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A composer who’s drawn to analog synthesizers, DAWs, studio equipment, and effects pedals, Alex’s credits include composing the music for a 40-minute documentary about Michelin starred restaurant Kasama, in addition to other films and video games. At zZounds, his specialist role includes building product pages and writing blog content. His favorite movie score? Atonement by Dario Marianelli

2 years ago Studio Solutions

Building Ambient Pads in Phase Plant

Let’s get back to the basics! Building an ambient pad is an ideal application of software synthesis and what better platform to explore this medium than Phase Plant? This top-of-the-line software synth from Kilohearts does just about anything you can imagine and more. Whether you are looking for traditional subtractive synths, a robust wavetable engine, […]

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3 years ago Studio Solutions

Shure KSM8: Upgrade your Dynamic Game

Dynamic mics are pervasive and for good reason. Whether you are gigging at the dive bar, opening at an arena, or making a demo in the basement, there is almost always a dynamic mic within reach. If that’s the case, shouldn’t we be pining for the highest quality possible in these ever present microphones? Shure […]

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