Soundtoys 5 Updated to v5.0.2
Soundtoys has updated their Soundtoys 5 plug-in suite to version 5.0.2. In addition to numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements, these... Read more »
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May 23, 2016, 6:51 PM
May 20, 2016, 8:51 AM
PreSonus Unveils Presence XT Editor and Studio One 3.2.2
PreSonus’s Presence XT sample player, as found in the company’s Studio One 3 DAW, is a powerful sample-based instrument offering tons of great... Read more »
May 19, 2016, 6:51 PM
Use a Mic Stand for Vocal Recording
When you’re recording, you want to capture not just the notes, but the vibe of the performance. For some singers, this means grabbing the... Read more »
May 18, 2016, 7:03 PM
How to Avoid Boominess When Recording Vocals
Proximity effect — defined as a change in the frequency response of a directional microphone as the mic is brought closer to the source — can be... Read more »
May 17, 2016, 5:27 PM
Morgan Pedals and Power Supplies
Morgan Amplification’s new line of fuzzes and overdrive — the Fuzz, MKII Professional, NKT275 Fuzz, and Overdrive — are awesome sounding,... Read more »
May 16, 2016, 7:18 PM
Applied Acoustics Updates String Studio VS-2 to v2.0.3
Applied Acoustics has released an update to String Studio VS-2, their string modulator synthesizer. The new update includes the following bug... Read more »
May 13, 2016, 7:32 AM
Hi-Fi Lo-Fi ?
Lo-fi high fidelity; it sounds like a contradiction, doesn’t it? Lots of guitar pedals, software effects, and hardware units offer to “lo-fi”... Read more »
May 12, 2016, 5:33 PM
How Hot Should I Record My Vocals?
In the old days of analog-tape recording, you wanted to record your vocals as “hot” (close to maximum level) as you could, because less level... Read more »
May 11, 2016, 6:37 PM
When in Doubt, Start with the “Longest Dimension Rule” for Mic Placement
When you’re miking up acoustic instruments, experimentation and using your ears are the names of the game when finding the perfect mic... Read more »
May 9, 2016, 7:30 PM
How to Tighten Up a Recording Without Quantizing
It can be discouraging when you love the feel of a particular performance but it somehow sounds a bit off; things aren’t as tight as they could... Read more »