As soon as the second Digital Audio Workstation was introduced, users began asking for a way to transfer sessions between them. As you would expect, the demand has cascaded along with the number of DAWs that we have available, but we’re almost 30 years down the road still without a cross-platform format. Yes, formats like […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I talk with Mitch Beer, a Philadelphia-based session bass player and multi-talented music professional. Mitch has toured with Grammy-winning Digable Planets and The Bacon Brothers, and works as the go-to session bassist for Grammy-winning producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo. He also contributed as bassist and producer on Lil Uzi Vert’s […]
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There are ever so many mastering plugins available these days, and almost all of them are powerful enough to get you in trouble if they’re overused. That said, iZotope’s Ozone is the grandaddy of them all, and has improved with every version. Since machine learning was introduced into the plugin in 2017, it’s made a […]
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When it comes to music and audio software, I always thought that there are two groups. The first group is always on the cutting edge, never missing an update. The second group finds something that works and stays with it as long as possible, even if it means using obsolete computers to run it. It […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Barry Rudolph, an audio engineer and prolific technical writer whose career bridges classic studio work and in-depth gear expertise. Barry has worked on records with Rod Stewart, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Pat Benatar, and Hall & Oates, earning credits on more than 30 gold and platinum albums. Beyond […]
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Anyone that’s been around the various models of SSL consoles knows that they all sound different. Even though these desks have evolved over the years, the original 4000 E and B are still the most beloved, for various sonic reasons. Now SSL has brought back those unique sounds from both desks in a 19″ rack […]
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It’s time for something different. Here’s an excerpt from How To Make Your Band Sound Great that talks about how understanding some basic gigging terms can be the secret to getting your band booked. There problem is that bands may use the terms, but promoters may be hearing something different. This is a repost from quite […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by John von Seggern, the visionary behind Futureproof Music School—a next-generation program that blends personalized mentorship with AI-driven music production tools. Unlike traditional schools, Futureproof is designed to meet the needs of today’s independent artists. John brings over 30 years of experience as a studio musician, producer, and […]
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If you’re a guitar tone purist, I’d like you to suspend your puristic thinking for a moment. We all know that guitar amp simulators have taken the music world by storm mostly because of their practicality and the fact that many young players have never be exposed to the real thing. Hardware sims are great, […]
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A major element of a mix is dimension, which is the ambient field that the track or tracks sits in. Dimension can be captured while recording, but it’s usually created or enhanced when mixing by adding effects such as reverb, delay, or modulation. Dimension might mean re-creating an acoustic environment, but it could also mean […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I talk with Tony Braunagel, one of the most respected drummers and producers in modern music. Tony has played on more than 200 albums, including Grammy-winning records by Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal, and Buddy Guy. On stage, he’s performed with icons like B.B. King, Lightnin’ Hopkins, John Lee Hooker, Robert Cray, […]
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Some people are looking for a vintage sound while others want to take it to another level. If you’re in the latter category, then it’s time to take a look at KIT Plugins new NP A67 Altec Mixer plugin, a reproduction of the mixer/preamp used at the legendary Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico. […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by Jenna LoMonaco, a digital marketing powerhouse who currently leads marketing at ONErpm. ONErmp is a global music company offering artists distribution, publishing, marketing, and content production across 43 offices in 28 countries. Jenna’s career spans roles at Glassnote, Kobalt, and Island Records, where she spearheaded the digital […]
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Gone are the days when one or two effects are enough for a mix. Today every mix has a load of them, sometimes even on the same channels. While this is very versatile, it does take a toll on your computer’s CPU power, as some effects (especially reverbs) are resource hogs. iZotope has a solution […]
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It’s easy to think that getting a good mix is just a matter of pushing up some faders, getting a reasonable balance, adding some effects, and you’re finished. Although that might work for a rough mix, there are still a number of intangibles that are vitally important to a great mix. Awareness is always the […]
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