You’ve probably been hearing a lot about game audio these days. There is no doubt that games keep on growing in popularity as gamification continues to permeate our everyday lives.
From amazing new virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences to massive multiplayer online games (MMOGs), the gaming revolution Read more...
The Outside Scoop rounds up the latest and greatest music production articles and videos from around the web. This week, we take a look at how to get a perfect -6 dB mixdown with gain staging, 6 tips for creating wider mixes, when to change vacuum tubes, 5 ways to Read more...
Is audio school really worth it? Can you get a “job” out of music school? Is a degree actually going to help you break into a creative field? Justin Colletti dives deep into this topic for prospective students, career changers and those in the job market.
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In this two-part series we’re going to cover music libraries—What they are, how and why to place your music in them, and the kinds of deals they offer. We’ll review how the system works, and what you need to do to collect fees and royalties.
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When I learned of the Rupert Neve Designs RMP-D8, I was very excited to try it out. I initially came across it at the 2017 NYC AES show and was enthralled with what it might mean for my sessions.
The RMP-D8 is a remote controlled 8-channel mic preamplifier with Read more...
Multiband compression is a mix engineers dream.
Standard compressors focus on the dynamics of the overall sound whereas a multiband compressor can focus on several frequency sections at once. It will control your low end on a track separately from the mids and top end.
Having control of different frequencies Read more...
It was a bit of a slow week in the world of music production so you may be feeling a bit hungry for content. If you blinked, you might have missed out on the few gems that made an appearance, most of which happened to be YouTube videos. With a Read more...
In this week’s podcast, Justin Colletti is joined by Dean Olivet, a musician and educator who has compiled data on the biggest songs in history to help discover what goes into making hit records that capture music fans’ imaginations.
Dean shares his research into the 40 biggest tracks of the Read more...
The 1176 is arguably one of the most popular compressors of all time. Known for its super-fast attack time and colorful tone, this iconic compressor has been used on countless hit records over the last 50 years.
While vintage and reissued hardware models can be found in studios across the Read more...
Since I started working professionally in the audio industry over fifteen years ago, I have watched iZotope grow by leaps and bounds to become one of the most respected pro audio brands on the market. Their products have grown in lockstep with my career as I transitioned from music production Read more...
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