alan - Samsung “7 Series” 49” 4K TV