Softube Announces Update for Console 1
Softube has announced a free update that’s chock full of user requests to their Console 1 hybrid software/hardware mixing system. New to this... Read more »
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May 14, 2015, 7:35 PM
May 13, 2015, 7:28 PM
Compression 101: Mastering Compressors
By the time you get to mastering, your mix should be sounding the way you want it. So a mastering compressor shouldn’t be necessary to “fix”... Read more »
May 12, 2015, 6:39 PM
Compression 101: Bus Compression
Compression can make the difference between parts that fit together, and parts that fight each other. Putting a compressor — that’s the dynamics... Read more »
May 11, 2015, 7:29 PM
Compression 101: Track Compression
Compression is one of the most important tools for recording and mixing music. A compressor is used to control the dynamics — the variation... Read more »
May 8, 2015, 8:13 AM
Cakewalk SONAR Updated
Cakewalk has updated SONAR with over 50 fixes, new content, and new features. New with this version: A new VocalSync Noise Filter has been added... Read more »
May 7, 2015, 7:12 PM
Line 6 AMPLIFi Remote Supports Apple Watch
Line 6’s AMPLIFi series of Bluetooth-capable guitar products with tone-matching technology can be controlled via smartphone or tablet using the... Read more »
May 6, 2015, 7:33 PM
Q: What is a “Sus2” Chord?
When you see the notation “sus2” after a chord the notation indicates that instead of playing the third note from the root to build a standard... Read more »
May 5, 2015, 6:47 PM
Numark Mixtrack Pro III Adds Serato DJ Intro Support
Users of the Numark Mixtrack Pro 3 can now download Serato DJ Intro’s update to version 1.2.5 and integrate it with their hardware. Numark users... Read more »
May 4, 2015, 7:33 PM
IK Multimedia UltraTuner Supports Apple Watch
Purchasers of IK Multimedia’s UltraTune iOS app can pair the tuner with the Apple Watch via the Watchkit extension app. This will allow you to... Read more »
May 1, 2015, 8:39 AM
Mackie Master Fader App Updated to Version 3.1
Master Fader, Mackie’s iOS app that provides wireless control over the DL32R, DL1608, or DL806 mixers, has been updated to version 3.1. The new... Read more »