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Wednesday, February 08, 2012Virtual Sound Checks Without A High-End Digital Console
Mike Sessler 02/08/12 11:00 AM,This article is provided by ChurchTechArts. Here are some thoughts on doing virtual sound check if you don’t have a DiGiCo or Avid digital console at your disposal. Disclaimer: This is not going to be exhaustive. There are hundreds of hardware/software combinations that will get you the same result. These are some ideas only. Also, it should be noted that “cheap” is a relative term. All of these solutions are going to cost money, real money. However, if you… View this post
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How To Archive Multitrack DAW Recordings
Rob Schlette 02/08/12 09:18 AM,This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. Multitrack DAW recordings are dependent on a complex system of primary and secondary technologies. As discussed in An Introduction to Archiving Music Recordings, each of these technologies represents an obstacle to the long-term viability of a multitrack archive. Simply put, if the various software and hardware products you’re using today aren’t going to be around in their current versions for the useful life of the sound recordings you’re creating (i.e.… View this post
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Engineer/Producer Matthew Noble Utilizes Metric Halo ChannelStrip On Recent Projects
PSW Staff 02/08/12 08:27 AM,For more than three decades, Matthew Noble has been at the forefront of pop music as a session guitarist, programmer, songwriter, engineer, and producer, with an engineering client list that includes Rihanna, Diana King, Southside Johnny, and Rod Stewart, among many. These days, he performs most of his work out of the Loft Studios in Bronxville, NY and in the newly renovated Riverworks Recording in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Recent work with the musical Big River and gospel artist Rell Holland… View this post
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Monday, February 06, 2012Lexicon Offering Individual Plug-Ins From PCM Native Effects & PCM Native Reverb Bundles
PSW Staff 02/06/12 11:00 AM,Lexicon has announced the availability of the individual plug-ins from its PCM Native Effects and PCM Native Reverb Bundles, with a total of 14 plug-ins available, including Pitch Shift, MultiVoice Pitch, Chorus, Resonant Chords, Random Delay, Dual Delay, Stringbox, Vintage Plate, Plate, Hall, Room, Random Hall, Concert Hall and Chamber. “Offering the individual plug-ins from our PCM Native Effects and PCM Native Reverb Bundles represents our commitment to provide Lexicon users with greater flexibility and ease to obtain exactly the… View this post
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Sunday, February 05, 2012Unit Audio Announces Affordable New Line Of Passive Summing Mixers
PSW Staff 02/05/12 12:07 PM,Unit Audio has introduced the Milli-Unit and Micro-Unit, two new 8-input by 2-output compact passive summing mixers for studio/recording applications. Both units are outfitted with eight balanced line-level inputs and two balanced microphone level outputs, all with Neutrik TRS connectors. Input impedance is 20 Kohms, while output impedance is 220 ohms. Resistors are hand-selected, metered Xicon 1/4-watt, with 1 percent tolerance. The units are hand-wired at the company’s headquarters in Nashville, TN, and are housed in rugged aluminum cases. The… View this post
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012In The Studio: Audio Engineering Faux Pas – Part 1
Samuel O'Sullivan 01/25/12 10:00 AM,This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. This article is about a shift in perspective mostly. It’s about really embracing the tools you already have and using them to their fullest potential. For example, I have a 12-channel Mackie mixer that I double as an analog external summing amp. It contains FX sends and returns, allowing me to utilize any number of effects units (not to mention plug ins), which can be brought back in to the… View this post
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Behringer Introduces FIREPOWER FCA610 & FCA1616 Recording Interfaces
PSW Staff 01/25/12 09:14 AM,At the NAMM 2012 Show, Behringer introduced the FIREPOWER USB/FireWire audio interfaces, the FCA610 and FCA1616. The FCA610 and FCA1616 incorporate 24-bit/96 kHz A/D-D/A converters, support Windows XP/Vista/7 plus Mac OS X, and provide onboard phantom power for use with condenser microphones. Due to its small size and low-latency operation, 6-input/10-output architecture, and two XENYX mic preamps, the FCA610 is a tool for traveling musicians who record and edit on their laptops. The portable FCA610 can receive power from a… View this post
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012In The Studio: Hand Percussion Recording Tips (Includes Video)
Jon Tidey 01/24/12 12:10 PM,This article is provided by Audio Geek Zine. A box of hand percussion instruments is one of the best investments you can make for your studio. Shakers, rattles, tambourines and other clicky things can be added to just about any style of music from folk to electronic to heavy metal (hear White Zombie for proof of tambourine in metal). You can use these instruments to fill out sparse arrangements, increase energy in a chorus, or add emphasis to certain… View this post
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iZotope Introduces Mastering Essentials For Acoustica Mixcraft Pro Studio 6
PSW Staff 01/24/12 08:31 AM,iZotope has announced Mastering Essentials, a new tool designed specifically for Acoustica Mixcraft Pro Studio 6. By licensing elements from Ozone, iZotope’s flagship mastering suite, Acoustica is delivering a basic mastering solution approachable for musicians of any level. “Mastering Essentials is the perfect intro to mastering,” explains Alex Westner, iZotope director of business development. “With over 80 presets to choose from, users can get going quickly with great results. We take it a step further, though, by letting musicians experiment… View this post
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Monday, January 23, 2012Universal Audio Debuts Apollo Audio Interface With Realtime UAD Processing (Includes Video)
PSW Staff 01/23/12 04:26 PM,Universal Audio has introduced Apollo, a high-resolution computer audio interface that delivers the sound and feel of analog recording. Apollo is a FireWire 800/Thunderbolt-ready interface combines genuine UA analog design with class-leading sound quality and onboard realtime UAD plug-in processing. Designed to play a central role in a modern Mac- or PC-based studio, Apollo builds upon decades of UA’s analog hardware heritage. It offers extremely high-resolution sonics, with the lowest THD and highest dynamic range in its class. Apollo’s premium… View this post
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