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The mighty power of Maximum Drum & Bass!

Jan 15, 2021, by Mixvibes

MAXIMUM DRUM & BASS Have a taste of the perfect combination of Neuro & Jump-Up Drum & Bass and play it at full blast! One thing for sure is that these drops won’t leave anyone motionless. Discover an array of powerful drum beats, merciless bass lines, crazy wobbles, thrilling synth loops and massive FX to arrange at will on the timeline and compose a banger using the Song Mode! Moreover, the pack comes with 48 one-shot samples composed of kick, snare, hats, cymbals, percussions, bass, synth, pad & FX hits to create exciting build-ups and reckless drops using the Live Keyboard & the Sequencer! It’s time for you to feel the mighty power of Maximum Drum & Bass Try this pack! Available on Remixlive!... More

[VIDEO] - Start to Finish: Jacquire King - Episode 12 - Finishing The Lead Vocal And Percussion

Jan 15, 2021, by Puremix

After reviewing the previous takes, Jacquire and Rich have a gameplay to do some punches and dial the vocal into the perfect pocket. Watch Now More

Engineer Matt Barnes Digs In With Metric Halo's Musically-Usefull Plugins

Jan 14, 2021, by Metric Halo

LONDON, ENGLAND: Headquartered in London, Matt Barnes is a sought-after recording and mix engineer with a deep skill set and humility enough to keep expanding it. He engineered Krept & Konan’s Revenge Is Sweet, which made it to the number five spot in the UK, as well as Rod Stewart’s You’re In My Heart: Rod Stewart with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which made it to the number one spot. Other high points include Mahalia’s “Simmer,” Chic’s “Queen” (featuring Elton John and Emeli Sandé), and Sigala’s “We Got Love” (featuring Ella Henderson). Barnes works extensively with producer/writer Rvchet (Emeli Sande, Krept & Konan, Dutchavelli, Noizy), an arrangement that has not only generated jobs, but also a fortuitous introduction to Metric Halo’s series of Production Bundle plugins. More

What Makes A Great Sample?

Jan 14, 2021, by Touch Loops

Ever wondered what makes a great sample or a great sample pack?! Let’s us explain! (more…) The post What Makes A Great Sample? appeared first on Touch Loops. More

Gear Spotlight: Dave Smith Prophet

Jan 14, 2021, by Touch Loops

Introduction Introducing the Touch Loops gear spotlight. We’ve decided to open the doors to our production (more…) The post Gear Spotlight: Dave Smith Prophet appeared first on Touch Loops. More

Spotify Playlist – Best Of 2020

Jan 14, 2021, by Touch Loops

Introducing the first in a series of Touch Loops playlists. Celebrating the finest that 2020 had (more…) The post Spotify Playlist – Best Of 2020 appeared first on Touch Loops. More

3 Guitar Hacks For Learning Songs & Solos

Jan 13, 2021, by Arobas Music

So, you have the tab in front of you, maybe you’ve lined up a great video tutorial. You are ready to master that guitar part! You dive in, but after a few minutes things still don’t sound right and your … Continue reading → More

[VIDEO] - Start to Finish: Jacquire King - Episode 11 - Comping The Lead Vocal

Jan 8, 2021, by Puremix

With some incredible vocals in place, Jacquire and the team review the takes to create a comp and assess where they are. Watch Now More

Metric Halo 3D Audio Interfaces - Hardware Product Of 2020 - Nathaniel Reichman's Choice

Jan 8, 2021, by Metric Halo

Friday, January 1, 2021: Pro Tools Expert / Production Expert's Nathaniel Reichman picks Metric Halo 3D Audio Interfaces as the Hardware Product Of 2020! "While Metric Halo’s 3D audio interfaces, the ULN-8 and LIO-8 came out before 2020, I purchased an LIO-8 in early 2020, and it has turned out to be a great investment. I wrote about using Metric Halo interfaces as Dolby Atmos controllers over the summer. But since then, the control software for Metric Halo interfaces “MIOConsole3D” has hugely improved. It’s not well-reported in the industry, but the MIOConsole3D software now has deep EuCon monitoring support, with many of the excellent features found in the much more expensive MTRX/DADman series. It’s well worth a look if you use any of the S-series Avid controllers from Avid Control all the way up to S6." Read More... More

