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John Fields and Paul David Hager have a very modern working relationship — and with the Jonas Brothers, theyve delivered a string of old-fashioned hits.
There are lots of reasons why you might want to write your own VST plug-ins. The learning curve can be steep, but there are development environments out there that can help. We take you through the options.
Getting precisely the results you want from compressors can often be the key to a tight, modern-sounding mix. We explain what the controls are designed to achieve and how they relate to what you hear.
Reason and Ableton Live work well together — we offer some tips on running the two programs in parallel.
It can be difficult reading about compression without hearing what it does. Here are a number of audio files to accompany this article, with a detailed explanation of what they demonstrate.
Ever wanted to set up both a control room and live room in two tiny bedrooms? On a budget? With remote-control facilities? Actually, it can be done!
Here is a selection of audio files to accompany this month's Mix Rescue of Al James' song 'Schoolboy Fascination'. You can...
In VariAudio, Cubase 5 users have a sophisticated pitch-correction tool.
Take one Bollywood soundtrack, add a Pussycat Doll and a heap of new instruments, and you have a recipe for a big mix. Peter Mokran was the engineer who cooked up an international hit with Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny).
Get a big, produced sound from Sonars classic analogue drumbox samples.
Why is Al James poppy and well-arranged track not reaching its potential in the mix, despite extensive EQ treatment and other processing? We dissect his original Cubase project to find out.
In 1975, Aerosmith stormed into the mainstream with their Toys In The Attic album, and in doing so set the tone for a decade of West Coast heavy metal.
Newcomers and power users alike need to know how to make things right when their Pro Tools Sessions run into trouble.
Part 2: We turn to Logics dynamics processing in our quest for a polished master.
As well as having all-round audio engineering ability, a remixer needs to be proficient in remix-specific processes. We explore the essential software and skills.
We round up the latest from the Apple Developers Conference and the implications for Mac musicians.
We address a few common PC music questions and introduce the best software solutions for drive backup.
Save time and make Digital Performer work just how you like it, with easy custom templates and preferences tweaks.
Comping multitrack audio neednt be a headache with new features in Digital Performer 6.
If youre interested in M/S (Mid/Side) recording or stereo image tweaks, Sonars Channel Tools could be your best friend.