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Vacuum (review)  Vacuum is a monophonic analog-style synth with a lot of sonic control. Modeled after classic synths, it has one control per parameter and no menus… which is a novel feature these days On the left side, it has two Vacuum Tube Oscillators (VTOs). All sounds originate here. Range sets the octave for the [...]

Boom (plugin review) Boom is a drum-machine-style pattern sequencer. You can create your own patterns, use the innumerable preset patterns, or edit those presets… and easily trigger and switch between the patterns with the mouse or using MIDI data. Boom has 10 drum kits, including Urban 1 & 2, Dance 1 & 2, Electro, Retro, [...]

I personally prefer and use Beatmaker for iPhone but this new app from IK looks promessing. GrooveMaker for the iPhone is a re-invention of IK’s original Mac/PC application now with interactive touch control and complete mobility. Each GrooveMaker Pack is a powerful combination of software and sound loops, allowing you to produce beats, grooves and [...]

When it comes to recording vocals, I personally prefer condenser mics for their warm sound and sometimes the “proximity effect” can be beneficial on certain types of vocals. Here’s a list of some other mics that will work well in a home studio environment and all for under $300 Shure SM57 Relating cost to quality, the [...]

I often have people ask me how do you bring a particular sound forward in the mix. One common mistake that people make is that they automatically turn to the volume knob to solve that problem. Most of the time, volume is not the solution…EQ is. So, how does EQ eliminate competition? Sometimes when mixing, [...]

I wanted to post this article because i think it’s a great thing Auralex did to help out the Women’s Audio Mission. WE NEED MORE WOMEN ENGINEERS! Source: Music press release Auralex Enhances the Voice of Women’s Audio Mission With Improved Sound in New Recording Studio. SAN FRANSISCO, CA, JULY 15, 2009: Auralex Acoustics recently [...]

Source: Music industry newswire Berlin, Germany /Music Industry Newswire/ — Native Instruments today introduced EVOLVE MUTATIONS, a powerful new instrument for movie, TV and game composers.   Developed in collaboration with renowned sound design house Heavyocity and powered by the industry-leading KONTAKT engine, this unique sonic resource includes an arsenal of highly expressive instruments, rhythms [...]

Pro Tools 8.x: Sneak Peek at Cutting Edge (Track Comping) from Scott Church on Vimeo. Pro Tools 8.x: The Score Editor from Scott Church on Vimeo. Pro Tools 8.x: The MIDI Editor from Scott Church on Vimeo. Pro Tools 8.x: New User Interface and Brief Overview from Scott Church on Vimeo.

“It takes 10 years of extensive training to excel in anything” Herbert Simon – Nobel Laureate As 2008 wines down, I’m already thinking about 2009 and realized that 09 will mark my 10 year anniversary in the game. This journey started for me in 1999 as a 17 year old freshman in university. That’s when [...]