Best Samples Of 2020

Jan 8, 2021, by Touch Loops

2020 was a year to forget but on the sample front we released some heavy hitters! (more…) The post Best Samples Of 2020 appeared first on Touch Loops. More

Metric Halo ULN-8 3d - Hardware Product Of 2020 - Steve DeMott's Choice

Jan 7, 2021, by Metric Halo

Friday, December 25, 2020: Pro Tools Expert / Production Expert's Steve DeMott names the Metric Halo ULN-8 3d the Hardware Product Of 2020! "There is the one piece of hardware and one piece software that came into my life in 2020 that I feel made the biggest impact on my workflow - The Metric Halo ULN-8 3d [& MIOConsole 3d]" READ MORE... More

[VIDEO] - Start to Finish: Jacquire King - Episode 10 - Recording The Lead Vocal

Jan 1, 2021, by Puremix

Now that the track has been laid down and the overdubs are finished, it's time to track Oak & Ash's lead singer, Rich Tuorto, as he lays down the vocals for "Keep The Light On." Take an inside look at how a Grammy Award Winning Producer runs a vocal session efficiently and coaches the best performance possible from the artist. Watch Now More

[VIDEO] - Start to Finish: Jacquire King - Episode 9 - Guitar And Keyboard Overdubs

Dec 26, 2020, by Puremix

Now that the rhythm section takes are edited and have a tight pocket, it's time overdub some guitar and keyboard layers onto "Keep The Light On" Watch Now More

DubSiren 2.0 released. improved UI, new features, adds 64-bit and macOS support.

Dec 24, 2020, by Tek'it Audio

DubSiren 2.0 siren synthesizer plugin is available now. DubSiren recreate the siren sounds made famous by Jamaican sound systems. Create fat siren sound with full control over the sound, an echo/ping-pong delay and a hard clipping distortion. DubSiren 2 comes with an improved UI and new features. Previously available for Windows only, version 2.0 brings the plugin to Mac OS and 64-bit support for the Windows version with VST2/VST3 plugin formats. &amp;nbsp; DubSiren is available as a 64-bit VST/VST3 instrument plugin for Windows and VST/VST3/AU plugin for macOS. More information. More

[VIDEO] - Start to Finish: Jacquire King - Episode 8 - Editing The Bass And Drums

Dec 18, 2020, by Puremix

It's day 2, and it's time to review the previous day's takes to see if everything is gelling with the programming and the pocket is tight. Watch Now More

Create your best music stems ever

Dec 18, 2020, by AudioSourceRE

Press Release Date December 18, 2020 Create Your Best Music STEMS Ever. AudioSourceRE, the award-winning audio software developer, announces the... The post Create your best music stems ever first appeared on AudioSourceRE. More

A fairytale of two words in New York

Dec 18, 2020, by AudioSourceRE

“It’s Christmas time, there’s no need to be afraid”, as the song says. Except for the fact that every December,... The post A fairytale of two words in New York first appeared on AudioSourceRE. More

Discover Remixlive 6 walkthrough!

Dec 17, 2020, by Mixvibes

Master Remixlive 6’s new features! Check out Remixlive 6 and discover its new features: song mode (timeline), step sequencer parameters, live keyboard and a lot more! Try it out, for free! Find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook & Twitter More

DigitD overdrive distortion plug-in updated to v1.2.0

Dec 17, 2020, by Tek'it Audio

DigitD, an overdrive distortion for VST2, VST3 and Audio Unit plug-in formats has been updated to version 1.2.0. This update improves performance, adds support for macOS 10.15 Catalina and 11 Big Sur. Changes: Performance improvements. Removes 32-bit for all plugin formats on macOS. Add support for macOS Catalina and newer. Improves VST3 version. Fixs wrong preset numbers. UI improves text readability on About Screen. Adds French language to the installer for both platforms. Other small improvements on the installer for both platforms. Minimum operating system requirements are Windows 8/macOS 10.8. A trial version of DigitD is available to download as a VST2/VST3/AU plug-in for 32/64-bit Windows and 64-bit macOS. More

