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About 'Music Sampling': Legal Basics and Costs
A "sample" is a snippet of audio taken from an existing recording, often from vinyl records, CDs, or digital sources, and repurposed in a new musical composition. Sampling has been a foundational tech...
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A Brief: On-Board Effect Processor in Synthesizers
Korg, a pioneering Japanese company in the field of music technology, was among the first to integrate effects directly into synthesizers. The first synthesizer to feature on-board effects was the Korg PS-3100, releasesd in 1977. It was gro...
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Katz Praatz 'Jazz Sketch (ver. 1.3)': A Chord Sequencer for Sketching Music with 552 Jazz Progressions and 168 Tension Chords
Musician and hobbyist programmer Katz Praatz has announced the release of Jazz Sketch version 1.3. This update adds 156 new chord progressions to the previously available 396 in version 1.2, bringing...
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Beyond the VU Meter: The Shift to Peak Monitoring in Audio Recording
In the past, recording engineers relied heavily on the VU (Volume Unit) meter to gauge audio levels passing through their analog consoles and onto analog tape. For the most part, this method seemed to...
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Understanding Synthesizer Filters: Shaping Sound through Overtone Manipulation
A synthesizer filter is a crucial component in sound design, as it processes the audio signal passing through it by selectively removing, attenuating, or sometimes emphasizing sepcific overtones. By a...
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Create Your Own Version of Synth Patch Using a Synthesizer
Creating synth patch is more of a "discovery" approach rather than a "how-to" guide, unlike many others you may have encountered. The key focus here is not just following instructions but truly unders...
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Expander Techniques: Eliminating Noise and Refining Sound
An expander can serve both as a problem-solving tool—reducing ambient background noise and improving isolation—or as a creative effect, shaping the ADSR envelope of a sound. In this article, you'll...
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Elastic Music 'Violin Extended Techniques Sample Library': A Kontakt Library Offering Powerful and Dynamic Violin Textures Beyond Traditional Playing Techniques
Elastic Music, an American audio sample creator offering the Extended Techniques series of classical instruments, has recently announced the release of 'Violin Extended Techniques Sample Library' — A...
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'VOIS' Expands AI Voice Transformation with New Features: Harmony Mode, Expanded Mics Add-On, and New Subscription Options
VOIS, the groundbreaking American AI-based audio plug-in for audio creatives, has introduced exciting new features in its latest update. VOIS is a VST/AU/AAX plug-in based on AI voice transformation t...
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Example Monitor Setup for Live Stage Performance
Example Monitor Setup for Live Stage Performance | Monitor Equipment: 1. Consoles: Ramsa WRS840, Soundcraft 8000, Midas XL-3 / 2. Inserts: 12 x Klark Teknik DN300 / DN360, or BSS FCS-960 equalizers |...
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Why You Should Check Your Mix on Different Speakers
Checking the mix on different speakers is a common practice in audio production and mixing. The idea is to listen to your mix on different speakers or playback systems to ensure it translates well acr...
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Tips for Reverb EQ
Use the EQ to change the timbral quality of your reverb, ensuring it complements the mix without overpowering or muddying it. Consider the following suggestions: To add brilliance to the overall mix,...
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Six String Audio 'Ultimate Rock Guitar': The Insanely Deep-sampled Superstrat Kontakt Library, Powered by Free Kontakt Player
Six String Audio, a German audio software developer, has recently announced the release of 'Ultimate Rock Guitar' — The most detailed multi-sample Kontakt library of a custom electric rock guitar to...
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Exploring Synthesis: (4) ReSynthesized Pulse Code Modulation
RS-PCM stands for ReSynthesized Pulse Code Modulation. Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) is a method used to digitally record waveforms. RS-PCM is a synthesis method developed by Roland in the late 1980s. R...
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Grammy-winning Composer Penka Kouneva's Masterclass, Now Open for Winter 2025 Enrollment: A 12-week Intensive Course in Soundtrack Analysis and Media Scoring
Grammy-winning composer Penka Kouneva's Masterclass (Penka's Masterclass) is now accepting students for its Winter 2025 session, which begins on January 13, 2025. Penka's Masterclass is a 12-week inte...
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Making Your Mix Sound Like The Original
Making your mix sound like someone else's mix is not easy and requires time and effort. It takes a lot of listening. To do this task, listen to the original by soloing the original mix track, and then...
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