Should I Use a Mic or DI My Acoustic-electric Guitar?
Q: I’m recording my acoustic guitar, which has a great-sounding pickup system in it. Do I still need to mic it, or can I get by with just... Read more »
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Apr 18, 2016, 4:48 PM
Slate Digital Releases Virtual Mix Rack v1.3.0.5
Slate Digital has released an update to their Virtual Mix Rack plug-in. Version 1.3.0.5 is a bugfix release with the following being the main... Read more »
Apr 15, 2016, 8:40 AM
Studio One Mixer is Stuck in Mono
Q: I’m using PreSonus Studio One to record and mix my project, but I’ve got a weird problem: Somehow my master fader is stuck in mono!... Read more »
Apr 14, 2016, 7:29 PM
Arturia Updates BeatStep Pro Firmware
Arturia has released a firmware update to their BeatStep Pro controller and sequencer. Firmware version 1.4.0 offers numerous fixes and features... Read more »
Apr 12, 2016, 6:52 PM
How to Control CV-based Analog Synths with Your Computer
Analog synthesizers, and analog synth modules such as Eurorack modules, are becoming more popular than ever. These devices are manipulated via... Read more »
Apr 8, 2016, 7:49 AM
Combining On- and Off-axis Mics on a Guitar Amp
Recording a guitar cabinet with two microphones is a tried-and-true technique. Placement of those microphones is an art. But it’s not just the... Read more »
Apr 7, 2016, 5:49 PM
Native Instruments Maschine “TruTorials — Season 2” Arrives
Native Instruments has released “Season 2” of their instructive, fast-paced, short “TruTorials” for Maschine. The TruTorials are designed to get... Read more »
Apr 6, 2016, 7:32 PM
Cakewalk Releases SONAR 2016.03 Update
Cakewalk has released version 2016.03 for SONAR Artist, SONAR Professional, and SONAR Platinum. The new Help Module view responds dynamically to... Read more »
Apr 4, 2016, 7:16 PM
How to EQ for Open, Airy Mixes
You often hear people talking about “open” mixes that sound “airy” rather than mushy. Generally, “air” corresponds to those frequencies over... Read more »
Mar 25, 2016, 8:18 AM
Cool Tool: Hand-held Recorder
In these days of computers, smartphones, and tablets, it’s easier than ever to plug microphones into an audio interface or mixer, and send all... Read more »