Audio Software
Arturia has long been known for its excellent software instruments, whether for use in a DAW, or at the heart of the company’s hardware packages. On top of this, the company’s V Collections provided users with a cost-effective software bundle featuring some of the company’s greatest hits. The new V Collection 5 has been revamped with
The iZotope company, renowned for making software products that cover a multitude of audio activities, has once again expanded the frontiers when it comes to the treatment of vocals. VocalSynth is a multi-effects plug-in for studio or live use that allows for creating a wide gamut of complex, interesting
Apogee has released the new One for Mac, which supports up to 24-bit/96 kHz operation, features award-winning sound quality, and is designed to work with Mac or iOS devices and Apple’s GarageBand, Logic, Final Cut, or any Core Audio-compliant application.
The One offers two inputs and two outputs in a tiny package and includes a
Sitting down at Avatar Studios, Sonic Scoop’s Justin Colletti speaks with legendary engineer Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, The White Stripes, Morrissey) about the producer-artist relationship, emotional investment in the tracking process, taking the time to experiment in the studio, and the “planned accident” method. Together, Colletti and Chiccarelli cover everything from stereo panning to the pre-production process.
Delving into the nitty gritty of technique and gear, Sonic Scoop’s Justin Colletti (Frank Zappa, Spoon, Morrissey, Alanis Morissette), sits down with legendary engineer Joe Chiccarelli to talk about his tool box (analog and digital), his master buss techniques, his preferred speakers, and why he never uses a stompbox for its intended purpose.
There is no shortage of audio interfaces currently available. It seems that there is a new device being released every other week. When I was asked to put together a list of five of the best interfaces for less than $500, it took some careful research and consideration. With so many options, it was difficult to choose. I compiled the following list, based on overall sound quality, performance, and value.
Native Instruments KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 USB 2.0 Digital Audio Interface
The new MCX8000 from Denon shows promise as a cutting-edge DJ performance instrument, which not only functions as a stand-alone DJ system without the need for a computer, but also functions as a full-featured Serato controller complete with integrated hot cue pads and dedicated controls to all of Serato’s internal effects. This
It was less than a year ago that Avid redefined the future delivery of its industry-standard software, Pro Tools, with the introduction of Pro Tools 12. Aside from the various licensing levels that provided a choice of a low-cost subscription service, outright ownership, or getting started with a free version of Pro Tools software, the new model would deliver any software updates during the first twelve months of ownership,
Clearly intent on providing world-class digital emulations of some of the finest and most sought–after recording hardware, Universal Audio has announced the availability of UAD software version 8.4 for all Apollo series interfaces and
Walk into the typical professional recording studio, and chances are very likely you are going to see Avid’s Pro Tools running as the DAW of choice, even among increasingly stiff competition from other software and recording systems. While many are familiar with Pro Tools from home and project studios, thanks to the host-based versions of Pro Tools (meaning they require no external hardware outside of an audio interface), most studios running Pro Tools are using a Pro Tools HD system. Since no DAW provides an inherent “sound” (the audio being
B&H is excited to now be stocking titles by Berlin-based software developer, u-he, offering a plethora of exciting new virtual instruments and effects plug-ins for Mac and Windows. The company’s flagship instrument, Zebra2, is a modular virtual synth that combines many different types of synthesis with a powerful modulation engine. You can create any additive, freehand, or spline-based waveform you
Earlier this year, Avid announced version 12 of its industry-standard Pro Tools DAW (digital audio workstation). What made a bigger splash and caused more heated discussion on the pro audio message boards was not any one functional feature of the update, but rather the fact that Avid was adopting an optional subscription-payment model, in addition to being able to purchase a license for the software outright, giving the option of yearly or monthly access. So why does
Poor audio! While many tout the mantra that sound is half your film or broadcast, budgetary constraints can relegate sound to an afterthought—unfortunately, often to the peril of your project’s quality. While getting your sound captured correctly can be a daunting task, especially to the audio-uninitiated, you fortunately already have a powerful tool right in your pocket. No, not your wallet—your other pocket.
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