Whether it’s for managing recording disasters or supercharging existing sounds, replacing or layering up drum sounds is yet another DAW technique that keeps on giving. Here we round up reasons to fly in new sounds and some ways to do it.
The Speed Of Microphones - Do You Ever Think About How Fast A Microphone Is And How That Affects The Sound?
Julian shares his thoughts on the speed of microphones and how that affects transient response as well as the related and more familiar frequency response.
Free Plugin - Bansaw Crown Band Saturator
This week’s free plugin is Band Saturator from Bansaw Crown. It’s a saturator with some interesting filtering controls which sets it apart from the crowd.
Experts Pick Their 12 Best Tracks Mixed In Dolby Atmos
In this article we collate some recommendations from the team for tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos which we feel represent the potential of Dolby Atmos for music. If you are one of the many out there who are yet to be convinced by the format, check these out. If you are already enjoying music mixed in Atmos, why not share your recommended tracks?
Pro Tools Sonic Drop - PlayCell Yesterday's Relic
As part of their Sonic Drop initiative Avid have released the latest of their Sonic Drops of new content for Pro Tools - PlayCell Yesterday's Relic.
Zynaptiq Morph 3 and Morph 3 Pro Released
Following their announcement last month, Zynaptiq have now released Morph 3 which sees a massive update to the popular sound design tool and a new Pro version. We have the details…
3 Simple Things You Can Do Right Now To Improve Your Mixes
In this article Steve DeMott shares some advice he gives to almost every mix he consults on. Do you recognise any of these from your mixes?
Why Audio Marketing Claims Need To Be True More Than Ever!
The audio production market is flooded with software tools promising to revolutionise the creative process. The choices are vast, but so are the claims. The integrity of these marketing claims is more important than ever. We call out some of the more dubious claims and say why they matter.
Harrison Mixbus 10 - New Features Explored
Now in its second decade, Harrison’s Mixbus sets out to bring the American console manufacturer’s sound and workflow into the box. Here we give an overview of Mixbus 10 and its new features, get some user opinion, and some background from the people behind it.
Audio Post Production Is Changing - Here's How
Earlier this year, we considered how AI is changing audio post production, however the industry has actually been on a course of change for some time already, most notably in the job roles which many of us have to take on day to day. In this article, Paul Maunder explores the other factors which have driven this change.
IK Multimedia TONEX ONE Announced
IK Multimedia has announced TONEX ONE, an addition to its line-up that incorporates IK’s pioneering AI Machine Modelling technology into a format ideal for any pedalboard size.
Using The Arrow Keys In Pro Tools With Selections
In this article and video Julian demonstrates some time saving techniques in Pro Tools which use the arrow keys to control the creation and display of selections in Pro Tools, including a killer keystroke combination for displaying your playhead.
5 Common Audio Myths Debunked
In this article we address five common audio myths. What are they and why don’t they stand up to closer examination?
Softube Bad Speaker Plugin And New Bundle Released
Softube has announced the release of Bad Speaker, a unique lo-fi distortion plugin which is available to buy individually or as part of the new The Dirty, The Bad and The Wasted Collection. We have the details…
Things We Should Stop Caring About In Audio Production
In this article Julian highlights some frequently considered things in audio production we perhaps ought to think about rather less. Maybe if we did we’d finally make some progress on those unfinished projects…
7 Audio Plugins Mike Thornton Can’t Live Without
Following on from various team members sharing their list of must-have plugins, in this article, Mike Thornton shares his top 7 plugins from his lifetime of working in broadcast audio and post production.
Harrison Audio Mixbus 10 Released
Following the previews at NAMM earlier this year, Harrison has released the latest version of their DAW featuring immersive music production tools integrated SSL EQ, new ‘Plus’ and ‘Pro’ tiers and more. We have the details…
How To Get Easy Hybrid Drum Sounds Fast With EZdrummer 3
With layered acoustic and electronic sounds a great way to supercharge any drum part, up until recently getting those could be clunky. We show you how to get fast, streamlined results in just a few moves.
My First Studio Set-up - Russ Hughes Recording In The Early 1980s
My first home studio sounds like something made by Fisher Price, now there’s a thought for a good kids gift. However, in this article, Expert’s founder Russ Hughes tells us what his first home studio consisted of. Read it and weep!
We Check Out UJAM Virtual Guitarist Silk 2
With acoustic guitar underpinning a number mixes, getting it right with a virtual one could be a tall order. Luckily UJAM hope to have a solution with their latest nylon-strung flavour for digital troubadours across the board. See and hear it for yourself as we check it out…