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Review: Toontrack UK Pop EZX Expansion
Toontrack's latest EZdrummer expansion pack captures the sounds of classic British pop thanks to some meticulous production and big-name performers. Here's what Shane Berry made of it...
MQA: Is This Codec Masquerading As High Quality Audio?
In the quest for the next big thing, Meridian Audio created the MQA audio file format, supposedly high-res audio in a small size. But does it live up to the hype?
Transforming Cardboard Boxes & Kitchen Pans Into Realistic Drum Kits With Superior Drummer 3
Superior Drummer 3 has way more going on under the hood than a shiny new interface and killer drum library. One major addition is that you can replace and convert drums to MIDI with the help of AI.
Review: Toontrack Superior Drummer 3
Superior Drummer 3 represents a massive upgrade, with artificial intelligence just one of its major new features. In this world-first review, Shane Berry takes you in-depth with Toontrack's latest.
The Music Tech and Lectures You Missed at AES Berlin 2017
Couldn't make it to AES Berlin this year? Ask.Audio sent our intrepid reporter Shane Berry along to pick out his highlights. Here they are in one handy article so read on to find out all the hot news.
Spotify Drops Loudness Target to -14 LUFS. What Does This Mean For Producers?
Good news, with Spotify's latest announcement, the loudness wars may finally be coming to an end. So what does this mean for producers?
Dealing With GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)
We all lust after shiny new gear from time to time, but is it always a good idea? Shane Berry has some advice on when to leap, and when to only look.
What Every Modern Music Producer Can Learn From Making a Sandwich
When it comes to recording, mixing, and mastering, or any aspect of music production, you've probably not considered it being similar to making a sandwich. Perhaps the two are actually closely linked?
Music Production: How To Push Your Listening Skills To The Next Level
You can take opportunities every single day to train your ears to help your production skills. Shane Berry explains how everyday life can be the perfect training ground.
How Loudness Standards Relate To EDM And Club Music Production
Understanding how loudness standards work can be crucial to mixing and mastering correctly for different target media. Shane Berry is here to guide you through the terminology.
Why You Should Calibrate Your Studio Monitor Speakers
It's become common for music production to happen in rooms with no acoustic treatment and monitors badly positioned. Shane Berry explains why and how to calibrate your speakers. Essential reading.
Review: Prism Sound, Callia Hi-Fi DAC
While digital music has often resulted in less than optimum sample rates and quality, Prism Sound's Callia is a high-end digital to analog converter designed for pristine audio quality for your ears.
What Every Modern Music Producer Can Learn From Picasso
It may surprise you that Pablo Picasso's philosophy on the creative process can be applied to music production. Shane Berry demonstrates how a world famous artist's vision can transform your sounds.
The Hot Music Tech You May Have Missed at AES PARIS 2016
After wading through a flooded Paris, I made it to the 140th International AES Convention in the Palais de Congres convention centre, June 4th to June 7th. Here's the best music tech from the show.
Demystifying The Confusion Around Loudness, Metering & Levels
There's lots of confusion about loudness and metering it these days. Decibels are bewildering enough, and terms like LUKS, LUFS, LU, LRA and dBTP don't help much. Here is what we need to know.
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