Here’s a post that I wrote a couple of years ago that I thought I’d revisit with an updated spin. It’s based on an excellent article on the Sweetwater blog about 10 music products that haven’t changed in a long time, and it got me to thinking about the currently-made microphones that haven’t changed in […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Francois Barrillon, Neural DSP’s plugins product manager and product lead for their new vocal plugin Mantra. Francois shares how he went from building guitar pedals in his spare time to leading development on one of the most innovative vocal tools available today. We talk about Neural […]
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When it comes to effects, Bob Clearmountain has always been ahead of his time. Going way back to the analog days of the late 70s and 80s, Bob’s effects chains went way beyond the basics, creating effects designed to pull the listener into the song immediately. One of those effects is the ping-pong delay on […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Ritesh Patel, the CEO and founder of Ticket Fairy, a next-generation ticketing platform helping promoters market and manage events. What makes Ticket Fairy unique is its built-in word-of-mouth referral system, where fans can earn rebates—or even free tickets—by getting friends to buy. Ritesh brings a wealth […]
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There are a lot of room correction and studio simulation packages available, but finding the perfect one that fits your situation may take some experimenting. Some of that has to do with the fact that these packages deal with the environment rather that your hearing itself. That’s what makes HEARS Perfection so intriguing. It’s like […]
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I love to read the results of surveys regard the most popular DAW. Most are skewed towards the audience that the publisher of the survey serves, but they’re still entertaining, and maybe even a little bit informative. But the truth is that a DAW survey is a good reflection of at least some of its […]
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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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