There’s nothing wrong with seeking out a better deal. And what is deal is better than free?
There are countless free plug-ins out there, but since DAWs come with more than enough of their own basic plugins to create great-sounding tracks, why bother searching them out?
One reason is to Read more...
Music libraries are nothing new—but some new ones are news.
In the latter category is the Endless Noise Music Library. Freshly launched by the LA-based music and sound design company Endless Noise, this song catalog has a unique pedigree. Distinction begins with the credentials of its founders, Endless Noise’s Grammy Read more...
How much should you charge for a mix? How much should you expect to pay for a mix? How about mastering work—how much should that cost?
The long answer can be found in the podcast episode linked below. For the short written answer, scroll down below the video and read Read more...
This is a guest post by Caleb J. Murphy of Musician with a Day Job.
If you don’t manage your recording time, it will manage you. And it’s especially hard to record music when it’s your side hustle. I know this first-hand.
Since 2009, I’ve released about 100 songs. So Read more...
Empirical Labs Inc., (ELI), the New Jersey-based audio hardware manufacturer and software developer, announced that is has named Matt Ward as Strategic Advisor. Empirical Labs is the creator of such well-known music and sound production tools as the Distressor, FATSO, and Lil FrEQ hardware units, and AROUSOR and BIG FrEQ Read more...
Passion! Should you follow it into a career in music or audio? Or should you play it safe? Justin Colletti gives his take.
Thanks to Soundtoys and Focusrite for sponsoring this episode. Remember to subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Looking back now, it’s easy to see Roland’s TR-8 as a revolutionary piece of gear, regardless of how accurately it emulates the vintage drum machines it seeks to.
By combining sounds from the TR-808 and TR-909 (and later, TR-606 and TR-707) into an easy-to-use, affordable package with built-in digital streaming Read more...
If a peaceful transfer of power sounds good to you, look to the Audio Engineering Society (AES) as a shining example.
On January 1, 2021, the AES presidency seamlessly transitioned to Jonathan Wyner from the organization’s top executive in 2020, Agnieszka Roginska. As Ms. Roginska did before him, Wyner can Read more...
What exactly is that “ratio” control on your compressor, and how should you use it? When do you want to use a low ratio, and when should you use a higher one? Justin Colletti gives you the best practices.
The short answer? Lower thresholds often pair better with lower ratios, Read more...
(Author Scott Looney is a game audio education pioneer and Co-Founder and CTO of the Game Audio Institute (GAI). The next GAI course, “VR and Audio Concepts and Practice in Unity” runs from February 1st-March 26, 2021. Visit here for more details.)
In game audio, it’s important to keep up Read more...
