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Pro Tools Tips & Techniques
We introduce some of the best free plug-ins for Pro Tools 11.
Published February 2014
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Q. What sort of double glazing do I need?
I have double glazing but it's quite old, and I notice that other people's double glazing seems to cut out more sound...
Published February 2014
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Q. Should I pad or DI a line-level signal?
I keep reading advice that it's bad for a padded line signal to be run through a mic preamp input, and that it's better to use a dedicated line input
Published February 2014
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Q. Can I balance my mixing desk inserts using a patchbay?
I recently bought an old analogue mixing desk, where all the channel and bus insert points are unbalanced, which is quite common, I think. But all my outboard gear has balanced inputs and outputs!
Published February 2014
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Matrix Tricks
Reason Tips & Techniques
When it comes to step sequencing, Reason 7 has all sorts of tricks up its sleeve.
Published February 2014
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Schoeps V4U
Capacitor Microphone
Schoeps's unusual new vocal mic could give some of the long-established studio stalwarts a serious run for their money.
Published February 2014
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Taking Notes
Sonar Tips & Techniques
Use Melodyne Essential, included in Sonar X3 Studio and Producer, to turn your audio into MIDI.
Published February 2014
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Sounding Off: Dave Stewart
Management Speak Is Taking Over!
Management speak is taking over the world.
Published February 2014
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Closed-back Headphones
Spotlight
Looking for a set of headphones that offer good isolation? Here’s our selection of models from some of the leading brands, with links to the SOS review where available.
Published February 2014
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StompAmp Brown
Solid State Guitar Amplifier
Can this tiny amplifier really sound as good as a full-sized amp?
Published February 2014
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Hyde Street Studios, San Francisco
Studio File
Our story begins with one of the most famous names in the history of recorded music: Bill Putnam.
Published February 2014
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Ampire Attack | Media
Studio One Tips & Techniques
Media files to accompany the article.
Published February 2014
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Ampire Attack
Studio One Tips & Techniques
Studio One’s virtual guitar amp offers a surprisingly wide range of tone-shaping options.
Published February 2014
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The Mix Review
Commercial Productions Analysed
This month we analyse hits from Storm Queen, The Reflektors and Lorde plus our classic mix 'Roxanne' by the The Police.
Published February 2014
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Waldorf Pulse 2
Analogue Synthesizer
Waldorf have followed up their '90s blockbuster with a sequel — the Pulse 2.
Published February 2014
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A Space Of Your Own
Logic Tips & Techniques
Create custom impulse responses using Space Designer.
Published February 2014
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Engineering Drums Live: Part Two
Kit Parade
Following on from last month’s article about drum miking, here we’ll discuss the various ways you can mix and process your drum-kit mics.
Published February 2014
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Apple GarageBand 10
Music Production Software For Mac OS
The latest version of Apple's entry-level music software draws heavily from Logic Pro X. Is this the return of Logic Express?
Published February 2014