Home recordist, multi-instrumentalist. Interested in mixing, Logic, synths, sounds.
Episode 213 – Ashley McBryde & John Osborne
Ashley McBryde & John Osborne (Brothers Osborne) stop by to discuss making “Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville.” About The Guests A four-time Grammy nominee, Ashley McBryde is a celebrated singer/songwriter and a member of the Grand Ole Opry. John Osborne and his brother T.J. form the Brothers Osborne, a rock/country group that has experienced mainstream success […]
Get Precise with iLoud Precision Monitors
Known for their popular iLoud MTM monitors, IK Multimedia is stepping into the high-end monitor market with their iLoud Precision line. At this price point, high-quality materials and cutting-edge design are to be expected, but the iLoud Precision monitors also boast a very modern set of features, including in-speaker ARC room correction, customizable EQ settings, […]
Vintage Warmth: Universal Audio Volt 276 Video
Add vintage character to your recordings! The Universal Audio Volt 276 interface has built-in analog compression and tube emulation circuitry to add warmth and vibe to your tracks. With its Vintage Mic Preamp mode, you can add the warm, tube-based sound of the classic Universal Audio 610 preamp to your tracks at the push of […]
At Home With Kali Audio IN-5 Coaxial Studio Monitors
Kali Audio IN-5 and IN-8 coaxial studio monitors are getting great reviews, especially for their full bass response and detailed stereo imaging. In this article we’ll look at why the IN-5 is an excellent choice for most home studio mix rooms as well as for home theater use. We’ll also look at the new IN-5-C […]
Build Your Studio Around the Focusrite ISA One
A high-quality preamp gives you a lot more than clean, low-noise gain. A preamp is the window through which your recorded audio passes, and the preamp you decide to use will impart its character to everything you record with it. If you think about your mix like a building, then you can see why having […]
Get Back to Gigging with the Bose L1 Pro32
Dialed in for pure performance, Bose L1 Pro portable line array systems advance a PA category invented by Bose into a new era of on-the-go audio for singer-songwriters, mobile DJs, and bands. Three models offer legendary 180-degree horizontal coverage, unmatched clarity and tonal balance, plus extended bass response with a unique RaceTrack woofer design. In […]
Black Lion Audio “Bluey” FET Compressor Demo
Grammy-winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge is known for crafting mixes that translate well on small speakers and FM radio. Dynamic range compression is arguably the most important tool in CLA’s sonic toolbox. And for vocal tracks, his go-to hardware compressor is his modified Blue Stripe 1176 — a one-of-a-kind customized version of Bill Putnam’s original 1968 […]
Kali Audio WS-12: The Sub for Live or Studio Use
You can’t mix the low end if you can’t hear it — so why do so many home studio owners go without a subwoofer? A decent sub is a good investment for anyone who’s serious about mixing audio for music, video projects, or films. These days even portable speakers put out an impressive amount of […]
Monophonic vs. Polyphonic vs. Paraphonic Synths
Monophonic, polyphonic, paraphonic, what do these confusing and occasionally overlapping terms really mean? There’s no need to be scared of all the jargon — we’re here to give you the lowdown on all that noise! The components inside synthesizers that generate sound are called oscillators. Synths assign oscillators to different notes depending on what keys […]
