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Need a compact and discreet PA that still delivers quality sound? Then the FBT Vertus might just be for you...
If youre interested in M/S (Mid/Side) recording or stereo image tweaks, Sonars Channel Tools could be your best friend.
Oktava have created a storm in the microphone marketplace with the MK219. Now they hope to follow up their initial success with the MK012, designed for both studio and broadcast use.
Best known for his collaborations with Elton John, Gus Dudgeon is one of the most successful British record producers ever. He talks to Sam Inglis about his work.
Behringer’s take on the classic Auratones won’t break the bank — but will they help you make those crucial mix-balancing decisions?
By the time you read this, he could be clutching his first Oscar for his soundtrack for the historic blockbuster Elizabeth. David Hirschfelder discourses with Richard Buskin about the art, science and pyschology of scoring for the moving image.
Korgs latest keyboard blurs the boundaries between their affordable Micro range and their pro workstations.
Is there more than an eye-catching new livery to spark interest in Blue's latest mic?
Native Instruments’ flagship soft sampler continues to improve with age. We look at what’s new in version 5.
Tony Bennett’s continuing success showcases the value of old-school recording techniques — and the talents of his engineer son Dae.
With a stellar client list that now ranges from Sir Paul McCartney to AC/DC, Paul Boothroyd has risen to the top of the live sound industry.
Originally intended for another group, ‘Kiss’ was quickly reclaimed by Prince when he heard David Z’s arrangement. Despite record company scepticism, the track became his third number one single and rejuvenated his career.
Vintage synths are objects of fascination to musicians and collectors alike. But keeping them alive takes a special kind of expertise...
From humble beginnings in provincial Norway, the Stargate team have gone on to become one of Americas leading hit factories. Songwriter and producer Mikkel Eriksen explains how their hard work and talent brought success.
76-note master keyboards at under £500 are relatively thin on the ground. Derek Johnson takes a look at the Korean-made contender for your cash.
Tortoise have spent the last 20 years defying the conventions of rock music — and forging a unique approach to studio recording.
Score = **** 4/5 stars. Cool Vibes consists of a single GIG file containing 80 patches organised into 16 instruments, each with five stereo placements.
Over the last couple of years Ive mixed quite a lot of songs, but only single tracks here and there. Now Im about to mix an album, and Im wondering what would be the best way to do it. The recording has been done in a very decent studio, and they have been adding some programmed elements afterwards. I want to avoid a situation where I mix all the tracks so that they sound great on their own, only to realise later that they wont fit together as a whole. How would you approach this? Would you mix one track, and use it as a reference for the other mixes? Would you re-use some of the settings (for example, use the same plug-ins for the same tracks, with some tweaks)? Sadly, the budget doesnt allow for a separate mastering job, so I would have to do some limiting and final tweaks myself.
The multitracks for Evanescence’s third album were so big that they required two maxed-out Pro Tools rigs to play back!
