This second part of a series on music technology terminology deals with the burgeoning issue of oversampling. Many of you may have seen this attribute on Compact Disc players in days of old, but what does it actually mean?
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Not getting that cutting sound from your axe? Then perhaps a new guitar effects rack is what you need. For a limited time only – until the end of September – Line 6 are offering a free version of their POD Farm plugin, which you can run within any DAW of your choice (AU/RTAS/VST). Anyone who has an iLok can grab a copy of this useful amp simulation and effects software by visiting the Line 6 store here…
As part of a series which aims to explore some of the terminology behind music technology (particularly in relation to computer-based workstations), this week’s glossary contribution confronts the bitty details of dithering…
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Whatever your view on digital distribution and music sales, it is clear that the Internet has enabled many new modes of worldwide intercommunication. This means that it’s easier than ever to learn how to get started with music production…
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Steve Albini is a remarkably prolific producer, and his influence has been felt on a huge variety of records by artists such as Mogwai, Pixies, Low, Joanna Newsom and Nirvana. He currently runs Electrical Audio recording studios in Chicago, and here is a brief glimpse into his technique…
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Doubling is a popular production technique that can add depth, texture and width to a recording. There are many variations to this technique, but perhaps the most common is that used on Nirvana’s ‘In Bloom’…
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If you find your drum tracks are not quite as punchy as you’d like, then perhaps it’s time for some extra compression – but without losing those precious dynamics…
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Back in January I decided it was time to take the plunge into Ableton Live, and it was certainly a worthwhile experience. However, the release of Pro Tools 8 has also proven too compelling to resist. I upgraded from version 7.4 last week, so here are a few initial observations on the new package…
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The art and science of mixing is a complex affair; the more you learn about it, the more you realise you have barely scratched the surface. However, there are a few general principles that can bring immediate and significant improvements to most mixes…
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The Swedish software team behind the popular music production workstation Reason have now released a new program that brings the Reason workflow to audio recording. In a moment of clarity, they had the brainwave of naming their new program Record…
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