Krotos in 2020

Dec 15, 2020, by Krotos Audio

Krotos in 2020: A Look back at this year’s highlights As the longest year in recent history comes to an end, we wanted to take a look back at what we did at Krotos in 2020. 2020 started with a bang for us! In January, our team set off from Scotland to LA for NAMM, the world’s biggest audio trade-show. Here we announced the release of our first soft-synth, Concept! In February, we played a big part in the second Edinburgh Festival of Sound, where we hosted talks and masterclasses, and got to meet lots of great folks from all over the world too. As for everyone, everywhere, things took an unexpected turn in March, so we left our office space in central Edinburgh to continue our work remotely. (Shoutout to our office plant, Barbara. We hope you’re hanging in there.) Despite the turn of events and a little re-shuffle of a few plans, we’ve achieved a lot in 2020, so here’s a look back at what happened:... More

Programming Realistic Drum Parts

Dec 14, 2020, by Touch Loops

As many of you will know, programming realistic drum parts can be a tricky business. With (more…) The post Programming Realistic Drum Parts appeared first on Touch Loops. More

[VIDEO] - Start to Finish: Jacquire King - Episode 7 - Recording The Band And Bass Overdubs

Dec 11, 2020, by Puremix

Now that the sounds are all dialed in and the programmed tracks are sitting in a good place, it's time to record the entire band and get some takes live off the floor! Watch Now More

Introducing: Dark Ambiences, Unsettling Creaks & Just Chains Bundles

Dec 10, 2020, by Krotos Audio

New: Soundbits Reformer Pro Bundle Collections We’re excited to introduce three fantastic new library collections for Reformer Pro. Dark Ambiences, Unsettling Creaks & Squeaks and Just Chains Bundles were adapted in collaboration with Soundbits, and now available for the first time as out-of-the-box Reformer Pro libraries. Built for Lightspeed Sound Design! These three libraries are now carefully optimised to interact seamlessly with input from a live mic or pre-recorded audio file in your DAW. Load the library in Reformer Pro and start designing, automating and performing all your unique sounds in real-time! Reformer Pro Dark Ambiences Bundle 1,636 audio files, 100 Libraries, 3.75 GB Sound Categories include: Abstract, Alien Worlds, Ambiences & Roomtones, Cyberpunk, Dark Drones, Fantasy,... More

Sound Design Give-Away: Enter to win Weaponiser

Dec 10, 2020, by Krotos Audio

Your Secret Sound Design Weapon Learn More Weaponiser is an inspiring audio layering solution that allows you to design, customise, and perform a huge range of sound effects in real-time – all from within one plugin. Navigate a comprehensive range of built-in factory assets to layer, sequence and design unique sounds with ease. Customise and create endless variations to your sound effects instantly, and use MIDI and automation to programme or perform your variations with speed and precision. This Holiday Season, we’re giving one lucky winner a chance to win Weaponiser Basic. Find out how to enter below, and download a free demo to gain more points to increase your chances! *Please note the Krotos team will be out-of-office and unavailable to answer any competition related questions until the 4th of January. Best of luck to all and Happy Holidays! Secret Holiday Discount Exclusive to our Christmas... More

NEW plug-in: TiCo

Dec 9, 2020, by Mathew Lane

TiCo is a flexible signal processor plug-in, featuring 7 ‘TiGHTNESS’ compression styles and 7 ‘CoNTOUR’ character styles to take any source – drums, bass, guitars, synths, vocals, (mix)busses, masters & more – to the next level with ease. TiCo is designed to get great results fast. It’s a go-to signal processor for that modern pop sound, and might quickly become your everyday all-round compressor and sound shaper. With its clear interface, it does not confuse with an abundance of options, but lets you focus on your music itself. TiCo hides a lot of power under the hood. The TiGHTNESS section takes inspiration from renowned hardware compressors, resulting in 7 unique one knob compressor styles with an analog sweet spot. It shines in keeping sounds tight and up front with moderate and musical gain reduction. The CoNTOUR section offers colour, character and EQ with its own 7 style options, for easily shaping any sound using broad analog-like strokes. To complete TiCo’s flexibility, a dry/wet mix is available for the TiGHTNESS... More

Discontinuation of Voxengo Twitter and Facebook accounts

Dec 8, 2020, by Voxengo

Dear Voxengo users, We would like to announce discontinuation of Voxengo Twitter and Facebook accounts. Over the years they have proven to provide no commercial benefit while requiring a lot of attention to manage. Please post your inquiries to us via our Support ticket page. Our press-releases will be distributed via our mailing list and RSS-feed you can subscribe/unsubscribe to at any time. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Kind regards, Voxengo. More

Sound and Flexibility of ULN-2 Interface "Converts" Theatrical Producer Michael Moritz, Jr. to a Metric Halo Fan

