When mocking up big band and jazz horn arrangements, I tend to run into a number of issues with my sonic toolkit. A lot of my brass sample libraries have legato, but the scripting can be sluggish and sound fake for fast-flowing lines.
A lot of the brass libraries I Read more...
Traditionally, big band music has been very difficult to replicate with samples. This is in part due to the numerous articulations required for the style, and because essential instruments like saxophones are not even included in most brass or woodwind sample libraries.
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Los Angeles will be the most educational place on the planet this weekend.
Ambitious audio engineers have the chance to take in the latest of the Studio Prodigy Master Class Series, which will continue on August 24-25 at Capitol Studios with Session Three: The Art of Recording a Big Band Read more...
Avatar Studios session action recently was fast and furious, as reported by the studio. Superstars returned, and multiple major label and indie artists tracked along with TV, film and Broadway cast recordings.
Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush AKA Sugarland recorded in Studio C on the Neve VRP 72-input console with Read more...
