There’s no such thing as a pair of studio monitors that are absolutely perfect. So, choosing the right speakers for your studio requires that you know your own biases inside and out, and that you pick a set that complements your strengths and weaknesses. Justin Colletti discusses in this episode Read more...
Tegeler Audio Manufaktur is a boutique manufacturer of rack effects, started and led by developer Michael Krusch and based in Berlin, Germany. The company embraces a less-is-more approach, choosing to focus on only the most essential controls and streamlining the user interfaces of their effect units. All of their products Read more...
If you’re new to releasing music, there’s at least an 80%-90% chance that putting out an album and then hoping to find an audience for it is not your best bet for developing your music or your fanbase. The key is to build an audience first with a smaller release Read more...
We truly live in the golden age of audio plug-ins. What used to only be achievable via expensive hardware or third-party software processing is now often available inexpensively, or even as freeware.
You can now recreate the workflows of classic analog consoles, get the sound and color of priceless vintage Read more...
Part of the beauty in sampling is the ability to capture sounds, techniques, and articulations that real ensembles and players might not be able to easily replicate in a live performance. Spitfire Audio, well-known for being at the cutting edge of the sampling world, has taken this approach and applied Read more...
This week, get one of the “master tips” that will dramatically improve the way you set your levels in the mix. It’s a simple concept that can help you not only with mix balances, but with how you tweak just about every knob in the audio world, from EQ gain Read more...
For years, there’s been a secret solution to auditioning new audio gear.
Here’s the pro tip for getting real experience with studio equipment before you make a big investment: rent it. While retail showrooms and online forums have their place in making initial evaluations, Andy Hilton, CEO of NYC-based audio Read more...
Despite the fact that Korg already has two drum machines in their volca series (the Beats and the Kick), the announcement of the new volca Drum was met with considerable applause. Perhaps this is because thus far, the volca Drum bears the closest lineage to the much-loved Korg Electribe ER-1, Read more...
Truly confident practitioners keep no secrets.
Mixers are among this self-assured group of experts who, once they reach a certain level of success, are only too happy to pass their platinum techniques on to their colleagues. They do it through 1-1 mentorship, interviews, live seminars, video tutorials, and—increasingly—with signature plugins. Read more...
Is getting a subwoofer for your studio worth it? The truth is, there’s a right and a wrong reason to get a sub. Justin Colletti gives you a framework for figuring out if you would benefit from adding a sub to your room, or if it will just make everything Read more...
