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macOS 13 Ventura will be released to the public on October 24th 2022. In this constantly updated article we will be sharing up-to-date information, as we get it from brands and the community, about which pro audio applications and plug-ins do and don't work with Ventura, as well as other related i
Amazing DB of free plugins:
The complete list of free Pro Tools plug-ins in RTAS and AAX format. Fully searchable database.
A lot of people are working from home right now, and when working with audio your studio or room acoustics have a massive impact on the accuracy and neutrality of your monitoring.
In this tutorial we show you how to get up to 50 audio tracks using the free version of Pro Tools, Pro Tools Intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRd2rC7RSLg
Do you have synths, plugins and VST that are not AAX and you would love to use them in Pro Tools? We show you how easy it is to do it on a Mac.Some developer...
Cool article ...
In the 1970s, ‘Starship’ acted as a flying tour bus for acts including Led Zeppelin, Elton John and the Rolling Stones.
Clapton and Dylan turn to the California-based destination for guitars with soul and serious s*x appeal.
Bathrooms are still in play!
Every house has unique acoustics that can add pizzazz to your productions. Sweetwater explores household spaces that can enhance and personalize recordings.
So freakin' awesome ..
Find out what happened to your favorite record stores of the 70's, 80's, & 90's!Just Audio is not only a YouTube Channel but a Store, Museum, and Repair Cent...
Interesting / informative info:
Dave Maida Darien Saiidifar Graham Drew
Ever wonder about the difference between long and short-scale basses? Sweetwater's expert content team has the answer you need!
So absolutely sweet! Wow ....
Going, going, gone! Join Sweetwater as we take a look at eight of our most exciting limited-edition guitars from Fender, Gibson, PRS, D’Angelico, and more!
Great article from the SW folks....
Eddie Anzueto
Join Sweetwater’s Nick D’Virgilio for a look at the most reliable snare mic techniques in the... Read more »
Really awesome upgrade. Bucket list:
iZotope has just released the tenth full version of their industry- and home studio-standard software mastering suite, Ozone. Ronan Macdonald has been diving in to give us his initial impressions…
Great interview. I absolutely love that brown beauty. So sweet ...
Shop PRS products at Sweetwater 👉 https://imp.i114863.net/za3YBe More videos like Paul Reed Smith on What Makes a Great Guitar 👉 https://www.youtube.com/pl...
The modern recording studio is a complicated working environment, full of distractions and potential efficiency pitfalls. Here are half a dozen things you can do to help ensure that your sessions stay on track and running at full speed.
Your audio business faces a serious threat and it’s not from any technology. Russ Hughes explains the problem that staring most of us in the face.
More AI mastering services are appearing in music production. Does this spell the end for professional engineers? We discuss AI mastering and invite two mastering engineers to give their opinion. The answer may surprise you.
https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/paul-reed-smith-on-what-makes-a-great-guitar/
In this exciting interview, Sweetwater’s Mitch Gallagher joins Mr. PRS himself, Paul Reed Smith, for an... Read more »
https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/production-expert-1/bass-recording-should-you-use-a-di-or-amp
What are the pros and cons of Using a DI vs using a bass amp and microphone when recording bass? Should I use both or are amp modelling plugins the way forward in 2022? We look at the options…
Cool article ....
Most products build incrementally on what has been before, a little better or a little cheaper. But not all of them. Here’s a selection of audio products we think broke new ground.
Great simple article. And to be clear, not everyone is a producer. LOL ..
The audio industry has its own words, in fact we’ve got as much jargon and acronyms as an episode of Line of Duty. Many of them matter, here are five we need to stop confusing… now.
https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/production-expert-1/what-will-the-new-pro-macs-have-inside
As we approach October and the expected announcements from Apple about the next round of Mac computers, there seems to be some disagreement as to what chips they will have inside them. We investigate…
As a person who unfortunately damaged my hearing please take care of yours because once you lose it, it is gone ...
Hearing damage and ear trauma are a very real risk not only to health and well being but, for audio professionals our ability to work. Do we do all we can to safeguard our most precious resource?
Great routing pic of a guitar recording chain:
Electric guitars in the studio are one of the few instances where the effects happen in front of the mics. We outline a few ways to make printing with the ear candy work for both artist and engineer.
