Audacity ( is a free audio recording and editing software program that can do some amazing things for the price:). We even have a tutorial course with videos showing you how to begin audio recording with almost no budget by using audacity – The Newbies Guide To Audio Recording Awesomeness 1: the Basics With Audacity.…… See More
Rode introduce the PodMic |
During the launch of the world-renowned RodeCaster Pro in November, spectators noticed what looked like a new mic in the background of the promotional media. This microphone has been recently revealed to be the PodMic, which is a compact yet heavy-duty microphone that comes equipped with a chic brass finish. The mic comes with its…… See More
HyperX’s first standalone microphone is built for game streamers
HyperX is taking on the likes of Blue and Razer with its first standalone microphone for the game streaming set. The “Quadcast” is aimed at aspirational streamers and influencers. It comes with an anti-vibration shock mount and a 3-metre cable with a headphone jack connection. It features include four selectable polar patterns to capture audio…… See More
Gear of the Year 2018: Best accessory
Andy Jones for MusicTech rates the ISO Acoustics ISO-Puck as the top accessory for 2018. Many consumers may not have considered the need for this product but Jones states that it is very useful for music fans who want to improve the sound quality of their speakers. The ISO-Puck works by eliminating the vibrations emanating…… See More
6 of the Best Interfaces to Meet Your Needs and Budgets
The Tascam iXR is an affordable priced iOS/PC dual-compatible interface that provides fantastic speed and value for a very modest £124. Meanwhile, the MixPre-6M performs multiple roles as a recorder, interface, hardware DAW and mixer. It looks great, and packs a real shallow into its compact size. Steinberg’s UR-RT4 takes the prize for best flexibility,…… See More
8 Awesome Drum Simulator Plugins
Virtual drum software allows you to quickly and easily create realistic sounding drum tracks using samples and grooves performed by actual drummers on high-quality kits that were recorded in world-class studios. Here’s a roundup of the most popular virtual drum plugins on the market. Toontrack’s EZdrummer 2 is designed as a quick and easy way…… See More
Best VST Plug-ins for Vocals
The vocal is at the center of every one of your recordings. That means if your vocals sound bad, your whole project sounds bad. While nothing can replace a killer performance by a talented vocalist, there are scores of plug-ins available that will tune, fix, tweak, and polish your vocal tracks to perfection. The Antares…… See More
EQ Tips: When to Boost and When to Cut
Sound enhancement and modification using software like Neutron 2 and Nectar 3 in audio mixing using corrective equalization techniques, such as by either cutting frequencies or boosting them, are decisions that Engineers face throughout production. Although there is common knowledge where it is more advantageous to cut frequencies versus boost them, there are situations that…… See More
6 Tips For Adding Effects To A Mix
One of the reasons why we record elements in stereo is to capture the natural ambience of an instrument. There are so many choices and variables available with effects these days. These 6 tips can help you choose what you need for each track more efficiently. First, picture the performer in an acoustic space and…… See More
The BEST VOCAL PLUGINS on the Market
Over my many years of mixing, I’ve tried out hundreds of premium plugins. What you do with the plugins you have is 10 times more important than what plugins you have. Softube Trident A-Range was modelled after the legendary Trident console. This analog EQ has an extremely smooth sound on vocals. You can really push…… See More