Dec 8, 2020, by Metric Halo

In demand, award winning theatrical producer, record producer, music supervisor, music director, arranger, Broadway music supervisor, performer and pianist, Michael J. Moritz, Jr. makes challenging source material shine during the Covid-19 pandemic, with the Metric Halo Production Bundle and ULN-2 3d. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 2020: With a deep pool of talent, a wealth of high-stakes experience, and the kind of personality that lifts others up, Michael Moritz Jr. is a much sought-after music director and music supervisor in the New York theater scene. Moritz entered the music industry as a child prodigy pianist before transitioning to his current roles, which have earned him Emmy and Tony Awards. Before Covid-19, Moritz spent half of his time on music direction and supervision and half his time recording and mixing cast albums for big-name Broadway productions. Given the challenging quarantine source material he has been asked to make shine in his temporary transition to full-time production and... More

Remixlive 6 is out!

Dec 7, 2020, by Mixvibes

What’s new on the app? Song mode, a complete and feature-rich sequence view that will allow our users to create even more complex tracks and better fulfill their creative potential. Live keyboard allows you to use any sample on the Drum Grid and play melodies with it ; it includes a scale mode for easier improvisation. This is particularly useful for beginner players to always play in the key of the track they’re making, or even advanced creators for inspiration.... More

[VIDEO] - Start to Finish: Jacquire King - Episode 6 - Reviewing The Programming

Dec 4, 2020, by Puremix

To make the production sound more like a finished record during the tracking process, Jacquire often calls on producers like Spencer Thomson to add programming and additional production to songs. Now that the band's sounds are dialed in, it's time to dissect and review the tracks sent from Spencer to see what compliments the band, what might work better with some editing, and what can go to give the band the right energy while they track. Watch Now More

DTM Japan – Dec 2020

Dec 3, 2020, by HIT'n'MIX

“Magic audio that overturns common sense that ordinary audio data such as 2 mixed CDs can be disassembled and displayed like MIDI data, and the contents of the constituent sounds can be freely edited.“ “Hit’n’Mix Infinity is a product that is classified as an audio editor, but it is quite different from the audio editors you usually imagine.“ “The great thing about Hit’n’Mix Infinity is that it automatically analyzes and distinguishes each sound source without specifying noise in detail.“ Read the full review (in Japanese) HERE. The post DTM Japan – Dec 2020 appeared first on Hit’n’Mix Infinity. More

Quick Reformer Pro Tips with Tzvi Sherman

Dec 2, 2020, by Krotos Audio

Vocal Layering, Foley Performance and Library Blending with Reformer Pro Tzvi Sherman is a sound designer and re-recording mixer who has worked on films and television shows for Netflix, Warner Bros, Paramount, ABC, and more. (Find him online everywhere.) Tzvi has taken some time to record three quick demonstrations of his favourite sound design processes with Reformer Pro, which cover vocal layering, Foley performance and library blending. Watch the videos below to learn new tips for making the most out of Reformer Pro! 1. Vocal Layering “Reformer Pro is a great way to quickly replace or layer in random permutations from your sound effect libraries to create new sounds and vocalisations based on live-input or pre-recorded files.” Watch how Tzvi layers dog recordings with a black leopard to give this chomper enemy character an alien feel. 2. Foley Performance “Besides vocal layering, Reformer Pro is a great way to quickly perform Foley... More

[VIDEO] - Start to Finish: Jacquire King - Episode 5 - Tweaking The Drums And Bass

Nov 27, 2020, by Puremix

The sounds are dialed in, and the band is ready to get some takes recorded live off of the floor Watch as Rich, Bryan, Paul, and Chris head into the Dangerous Room at Flux Studios to cut the live tracks for "Keep The Light On." Watch Now More

Derry’s Top Tips – How to extract drums from a music track

Nov 25, 2020, by AudioSourceRE

There are many reasons why you might want to extract drums from a music track. You might be a DJ... The post Derry’s Top Tips – How to extract drums from a music track first appeared on AudioSourceRE. More

[VIDEO] - Inside the Mix: Rich Keller Deconstructing Nipsey Hussle’s “Grinding All My Life”

Nov 25, 2020, by Puremix

In this pureMix.net Exclusive, first call mixer to Hip Hop royalty, Rich Keller, deconstructs his mix of "Grinding All My Life" by Nipsey Hussle. Watch Now More

