Why is Pro Tools Automation Control Grayed Out?
Q: I have automation recorded into my tracks in Pro Tools, but in the Mix window, the automation control is grayed out and italic — I can’t get... Read more »
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May 20, 2014, 8:45 AM
May 15, 2014, 4:15 PM
Want Great Drum Tracks? Tune Up!
Watch a great studio drummer during a session and you’ll notice something right away: they’re constantly tuning their drum heads. Just as... Read more »
May 12, 2014, 6:25 PM
Universal Audio Releases UAD Software v7.7
Universal Audio has released version 7.7 UAD Software. The new version includes the Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection with Unison Technology,... Read more »
May 9, 2014, 7:48 AM
Arturia Releases Spark 2
Arturia has released version 2 of Spark. Spark 2 adds 50 new kits, 800 new instruments, an updated song mode, a new modular synth-style sound... Read more »
May 8, 2014, 8:58 AM
Pro Tools Bounce to Disk At Wrong Sample Rate?
Q: I’m using the Bounce-to-Disk function in Pro Tools, but it’s bouncing my files at the wrong sample rate. My session is at 44.1kHz, but the... Read more »
May 2, 2014, 8:43 AM
Easy Bus Naming in PT
Avid Pro Tools allows you to easily rename buses without having to go into the IO Setup dialog. Simply right-click on the bus assignment and a... Read more »
Apr 30, 2014, 6:03 PM
Behringer Releases X32 v2.04 Firmware
Behringer has released version 2.04 firmware for the X32 digital mixer family. The new version is required for using the new X32-Edit 2.0 on... Read more »
Apr 29, 2014, 4:27 PM
iZotope Releases Alloy v2.03
iZotope has released version 2.03 of Alloy. The new version includes fixes for issues with fonts and Pro Tools 11 running on Windows 64-bit systems. Read more »
Apr 25, 2014, 8:05 AM
Mastering Tip: Fade After Processing
In nearly every case, when you are mastering a track, leave any editing of the head/tail of the track until after you have applied any dynamics... Read more »
Apr 23, 2014, 8:54 AM
Tip: Maintain a Consistent Volume Level When Mixing and Mastering
Many engineers recommend mixing and mastering at 80-85dB listening level — this is a healthy volume level that our ears can tolerate for... Read more »