In esscence, many DAW's are the same and if you can make your way around one, you can usually do most things in another. However, automation is usually a different story. Logic's automation is a bit tricky at first, but once you begin to uncover the basics, you'll see a whole new world of opportunity (even if you aren't playing Dubstep).
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There's a story about the Beatles and their producer George Martin from early in their career, at the start of their long line of hit songs and before they had totally mastered their craft. They were getting ready to record what would become "She Loves You," and as usual, Lennon and McCartney brought the song in and played it for Martin to see if he had any changes. And he suggested a simple one - instead of starting with the verse, start with the chorus.
Take a listen to the track above and it's easy to hear why Martin thought this - the chorus grabs you right away, it's super catchy, and the song is short enough that it doesn't get tiresome. By contrast, try starting the track at the 0:10 mark with the verse. Not bad, but it doesn't smack you across the face in the same way.
We at Musformation read A LOT of blogs. Like, A LOT! We often find
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Making good sounding vinyl is a lot of work. The first step in the
process is to get your record professionally mastered. Once this is done your
mastering engineer then needs to send the person cutting your vinyl a
Vinyl Split master. This is a master that designates where you split the
sides. 9 times out of 10 your mastering engineer will not be the one
who also cuts your vinyl. Your mastering engineer will make a master
that translates well on CD and Digital and you will then pass it on to a
engineer who will cut a vinyl lacquer. This can often times be a
engineer who works in a specific business or one at your vinyl
manufacturer. This person is very important to your vinyl's sound and if
you value your fidelity you will make sure you get a lacquer master
(this is what your vinyl will be duplicated from). If you went to a
reputable mastering house they can often advise you on someone who will
do a great job cutting vinyl for your release that they work well with.
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To compliment their brand new hardware Digi has unleashed their latest update and Cd update for their HD software. Get the details after the jump.
Earlier today we showed you the some of the potential of using Creative Commons images in your video. It not now looks as if SoundCloud has taken some first steps in making it so that you can do the same with your music. They will now allow you to do a CreativeCommons search through their huge library of music which will enable you to easily find sources to work with. Read more in their blog.If you don't already know Justin Bieber sounds way better 800 times slower. In fact he sounds a lot like all those snooze rock bands you listen to like Slowdive and Siguir Ros. If you are in a band like that, the above video will give you an excuse to cut band practice and take 5 minutes to slow a song down and tell the band you already recorded your latest soft rockin slow jam. Never before had the integrity of a genre been crush by one simple meme.
Collect all and save in Ableton from danny bonnici on Vimeo.
If you're sending out your song for remixes or for someone else to use your session, chances are they probably won't have all the same plugins. Bouncing down your files can save you a lot of headache when you know someone else is going to be using your track."Inception" Sound for Film Profile from Michael Coleman on Vimeo.
What goes into the sound for a movie? Probably a hell of a lot more than you think. Here is a behind the scenes look at the film Inception featuring field recordings, rack modules, guitar pedals (specifically the Electro-Harmonix Polychorus).Via SoundWorks Collection
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- Pro Tools vs. Reaper Sound Test!
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If you have your ear to the ground in the recording world, everyone is starting to talk about how Reaper just may destroy Pro Tools and Logic's dominance in the recording world. We have definitely seen evidence that this possibility could indeed come true and are excited to see if David can trample Goliath. In the mean time, The Air Users Blog have posted a Sound Test between Pro Tools and Reaper that is a great read for anyone interested in where DAW tech is going.
SoundCloud-Remix from SoundCloud on Vimeo.
SoundCloud is one of those companies that when I type their name my music nerd heart skips a beat. They seem to really get it and provide one of the most amazing services on the net today. To make them even more amazing they now have a new App called SoundCloud Remix which will help you launch remix contests as well as production contests, co-writing contests, Battle Of The Bands contests, etc. Check out the above video and get juggy with it.
Ever find yourself walking
down the street when you suddenly realize that a song idea is forming
in your head? Maybe it's a chorus hook or a verse melody, even a
keyboard line for a song you've already started to record. Once it's
become solidified enough in your head, do the smart thing and record it
immediately.
It's easy to say to
yourself that you'll remember it later, or even that you'll record it
once you get home, but the truth is, you probably won't. Or more
irritatingly, you'll kind of remember it, but know that something just
isn't quite right.
We at Musformation read A LOT of blogs. Like, A LOT! We often find
things that are interesting, but we don't have the time to write em up
for you guys. This makes us feel bad since we are trying to make our
community a more educated and entertained one. So every Wed. I will be
sharing with you Recording Nerd Links. So if you are that particular
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