Krotos on the Immersive Audio Podcast

Nov 25, 2020, by Krotos Audio

Immersive Audio Podcast Episode 43: Krotos in Conversation with Immersive Audio For the latest episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel invited members of the Krotos team as podcast guests to talk about our mission, our product development, and how it all started. Listen in to the episode to hear Krotos Founder and CEO – Orfeas Boteas and General Manager Matt Collings dive into the creation of the company and software development. Guest speakers Mark Lanza and Bjørn Jacobsen joined in, who share their unique perspective on how Krotos tools can enhance creativity when designing audio for films and games. Listen Now Share this article: RELATED PRODUCTS... More

[GIVEAWAY + CONTEST] Celebrate Christmas with music

Nov 25, 2020, by Arobas Music

Enter now to get a chance to win many cool prizes like Guitar Pro licences, Play Guitar Hits free codes, one-year subscription to mySongbook.com and many more! Download the scores of the top 5 Christmas songs for the Justin Guitar … Continue reading → More

Robert Dudzic explores Sound Design Bundle 2

Nov 24, 2020, by Krotos Audio

Robert Dudzic: How I Use What I Use Getting to know the Sound Design Bundle 2 in ‘How I Use What I Use’ Robert Dudzic Explores Sound Design Bundle 2 Renowned sound designer Robert Dudzic explores our flagship Sound Design Bundle 2 for his latest youtube video. Robert is known for his acclaimed trailer sound design work, with credits from Mad Max Fury Road, Mission Impossible, Terminator: Genesis, Fantastic 4, Need For Speed, and so many more. On his YouTube channel, Robert shares tips and tricks in his ‘How I Use What I Use’ series, and covers the Krotos Sound Design Bundle 2 in his latest episode. Join Robert in the studio to hear how Krotos software speeds up his workflow, and learn some quick tips for making the most out of Reformer Pro, Dehumaniser 2, Weaponiser and Igniter! Sound Design Bundle 2 Sound Design Bundle 2 £1,842 £1,288.80inc. VAT Sound Design... More

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, End-Of-Year 2020 Sale/Discount

Nov 21, 2020, by Voxengo

Dear Voxengo users, Until 1st of January, 2021 you can purchase individual Voxengo plugins and Premium Membership, at 25% discount. By purchasing 2 or more individual plugins you will get an additional discount. This year we have decided to combine all three discount periods into one. Happy shopping, Voxengo. More

Exploring Drum Racks In Ableton Live

Nov 20, 2020, by Touch Loops

Drum Racks in Ableton live have endless power and functionality that allow you to programme amazing (more…) The post Exploring Drum Racks In Ableton Live appeared first on Touch Loops. More

[VIDEO] - Start to Finish: Jacquire King - Episode 4 - Chris's Guitar And Bass Setup

Nov 20, 2020, by Puremix

With singer/Guitarist Rich Tuorto and drummer Bryan Garbe are ready to go, it's onto the rhythm guitar and bass sounds to finish getting the band ready for tracking. Watch Now More

Introducing: Robotic Lifeforms & Energy Libraries

Nov 19, 2020, by Krotos Audio

New: SoundMorph Robotic Lifeforms & Energy Libraries We’re excited to introduce two fantastic new library collections to our new line of hybrid libraries. Robotic Lifeforms and Energy were adapted in collaboration with Soundmorph, and built for use with both the cutting-edge workflows of Reformer Pro and Weaponiser. Hybrid Libraries for a Powerful New Workflow Energy & Robotic Lifeforms are delivered in two parts; one especially designed for Reformer Pro and one for Weaponiser. Both are included in the same price and make use of the entire collection of original designed and source material. In Reformer Pro, the libraries are carefully optimised to interact seamlessly with input from a live mic or pre-recorded audio file in your DAW. Load the library in the software and start designing, automating and performing all your unique sounds in real-time. In Weaponiser, we’ve designed a number of Presets for instant power and... More

