Watching a master at work can be incredibly rewarding. Studio time with Junkie XL is just that. In this episode, our favorite sound track “junkie,” takes us through the process of arranging strings electronically. This article should give you a fascinating glimpse into the method behind the art of arranging for film using sampled string instruments. […]
Dr. Mix has done a great Cubase Pro 9 video review here, I encourage you to watch it. Cubase continues to go from strength to strength and this video demonstrates the tremendous contribution that this software makes to the audio production community. Read The Steinberg Cubase Pro 9 Review. Zoning in on Cubase Ground-breaking new […]
A couple of people have asked about creating templates for their DAW of choice (eg. Cubase, Logic etc.), so I thought it might be useful to post this video by Alex Pfeffer where he goes through the whole process using Cubase. Namely, how to create an orchestral template in your DAW. More Information on how […]
This is a great tutorial where Carol literally shows her audience how to compose with her. What is great about watching videos like this is you get a window into the composition process which is a dark art to say the least. It means many things to many different people. It is all about finding your […]
This is a great video on one of the most commonly asked questions, how much should you charge as a composer? In this video, I discuss my personal approach to pricing myself with prospective clients for composing. The views in this clip are 100% my own, so please do not take this advice as gospel…find […]
How to bring a track into balance using multiband processing Learn how to employ one of the most powerful tools in the music producer’s arsenal Multiband compression makes for a much more detailed alternative to regular ‘broadband’ compression, but when exactly should you use it? As with all matters relating to production, the answer lies […]
Output mangle the orchestra with Analog Strings Output, the makers of unusual virtual instruments Signal, Exhale and Rev have today announced a powerful string machine in Analog Strings. The emphasis is on crafting and performing strings sounds that are unique, and retain a modern sound. Tones are created by blending two deeply sampled orchestras, vintage synths, and […]
AltiSpace update – new presets and other tweaks added to iOS convolution reverb The App Store is blessed with a few pretty good reverb apps and many are capable of producing results that are far superior to what their respective the price tags suggest ought to be possible. One of these is most certainly Igor Vasiliev amazing convolution-based […]
Steinberg releases Cubase 9 today. Steinberg has always been the world leading DAW on all platforms, and this releases cements their dominance in the DAW space. Steinberg has today announced Cubase 9, a substantial update to their DAW. The three new versions of Cubase — Cubase Pro, Cubase Artist and Cubase Elements — all feature […]
We recently have started to complete a very significant do it yourself series here at the studio. We recently purchased during Black Friday, a Blue Yeti Microphone. It sounds absolutely amazing and it fits perfectly with our setup. However, like all sensitive, pro quality mic’s, it needs a shock mount. We did this video on […]