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Monday, April 29, 2013Alibrani Takes Post-Production Out-Of-The Box With DiGiCo
PSW Staff 04/29/13 11:10 AM,Engineer Vinnie Alibrandi has found a new use for his DiGiCo SD11 console in the post-production world. The 19-inch rackmountable mixer, which has typically ended up on small tour riders and install gigs where small but powerful were the major requirements, proved to be the perfect solution for Alibrandi to handle mastering duties in the studio. Alibrandi, who is a Post Production Engineer at the Capitol Christian Music Group, also engineers at FOH at Nashville’s HopePark Church on the weekends.… View this post
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Friday, April 26, 2013In The Studio: The Nine Factors In Guitar Pickup Sound
Bobby Owsinski 04/26/13 08:13 AM,This article is provided by Bobby Owsinski. As any electric string instrument player knows, there are a number of different types of pickups, and within each category there’s a tremendous variation in possible tone. This excerpt from The Ultimate Guitar Tone Handbook explains the nine factors that affect how a pickup sounds. The next time you’re in the market for one, keep these in mind so you can better tailor the pickup to your needs. Just like most things… View this post
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Waves Audio GEQ Graphic Equalizer Plug-In Now Available
PSW Staff 04/26/13 07:08 AM,Waves Audio announces the availability of its new GEQ graphic equalizer plug-in. Developed primarily for live users (but also suitable for the studio as well), Waves GEQ is graphic equalizer plug-in with both Classic and Modern mono and stereo components, offering 30 ISO bands plus high- and low-pass filters, a precision floating parametric EQ bell filter, and a real-time analyzer. GEQ Classic components use traditional proportional Q filters inspired by renowned DN Series 1/3-octave equalizers, which narrow the filter width… View this post
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013Radial introduces PreComp 500 Series Combination Preamp & Compressor
PSW Staff 04/24/13 06:23 PM,Radial Engineering has announced a new addition to the 500 series range of modules, the PreComp combination preamp and compressor. The design begins with a high-performance preamp equipped with Radial’s unique Accustate gain control that simultaneously sets the output and sensitivity to maximize signal-to-noise at all levels. This is particularly important when recording in the digital domain where background noise can often be audible during quiet passages. A full-feature compressor follows with adjustable threshold, compression ratio and make-up gain control… View this post
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In The Studio: How To Make 808s Hit Hard
Matthew Weiss 04/24/13 03:01 PM,This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. This article has pretty much been due for a while. Making 808s really hit hard is a little tricky. But I’m going to break it down along with some audio examples (and some 808s you can happily nab for your own use). So here we go: how to make 808 kicks hit really hard. Sine Waves First, an 808 kick is a catch-all for sine-wave-based kicks. Many “808s” are not… View this post
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Musicians Institute Of Los Angeles Installs API 1608 For Audio Engineering Education Program
PSW Staff 04/24/13 11:51 AM,A 32-channel API 1608 console will contribute to the education of many audio engineering students at the Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music for years to come. The 1608 console can be found in Studio C of the college and was installed in the beginning of January, just in time for the spring semester. The school, located in Los Angeles, has been an important part of music education in southern California since the late 70s and offers a variety of… View this post
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Monday, April 22, 2013PreSonus Studio One User Samir El Borno Wins Hollywood Music In Media Award
PSW Staff 04/22/13 08:05 AM,The fast-paced world of music for film and games has always appealed to Samir El Borno, and lately his efforts seem to be gaining attention. His Ivorysound group has recently been recognized with the prestigious Hollywood Music In Media award. Their trailer for the game Ravaged received the award for Best Score for Movie/Game Trailer during a gala ceremony at the Henry Fonda Theater. “One of my partners, Lex van Dawn, and I created a track for a remix competition,”… View this post
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Hosa Technology Debuts PWL-400 Series Power Extension Cords
PSW Staff 04/22/13 08:00 AM,Hosa Technology is pleased to announce the introduction of the PWL-400 Series Power Extension Cords. Equipped with IEC C14 to IEC C13 connectors, the PWL-400 is the ideal accessory for daisy-chaining multiple units off a single power receptacle or for extending the reach of a power cord. The new Hosa PWL-400 is the perfect complement to lighting effects, guitar amplifiers, audio interfaces, wireless audio receivers, and similar equipment. Many types of equipment—such as lighting effects units used by DJ’s and… View this post
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Friday, April 19, 2013SING Mastering Installs Argosy GV22 For Work On World-Class Projects
PSW Staff 04/19/13 12:10 PM,Colin Leonard, owner and chief mastering engineer, has outfitted his world class SING Mastering facility in downtown Atlanta with an Argosy GV22 Universal Workstation configured with three 9RU 19-inch racks bays. Leonard includes Leona Lewis, Kimbra, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Justin Bieber, Wale, Cash Out, Paulina Rubio and Waka Flocka on his list of recently completed mastering projects. Leonard, who served as Governor of the Board of Directors of NARAS—the organization behind the GRAMMYs—between 2008 and 2010, ordered his desk… View this post
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Chandler Limited Co-Sponsoring Studio Prodigy | Master Class Series
PSW Staff 04/19/13 11:28 AM,Chandler Limited is co-sponsoring the Studio Prodigy | Master Class Series, a new audio engineering program founded by engineer/producer Ryan Hewitt and studio designer Hanson Hsu that is geared toward anyone wanting to hone their mixing skills by learning from the industry’s top professionals. The Studio Prodigy | Master Class Series is an ongoing series of training sessions, with the second session, titled “Whatever Works,” to feature producer/mixer/engineer Ross Hogarth. The class is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2013, from… View this post
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