Summer is upon us, and for many guitarists, that means breaking out the acoustic and getting outside to make some music in the sun. But with the warmer weather and…
Interesting strategy:
Getting the low end right in the mix can be elusive. There are the tried and trusted ways that can get the engineer to subsonic nirvana, but some issues call for more than a couple of EQ scoops or fader rides. We show you how…
Really good stuff. Just waiting to pull the trigger. Currently using a M1 MBP at the moment and it is absolutely phenomenal ...
Looking for a new studio computer? Not sure what might be coming? In this article, we analyse the latest predictions from reliable sources about what Mac computers Apple will announce before the end of 2022.
It can be easy to think that everything has been done, that the new developments today are just tweaks, covering old ground in slightly different ways. But is that fair? We think not and here are five example of audio technologies which really made a difference to the last ten or so years.
We all want our studios to be taken seriously. Sweetwater delves into ways to improve the look and feel of your project studio to achieve a professional vibe.
Super cool article!
Take a look back at the infancy of video game music and how the technology and composers have brought us to the incredible world of gaming music we now enjoy.
Cool tool:
The all-in-one Live Stream, Cable Free Audio router for Mac. Combine multiple audio sources of any kind: applications, microphones, audio interfaces, and more. Mix and stream to your favorite streaming app: Twitch, OBS, StreamLabs, Zoom, Restream, etc. Send each audio source separately into OBS. Wit...
One of the most hotly debated topics relating to digital audio is sample rate. Whatever your view point, there’s no denying that working at rates above 48kHz will be more of a draw on your CPU, however there are some cases where working at higher sample rates can be worthwhile. Paul Maunder consid...
With a good drummer and the right room, well tuned drums are the final piece in the puzzle to get right before pressing record. With some drummers and engineers leaving it to the other to know how to coax the best sound, we share some tips.
Pretty cool stuff ...
Many of these vocals were recorded at a time when “the take was the take”, meaning the vocalists had few opportunities, if any, to redo a take or drop-in replacement lines. Check them out, you will be amazed.
When it comes to the arts, our inherent human inclination is towards uniqueness, and by keeping a few simple pointers in mind, you can allow that inclination to help you find and maintain your musical identity. Ronan Macdonald explains more…
Well done vid on large cables wraps (definitely a PITA)...
In this segment Roger Lattin, an ETCP Trainer and Certified Stage Electrician, demonstrates the proper method for coiling or ‘wrapping’ a feeder cable. Using...
https://www.fullcompass.com/gearcast/compressors-and-limiters-de-mystified
Step into the GearCast studio to view the article, Compressors And Limiters De-Mystified!
Absolutely! I am very surprised we aren't already there ...
What does a DAW for those that want music making to be as simple as using a smart phone to take pictures need to have? What things trip even the professionals sometimes? Here’s our list
Beyond the standard advice such as sorting out your room acoustics and monitoring, using references, mixing fast and taking breaks is there any simple advice which could help someone who is struggling with their mixes? Here are five suggestions which might help.
After the fader, EQ is the the bedrock on which successful mixes are based. There is a lot of choice out there when it comes to equalisers but do choices lead to better mixes? Julian looks at the options.
Bucket list...
Must-see music destinations to travel for rock, jazz, blues, reggae, indie, country, and rap from museums, clubs, record stores, carnivals, to more.
https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/production-expert-1/are-we-entering-the-age-of-bullsh*t-plugins
Perhaps I need to change my social media settings, but it seems there’s a new plugin that does very little, hitting the streets every day!
Of the issues in pro audio that continue to evoke debate, the question of Mac ‘versus’ PC continues to be divisive to some. We look at the differences beyond personal preference.
Interesting article...
In this article are technologies that really did make a splash when they arrived, so much so that all three were predicted to be the death of something, as you will see, none of them were.
Hypothetical audio issues. Because they only present themselves some of the time, regular compression or EQ often don’t fix them satisfactorily. Do you use a multi-band compressor or a dynamic EQ to fix them?
No matter what kind of bass you’re working with – electric, acoustic or synthesised – getting that perfect bottom end in the mix can be challenging at the best of times. Here are six techniques and ideas to help give you a leg up.
Interesting article around the concept of "bouncing" ...
https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/production-expert-1/why-do-we-call-it-bouncing-a-mix?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Why+Do+We+Call+It+%27Bouncing%27+A+Mix%3F+%F0%9F%A4%A8%20-%208408963
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