Posts with tag recording-music

News | Oct 07, 2020 by Rounik Sethi

This free update from Universal Audio offers all-new Session Versions, Track Groups, MIDI enhancements, and more for LUNA recording software.

Tip | Sep 03, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Here are some top tips for making sure any sound you record results in the best quality capture, from gating and understanding gain structure to using great preamps.

Review | Feb 05, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Focusrite's Clarett marque crosses from Thunderbolt to USB models with the Clarett 2Pre USB and its siblings. Hollin Jones finds out what all the fuss is about.

News | Sep 09, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Offering eight '˜Air''"enabled mic pres plus 192 kHz A'"D/D'"A Focusrite tell us their OctoPre is the ideal I/O expansion kit for Clarett or any interface with ADAT I/O.

Interview | Mar 01, 2016 by Rounik Sethi

Sought after producer, Oz Craggs, opens the door to his studio in this revealing video interview. He explains how he first got the buzz for producing music, and shares recording & mixing tips.

Tutorial | Jan 06, 2016 by Joe Albano

Setting up a multi-mic recording of a drum kit is complex, so it's no surprise that there are any number of things that can trip up an intrepid recordist. Here are 6 potential pitfalls to avoid.

Tutorial | Dec 16, 2015 by Joe Albano

One of the keys to a successful recording session is an optimized monitor mix for the recording musician. With the right balance you could transform an OK tracking session into something special.

Review | Jan 20, 2014 by Matt Vanacoro

Studio condenser microphones come in all shapes and sizes to suit different budgets. And, we were curious to see how M-Audio's Nova, sub $100 condenser mic performs. Matt Vanacoro checks it out.

Editorial | Oct 05, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Software plug-ins & DAWs have taken over most music studios. However, analog is making a comeback. Now more than ever, musicians & producers are turning to hardware. But why? GW Childs investigates.

Interview | Jun 06, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

You may be familiar with Ben Burtt who created the Star Wars light sabre sounds. Well, his son, Benny Burtt, is just as talented and is making a name for himself as a sound editor for big films, too.

Review | Apr 02, 2013 by Lynda Arnold

iZotope's Nectar Elements is designed for the singer/songwriter/producer recording vocals on a budget. Lynda Arnold plugs in and tests out this suite. Find out if she sings its praises in this review.

Tip | Jan 03, 2011 by Mo Volans

Unfortunately latency is something that effects everyone who creates and mixes music in the digital domain. Although it's something that's ever present it can be managed and if dealt with correctly it