Cubase 10 | NEW RELEASE Marked the most used DAW in 2018. Steinberg release Cubase 10 , with an upgrade from 9 and 9.5 for a good price. Customers who have activated Cubase 9.5 editions and earlier versions since 15 October, 2018, are eligible for a free, downloadable Grace Period update to the latest respective…
VST Stands for Virtual Studio Technology. There are three types of VST plug-ins: VST instruments:Â These plug-ins generate audio and are either virtual synthesizers or samplers. Many VST instruments emulate the appearance and sound of famous hardware synthesizers. Popular VSP instruments include Massive, FM8, Absynth, Sylenth 1, Reaktor, Gladiator, Vanguard, and Omnisphere. VST effects:Â Effects process audio…
The MIDI-Way Even if you’re new to the world of modern musical devices, you’ve probably noticed the word MIDI. It might not be everywhere, but by the end of the year, it will be on at least two and a half billion devices, thanks to the addition of MIDI to Android devices and web…
Studio Monitors : What’s the best for you?! Do you want to set up your own home-studio and finally be able to record your own music? Getting some Studio Monitors would be a great place to start. As the name implies, studio monitors enable you to monitor and control the sound of your recordings.…
Aka. Micing Engineers have been discovering unique techniques for recording in stereo for decades. Most of us are familiar with two or three techniques, but there are well over a dozen great methods to choose from, each with its own particular strengths.with some nods and honorable mentions to a few others. Next time you need…
Guitarisma Have you ever wondered why guitarists seem so laid back and loose on stage? Some shredders even appear to be immortal, like the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards. Maybe they just have access to really good doctors, but here’s another potential explanation: The axe might be as powerful as anything inside the medicine cabinet. Strapping…
Pianology How technology can assist an amateur or professional classical pianist? The task at hand right now is to discuss the advantages of practicing on a digital piano. Nothing said here is meant to imply that digital pianos are “better” than acoustic pianos. They both have advantages and disadvantages. Beyond the essentials of quality sound…
Analog VS Digital Mixers The mixing console or “mixer” is a central component of most sound systems. In fact, the mixer used will have a large influence on the operability and efficiency of the entire system. One of the first decisions that will have to be made when designing a new sound system is whether…
Why Cubase? In many ways, Steinberg’s Cubase is the grand-daddy (or-mammy) of all Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) and it’s hard to believe that the first iterations of this pioneering software were developed in the techno-prehistory days of 1989. Each new version brings improvements and new features and Cubase 9.5 is no exception. As usual, the…
How to improve a thin sounding mix There’s nothing more satisfying than a full and rich sonic landscape where the elements are so detailed it feels like the performers are standing right there between the speakers. By contrast, there’s nothing as disappointing as a thin and hollow representation of an otherwise great record. Thinness has…
