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    Two Noise Making Boxes at NAMM 2013

    Jan 31, 2013
    I'm super into synths and the modular synth culture. I'm going to start slowly introducing synths and noise makers of all sorts into the blog. I feel that modular synths and noise maker boxes are...

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    A History of Audio Plug Ins: Invasion of the “Sound Snatchers”

    Dec 22, 2012

    Do you remember the movie “The Crow”? The one where Brandon Lee, after dying (for real) while the film was being shot, was replaced by a computer generated, perfectly realistic image of himself? Something similar happened in the...

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    Plug Ins / Recording

    Plugin Review: Massey CT5 Compressor

    Nov 6, 2012

    Following the success of the popular CT4 compressor, Massey Plugins has released the CT5 ($75) - an updated version with some tweaks under the hood and useful new features. Available in TDM, RTAS and Audiosuite, it’s even more powerful and enjoyable...

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    Plug Ins

    New Compressor from Massey Plugins: The CT5

    Aug 28, 2012

    Today, Massey Plugins Inc. released the CT5, an update on their workhorse compressor, the CT4. According to Steve Massey, "The core sound remains 99% the same; I'm tweaking one of the internal filters for the better and...

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    Gear / Instruments / Plug Ins

    DRT v2.0: Massey beefs up their Drum Replacer

    May 15, 2012
    Fans of Massey Plugins will be happy to see some additional features added to the DRT: Drum Replacement Tool. The original plugin detected drum hits and exported MIDI notes, allowing you to choose your preferred third-party plugin to trigger the audio. The new DRT v2.0...

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    Effects / Guitar Pedal Reviews / Plug Ins / Recording Advice

    Production Corner: Lo-Fi Plug Ins & Pedals

    Apr 16, 2012
    As we all know, rockers enjoy going against trends, and lo-fi is a perfect “genre answer” to these high definition days. As a matter of fact, in most cases the poor quality of the recordings – rather than the result of disgraceful engineering – is created intentionally as a way to add character to the...

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    Plug Ins / Recording Advice

    Production Corner: Randomness & Happy Accidents

    Mar 26, 2012
    From the 20th century on, experimental artists of all kinds have been fascinated by the concept of randomness applied to art — it all started with Dadaism. In music, the element of chance was already present in Jazz before it officially appeared in the mid century “Aleatory Music” movement. The Beatles managed to recycle it...

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    Effects / Plug Ins

    McDSP Retro Pack Review

    Jun 15, 2011
    Earlier this year, veteran plugin manufacturer, McDSP released an important upgrade to its flagship bundle, the Emerald Pack. This robust collection of “bread-and-butter” effects combines a whopping twelve bundles, including muti-band compressors, channel strips, analog tape emulations, brick-wall limiters, de-essers and much more. Version 5 brings functional and cosmetic changes to all and also includes a brand...

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    Effects / Plug Ins

    Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter Review on SonicScoop

    Apr 28, 2011
    Zach McNees has a detailed review on SonicScoop of the Waves Aphex Vintage Aural Exciter, a collaboration between Waves and Aphex to bring the original tube unit back to life in plugin form. Like all the Aural Exciter units, it’s designed to add brightness and presence without a perceived increase in overall sound levels. Here’s...

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    Massey Plugins DRT: Drum Replacement Tool

    Apr 5, 2011
    If you’ve been struggling with poorly-recorded drum tracks recently, you may be interested in checking out DRT: the new drum replacement plugin from Massey Plugins. The DRT is easy to use, and its intelligent parameters allow you to select the drum hits you want to replace in seconds, exporting them as a MIDI track that you...

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    Effects / Plug Ins

    OneKnob Plugins by Waves

    Mar 30, 2011
    Waves has just announced the release of their OneKnob line of plugins: comprised of seven different effects with just one control knob each. While these are not the first set of plugins with extremely simplified controls (see the Abbey Road Brilliance Pack), it is interesting nonetheless to see a series of plugins devoted to having...

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    Effects / Plug Ins

    Review: Adding warmth to your tracks with Magnetic

    Mar 15, 2011
    Magnetic, the latest plugin from Nomad Factory, is a versatile addition to the growing list of tools that recreate the classic sounds of analog tape warmth and saturation. Useful for sweetening up tracks or as a vintage effect, this plugin works well on a variety of sources and also functions as a respectable master buss...

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    		1. Recording: Home vs Studio

    the question is: can YOU do it?
    		 
      Indie producer/musician Bruce Kaphan(R.E.M., David Byrne, Red House Painters, American Music Club) analyzes pros and cons of recording the DIY way - read.  
     
     
    2. Choosing a Recording Studio

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      What do you need to look for in a recording studio? In this article you'll find all the advice you need about equipment, engineers, rooms, rates, and ways of approaching the recording experience. - read  
     
     
    3. Planning Recordings

    be prepared, have a budget
    		 
      Steven Alvarado, a NYC studio manager provides precious advice on how to approach the recording of your CD. "When you enter the studio, have a plan. Map out what you want to accomplish each day so that you have a realistic idea of how much time you will need to complete your project. It's best to be as prepared as possible." - read  
     
     
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      Making a recording is a tangle of pragmatism, technology, alchemy and faith. As is the case with any creative venture, you cannot know what you'll get for your efforts until you go through the process; it's always a gamble. Having a plan and a budget can be really useful.- by B. Kaphan - read  
     
     
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      Drummers shouldn't miss this article! 4 Top NYC producers answer our questions on how to perform, hit, and tune the drums in recording situation. And... is your drummer tight and can he/she play to the click? - read  
     
     
    6. Ten Tips for Recording Guitars

    from the pick to the amp
    		 
      Recording guitars can be a challenge when you really want to achieve a great sound. Here are some helpful tips to improve your guitar recording chops. - by Shane O'Connor - read  
     
     
    7. Recording Vocals

    not as easy as you might think
    		 
      Recording vocals might not seem like the most challenging task when producing a CD, but this delicate and crucial process often ends up taking more time and energies than expected - read  
     
     
    8. Do You Need Mastering?

    what it is and why it is!
    		 
      Mastering is a process that not many emerging musicians are fully familiar with. One of the most succesfull NYC mastering engineer tells us all about this "secret" art.- read  
         

     


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