If you were to take a poll of music mixer’s favorite reverb plugins, there’s no doubt that Valhalla DSP’s VintageVerb and SuperMassive would feature prominently on the list. And while it’s true that maybe the last thing any of us need is another reverb plugin, the company’s new FutureVerb deserves a long look. The reason […]
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The audio industry is in the middle of a massive consolidation, with many boutique companies being acquired by either larger entities, holding companies, or private equity. The latest is the acquisition of Apogee Electronics by Dirk Ulrich’s Rockforce Tech Holding, which earlier in the year also acquired Manley Labs. The good thing about this acquisition […]
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In this episode I sit down with DJ, author, professor, and speaker Amani Roberts (aka DJ AMRo) to break down his journey from Marriott executive to DJ, author, and professor. Through stories from his book DJ’s Mean Business, Amani shares how timing, adaptability, and reading the crowd all translate into skills for surviving the ever-changing […]
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It wasn’t all that long ago when mixing on headphones was next to impossible because the mixes never translated to speakers well. In the last few years we’ve been blessed with a number room simulation software packages that finally made the dream come true, but they have their limitations as well, either limiting the models […]
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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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On this week’s podcast episode, we go inside the world of interactive game soundtracks with acclaimed composer and sound designer Tim Larkin. From leading full orchestras for Dota 2 tournaments to crafting music that adapts in real-time to gameplay, Tim shares the intricate process of composing music that feels human, alive, and immersive. Learn what […]
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There are times when you want to zero in on a frequency and all you need is a good old-fashioned 31-band spectrum analyzer to quickly tell you what you need to know. If that’s you, then you’ll be happy to hear that PSPaudioware recently announced the release of PSP Spector, a precise and completely free […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I sit down with Matt Adell, COO of Musical.ai, whose tech career spans the digital music revolution, from Wax Trax! to Napster, Beatport, and Native Instruments. Matt breaks down how AI is changing the music industry faster than any disruption before it and what needs to happen to protect artists […]
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Once a novelty, today saturation plugins are everywhere. About the only thing that differentiates them is whether they’re classified as “tape emulation” or not. It’s time to think outside the box, and that’s always something that you can count on with Korneff Audio. Dan and Luke have once again come up with a new approach […]
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Eventually every singer has some vocal trouble, and if not careful, it can really lead to long term damage. That’s why it’s important for a singer to learn to be especially aware of the need to take care of him or herself and get that voice ready for the next gig. Here’s an excerpt from […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I talk with Sven Köllmann and Jack Rubinacci of Tinnitus Quest to uncover why tinnitus is so widespread, yet still misunderstood in the music industry. With over 700 million people affected worldwide, and 120 million battling severe symptoms, the condition is far from rare. From orchestral players to rockers and […]
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Microphones are somewhat boring to read about since they usually don’t have many bells and whistles, which is why most articles are based primarily around its specs. In the case of the new Austrian Audio CC8-SC, things are different in that it’s finally the alternative to the Sennheiser 441U supercardioid microphone that we’ve been waiting […]
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The term “saturation” generally refers to a specific type of distortion that emulates the behavior of analog circuits when they’re driven into clipping, which creates harmonic distortion as a result. What most musician’s aren’t aware of is that there are actually 4 types of saturation, as outlined in this excerpt from the latest 6th edition […]
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On this week’s podcast episode, I talk with Grayson Sanders, CEO of Chordal, a sync clearing platform that’s simplifying how music gets licensed in the digital age. Grayson shares how his background as a film composer led him to co-found a company tackling one of the music industry’s most painful problems: sync licensing. We dig […]
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One of the things that I’ve always struggled with during mixing is de-essing. No matter the tool (and there are many), it’s difficult to strike the perfect balance between a natural sound and overdoing it. It’s especially difficult if you’re getting poorly recorded vocals, which is more the norm these days since so much recording […]
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