Computer Audio

by Gabby Bloch ·Posted
So, you want to rent a cabin in the woods with your friends and lay down some tracks with MJ, the famous but sometimes lethargic producer who inspired famous hits, like “Whatsay Mcallit” and “42 Peace Chicken Wingits.” Or maybe you want to make tunes in the park while soaking up some rays. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, we’ve got some great portable studio ideas and recommendations that’ll help you produce magic with minimal effort and build a recording setup that you can easily carry on your
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In this B&H video, Gabe Richards discusses the Intuitive Instruments Exquis, an MPE MIDI Controller that aims to put music creation at the fingertips of beginners and professionals. What do you think of the Exquis? Share your thoughts in the Comments section, below.
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Andrew Swift stops by Heritage Audio's NAMM 2024 booth to show off the new i73 PRO series. Watch as Swift explains how the i73 PRO Series differs from the usual USB-C audio interface. 0:00 - i73 PRO Series 1:13 - Software and Plug-ins 2:19 - More Features For more information, check out our announcement of the Heritage Audio i73 PRO Series. What are
by Eric Calvi ·Posted
After 15 years of meticulous development and building on its groundbreaking hexagonal keyboard technology, French-music tech innovator Intuitive Instruments unveils Exquis, a game-changing USB MPE MIDI controller and companion app. Designed for playing and composing today's music intuitively, Exquis offers a visual and ergonomic approach to harmony on your laptop, tablet, and phone. Intuitive Instruments
by Trevor Collins ·Posted
German manufacturer Steinberg has enjoyed a storied history in the music business. From products such as Cubase, Nuendo, and the UR-series interfaces to its invention of technologies like the ASIO protocol and VST plug-in format, Steinberg is known for making quality audio products. Now, the brand is announcing an exciting new series of interfaces aimed at the home-recording musician and content creator: the IXO-Series. Available in two configurations, the
by Robert Rives ·Posted
The bountiful harvest of audio gear that is NAMM 2024 continues with the fine folks at Steven Slate Audio unveiling the new RAVEN MTi MAX multitouch DAW controller. The unit provides virtual long-throw faders, high-precision controls, and a gorgeous new interface to deliver intuitive control over your digital audio sessions.
by Robert Rives ·Posted
Musicians, engineers, and producers have been singing the praises of Heritage Audio’s carefully crafted recreations of the Neve 1073 preamp since they were first introduced in 2011. Now, Heritage Audio has expanded the lineup to include three USB-C audio interfaces, the i73 PRO One, the i73
by Robert Rives ·Posted
Mackie has a stellar reputation for supplying musicians, producers, and performers with streamlined, easy-to-use mixers that sport comprehensive feature sets and deliver professional-level sound quality without breaking the bank. Recently the brand has expanded its lineup with some new streaming mixers, including the DLZ Creator XS, the
by Trevor Collins ·Posted
Today, there’s no shortage of purpose-built gear on which content creators can cut their teeth. Now, BOSS is entering the ring with its own portable audio command center, the Gigcaster 8, which provides musicians, educators, streamers, and content creators with a compact 8-channel mixer and audio interface that aims to provide an entire project studio in one convenient device.
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Never content to rest on its laurels, Focusrite is updating its popular Scarlett lineup of USB-C 24-bit / 192 kHz audio interfaces with new 4th-generation models offering updated features with today’s musicians and content creators in mind. Improvements in this generation include new microphone preamps with up to 69 dB of gain, better A/D converters with a wider dynamic range up to 120 dB, and loopback functionality for sampling and podcasting. Scarlett Solo and Scarlett Solo Studio Singer-songwriters and burgeoning creators looking for a cost
by Andrew Eisele ·Posted
Arturia has been producing quality musical instruments and software plug-ins for nearly 20 years. The brand endeavors to create comprehensive hands-on hardware and software for an intuitive music-making experience that sparks creativity. When I was asked to review Arturia’s latest budget controller and software, KeyLab Essential mk3, I welcomed the opportunity. For a budget controller, you could not do better, because
by Andrew Eisele ·Posted
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is a programming language that connects a wide variety of electronic musical instruments, computers, and related devices for playing, editing, and recording music. When we record with MIDI, we are capturing the performance of how an instrument was played, not the audio waveforms produced by the instrument. This has many benefits because we can add notes, edit velocities, correct the performance, or change the sound of the instrument altogether. MIDI controllers are the devices we use to create a
by Trevor Collins ·Posted
The holidays are here and that means it’s time to find gifts for your family and friends. If you know someone who has an interest in the ever-popular world of streaming and podcasting, or you’re looking to get into this exciting industry yourself, B&H has you covered. This comprehensive discusses some of the hottest and most feature-rich podcasting mixers on the market. Whether you’re looking to come up to speed with your podcasting setup or start out strong, we can point you in the right direction.  Zoom PodTrak P8 Multitrack Podcast
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Is audio mixing not your strong suit? Then this video is for you. The team behind Audio Design Desk demonstrates how the Audio Bridge integrates with Final Cut Pro, allowing you to sync, edit, mix, and export all the sound for your video. 0:00 - Introduction 2:35 - How Audio Design Desk Works in Final Cut Pro 13:10 - Using Audio Design Desk for Films 19:53 - Adding Foley 27:10 - Adding and Mixing Music 32:00 - Exporting 34:05 - The Audio Design Desk Interface 41:12 - Audio Design Desk Plans 45:44 - Final Thoughts Ready to mix audio like a
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The Antelope Discrete 8 Pro Synergy Core offers premium sound quality and plentiful connectivity. Ideal for bands, studio owners, and recording engineers, this rackmount audio interface features 26 inputs, 32 outputs, 8 discreet preamps, Thunderbolt™ 3 and USB 2.0 Connectivity, and more! Click here to