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Acoustica's inexpensive and easy-to-use sequencer continues to impress with the addition of MIDI tracks and VST Instrument support.
On March 3rd, the world of music lost one of its pivotal figures. Norman 'Hurricane' Smith recorded the Beatles' first six albums, produced the first four Pink Floyd LPs and even enjoyed chart success in his own right.
The focus this month is on checking and improving the performance of your PC, with a new benchmark test just released and news of a useful tool that could help you pin down the source of latency-related problems.
We find out how much you can do in the mix when the recordings aren't up to scratch — and how much you can't!
Pro Tools doesn't officially support macros or assignable keyboard shortcuts, but with a little know-how and a copy of QuicKeys, you can use custom key commands to bring up anything from simple menu items to complex chains of commands.
Following a recent lesson I had taught on music technology history, one of our teaching assistants mentioned that she had...
Links to Audio files mentioned within MAY 2008's Mix Rescue article.
For a project I'm currently working on I need to deliver stem mixes to a post-production editor for mixing. I want the '...
I'm trying to reduce drum spill when I record my jazz trio (piano, bass and drums) at home. The drum overheads —...
I'm having a hard time deciding whether to buy monitors for my bedroom studio. It's a 3m x 4m untreated room with rather...
If microphones tend to suit some voices better than others, do I really need a high-end vocal mic rather than a much more...
The crack team of Paul White and Hugh Robjohns have travelled the world solving readers' problems. Here, they down the Hob...
Roni Size's New Forms revolutionised electronic music. Ten years on, he's returned to his classic album with a fresh perspective.
Can you really use a £25 mic for serious recording?
The sound of an SSL console is now available in an even smaller package - and at a smaller price.
Did you know that you can make Sonar fit your working methods like a glove, via its many customisation options? Here's our guide to just a few of the most useful.
If sound is leaking from your studio or external noise is ruining your recordings, there are practical steps you can take to improve matters.
