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Getting vocals to 'sit right' can require a lot more than setting the fader and applying EQ. We asked a number of engineers how they do it.
The advice of professional acousticians can be hard to evaluate on paper — but what if you could actually hear the results of their work before building starts?
Our engineer tracks and comps some piano and vocal performances, before overdubbing both real and sampled string parts.
Here are five unlocked Video Tutorials that accompany this month's Cubase Tips & Techniques column, so that our print-only readers don't miss out. Enjoy!
Innovative music creation platform Bitwig takes a big leap forward with the introduction of an open-ended modular environment.
Widely touted as Boss's response to UA's popular OX, the Tube Amp Expander actually offers a contrasting approach. Will one of them be a clear winner?
Win yourself a Skulpt — the new 4‑voice virtual-analogue polyphonic synthesizer from Modal Electronics!
In 1969 Dr. Peter Zinovieff, David Cockerell and Tristram Cary founded Electronic Music Studios (London) Ltd, creators of the first commercially available portable synthesizer, the now world famous EMS VCS3.
Hal Ritson of mashup electronica act The Young Punx teams up with drummer Alex Reeves at SNAP! Studios. Their aim? To recreate the unique sound of Police drummer Stewart Copeland.
The latest generation of Focusrite's extensive Scarlett range offers something for every budget.
Audio Modeling's SWAM range delivers a complete suite of virtual solo woodwinds and strings.
Clearly believing that more is more, Cherry Audio's Voltage Modular combines a user-friendly interface with a very generous selection of modules.
Cubase Pro 10's Audio Alignment Panel can do more than just deliver tight backing vocals!
Cubase Pro 10's Audio Alignment Panel can do more than just deliver tight backing vocals!
EastWest set themselves a technical challenge and a half with this solo operatic vocal instrument.
Lil Nas X's novel mash-up of trap and country provided an unexpected showcase for the talents of a leading vocal producer and mixer.
As the 'smart home' revolution takes off, will we ever see the 'smart studio'?
Ableton Live 10.1, the first incremental upgrade to Live 10, has something for everyone and multiple improvements for most users.
Logic's MIDI plug-ins are great, but getting access to the data they output can be tricky. Here's how it's done...
Louis Bell's unique perspective on songwriting and production has brought massive success with acts such as Post Malone, Jess Glynne and Selena Gomez.