jaime traba

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Jaime is a recording engineer and producer with a guitar pedal addiction. Professionally, he has worked with the likes of Grammy-winning songwriter Steve Mostyn, along with a wide scope of New York-based and international talent. When not trying to replicate Star Trek references into his writing for B&H, he’s an avid reader, guitarist, and general tech enthusiast. His mom thinks he’s pretty cool, too.

Latest Articles

Avid Pro Tools Upgrades Made Simple
10 years ago
  2
What you have Upgrade qualifications If you qualify, you'll need What you get Price Pro Tools LE Any version of Pro Tools LE, except:  Digi001 or original Mbox versions of LE Upgrade from Pro Tools LE • Pro Tools 10 and 12 Perpetual (you own it) Licenses     …
Post Production Software
It’s pronounced (MOHG): A Brief History of How Moog Changed the Music World
10 years ago
  17
On rare occasions, a specific instrument manufacturer becomes so iconic that their name becomes synonymous with the instrument itself. Guitars have the Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster, organs have Hammond, and synthesizers have Moog. While there is an ever-growing world of analog and digital synths,…
Audio Accessories
Portable Digital Recorders Buying Guide
10 years ago
  19
One of the easiest ways to improve your production, be it podcast, radio, film, or music, is to take a look at the type of device into which you are recording your audio. Most pros know—and will tell you—not all audio is captured equally. Integrating a portable digital recorder into your rig may seem like an obvious solution, but it is often overlooked, and is an excellent way to improve your…
Portable Digital Recorders
Pro Tools HD Demystified
10 years ago
  1
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…
Audio Software
The Evolution of Avid’s Pro Tools and the Arrival of the Optional Subscription…
10 years ago
  0
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…
Audio Software
Audio, Apps, and Apple: Digital Audio’s Heritage and Future Meet in Apple…
10 years ago
  0
If you have five recording engineers or producers in a room, you will undoubtedly see five different approaches to any one task, all equally successful. A comfortable workflow is a key component to just about every creative pursuit, and your typical modern recording or production studio is going to be centered around your computer (to the chagrin of tape-only purists). Even with the multitude of…
Desktop Computers
Universal Audio Puts More Classics in Your Hands with UAD Software 8.4
10 years ago
  0
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…
Audio Software
Electric Guitar Buying Guide
11 years ago
  5
The sound of a guitar can be described as the sum of its parts: its body wood, neck wood, fingerboard, pickups, finish, age, and—most importantly, the player—all play their roles. While the player (you) can be the wildcard in determining a guitar’s tone, knowing how common combinations of tone woods, body types, and pickups will sound goes a long way to helping you…
Guitars
Ears-On with the Apogee Groove
11 years ago
  8
Though digital audio is far from a new technology, on the consumer front, there can be quite a bit to be desired when it comes to sonic quality. While above CD-quality files are becoming more and more readily available, many people still prefer the lower-quality lossy MP3 format for the convenience of its small file size. While the Hi-Fi and audiophile crowd continues to grow both in passion and…
Headphone Accessories
Headphone Amplifiers
A Guide to Classic Studio Gear: Microphones, Volume I
11 years ago
  11
The art of recording, perhaps more so than almost any other gear-based creative pursuit, manages to be firmly rooted in its gear history, even while moving forward. While there are countless new,…
Microphones
iOS for Film Audio and Broadcast: A Multi-Media Tool Already in Your Pocket
11 years ago
  2
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…
Mobile Phones
Audio Software
Audio Technica System 10 Camera-Mount Wireless System
11 years ago
  0
For many in video production or electronic news gathering (ENG), the most complicated part of their rig is the wireless audio system. Without a dedicated sound person, capturing audio that matches the quality of your shot can be a daunting task. However, not every wireless system requires a Bachelors degree in audio engineering and fluency in German to get you great results. Enter Audio-Technica…
Soyuz Microphones: A Union of Craftsmanship and Sound
11 years ago
  0
The term “boutique” gets thrown around a lot in the microphone game, and seems to be readily applied to anything that is not mass produced in China (and more than a few that are). While it has become increasingly easy to get a good microphone without spending a small fortune, serious project and professional studios alike have proven there is still a need for truly great microphones, which…
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones
11 years ago
  2
As the successor to the wildly popular ATH-M50 line of headphones, the ATH-M50x Monitor Headphones have some mighty large shoes to fill. Thankfully, the M50x phones have some big feet, thanks to being built around the sonic lineage of their…
New Arrivals from Auray Microphone Stands
11 years ago
  0
Don’t let your mics sit on inferior stands that can tip over or keep you from positioning them at the correct angle. These new arrivals from Auray provide different features, but are all centered on a sturdy design to handle their task. The…

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