Native Instruments Releases Kontakt 5 Update
Native Instruments has released an update to Kontakt 5. The new version 5.6.6, in addition to bug fixes, offers a return to full key coloring on... Read more »
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Feb 21, 2017, 7:08 PM
Feb 20, 2017, 6:38 PM
Softube Updates Console 1 Software with UAD Plug-in Support
Softube has released a Console 1 software update with support for selected UAD Powered Plug-ins from Universal Audio. This update allows users... Read more »
Feb 17, 2017, 6:33 PM
Sonoma Wire Works Updates GuitarTone, FourTrack, and StudioTrack iOS Apps
Sonoma Wire Works has updated all three of their iOS apps. The new updates include the following features and fixes: GuitarTone 2.10.2 Update... Read more »
Feb 16, 2017, 7:42 PM
Waves Updates SoundGrid Software and Hardware
Waves has made several updates to the various hardware and software components of the SoundGrid system. These updates and fixes include:... Read more »
Feb 15, 2017, 7:12 PM
How to Record Vocals in a Large Space
If you have access to a large space to record vocals and a couple of mics, you can get some fantastic results. Tony Visconti used a close mic... Read more »
Feb 14, 2017, 6:12 PM
Native Instruments Releases MASCHINE Software Update
Native Instruments has updated MASCHINE software to version 2.6. The new update brings features previously only available for MASCHINE JAM, and... Read more »
Feb 13, 2017, 7:10 PM
Sonoma Wire Works Updates DrumCore to v4.1.0
Sonoma Wire Works has released DrumCore v4.1.0. In addition to numerous bug fixes, the update features seven dedicated stereo auxiliary outputs... Read more »
Feb 10, 2017, 6:09 PM
Re-balance Your Mix After Adding Effects
It’s usually obvious when you add or remove an effect such as distortion or compression — an effect that affects a track’s or channel’s volume —... Read more »
Feb 7, 2017, 8:23 AM
Do I Need To De-Ess Vocal Tracks?
Q: How important is it to de-ess vocal tracks? A: Ultimately, the answer depends on how offensive sibilance is in your vocal tracks. If it’s... Read more »
Feb 3, 2017, 8:42 AM
When to Use EQ on a Bus
In most cases, you want to use EQ on an individual track, to get it to sound right or to solve specific problems. But sometimes, your best bet... Read more »