Krotos in the Studio with Alessandro Mastroianni

Nov 19, 2020, by Krotos Audio

In the Studio with Alessandro Mastroianni Composing a track using Concept Composer & Sound Designer Alessandro Mastroianni has some amazing composition work for films, advertising and TV shows with credits including Prodigal, Gone Nine Months, Travestía, BBC, Netflix, and Animal Planet. As a Concept power-user from the start, Alessandro now brings this soft-synth into his composition work on a daily basis. We wanted to get a closer look into his creative process with Concept, so we asked him to compose a track just for us. The result is a full masterclass, during which Alessandro walks you through creative process with Concept for a composition. Join Alessandro in the studio for a track break-down walkthrough, and get a first-hand look into his techniques! Take a listen to the final composition ‘Ceci N’est Pas Un Synth’ here: Alessandro Mastroianni – Sonora Cinematic · Ceci N’est Pas Un Synth... More

Travel between Jamaica & Florida

Nov 18, 2020, by Mixvibes

TRAP DANCEHALL Originated in the 70s in Jamaica, Dancehall has evolved through the years, moving from hardcore clubbing music to inspiring mainstream artists such as Drake & Beyoncé among others. Today, newcomers like Baker Steez have taken the genre and made it their own by adding hooks & Trap elements to the mix. Trap Dancehall was born! Discover killer Trap hat rolls, massive kicks & bass loops, sneaky melodies, classic Dancehall vocals and an array of FX one-shots including sirens & risers. Moreover, take advantage of a 48 drum & note one-shot samples to create your very own Trap Dancehall beats with the sequencer! Try this pack! Available on Remixlive!... More

Concept is Nominated for MusicTech ‘Best Soft-Synth of 2020’

Nov 18, 2020, by Krotos Audio

Concept is nominated for best software synth of 2020. Vote Now! MusicTech have nominated Concept for the ‘Best Software Synth‘ category for their 2020 end of the year list. Concept is the first soft-synth from Krotos, released at the beginning of the year. It was a vision brought to life by our fantastic team here in Scotland with the aim to introduce our creative approach developed for our sound design product-line to music-production for the first time. We’re incredibly honoured to have made it onto the list among nine other fantastic candidates, but we need your help to win this award. Help us win by casting your vote for Concept! Voting closes on Thursday 19 November. Vote now Concept: a unique new workflow for synthesis Push the boundaries of synthesis and modulation and build your own unique synth patches with Concept. Dive deep into... More

Get in the mood for deep Future Bass

Nov 17, 2020, by Mixvibes

MOODY BASS Pioneered by producers such as Flume, Cashmere Cat or Lido, Future Bass is an EDM subgenre with many faces! You might already be familiar with our previous packs dedicated to this genre (if not, you’re missing out), well this one is another beast! After releasing his Remixlive Artist Signature Pack, Orkid is back to offer you the best of Moody Future Bass. Dive into a universe of soulful vocals, heavy drums, mind-bending basslines, uplifting melodies & massive FX! The pack also comes with 48 unique one-shot samples to finger-drum & create your own beats using the step-sequencer. Feelin’ moody yet? Wait ’til you hear these beats! Try this pack! Available on Remixlive!... More

Derry’s Top Tips – Get the best results when removing vocals and extracting STEMS

Nov 17, 2020, by AudioSourceRE

Vocal removal and stem extraction software has come a long way. Recent advances using artificial intelligence have improved the quality... The post Derry’s Top Tips – Get the best results when removing vocals and extracting STEMS first appeared on AudioSourceRE. More

Voxengo Elephant 4.13 mastering limiter plugin released

Nov 16, 2020, by Voxengo

Voxengo Elephant version 4.13 is now available for download. Voxengo Elephant is a mastering limiter plugin for professional audio and sound production applications, available in AAX, AudioUnit, VST, and VST3 plug-in formats, for macOS and Windows computers. Changes in version 4.13: IMPORTANT: This version has changed its product key format. If you already purchased this plug-in, to use this version, please visit the Voxengo web site and get a new key at the User Area (if you obtained a product key from a reseller, you will need to add your existing product key there first), or use the Automatic key download feature of the plug-in itself. A new white-noise generator for dithering implemented, with a lot better sound, based on Aleksey Vaneev's PRVHASH research. Improved the quality of oversampling filters. This may change (improve) the sound of previously created projects where plug-in was used. Internal channel letters were changed to numbers. Level meters can now display input channel names instead of... More

MacOS 11 – Big Sur

Nov 16, 2020, by Krotos Audio

MacOS 11 – Big Sur Update As some of you may know, Apple will soon be releasing a new version of OSX; Big Sur. Apple are making a series of changes to the way the OS works, which will have a knock-on effect on some audio software. Like many developers, we will need some time to update our processes to meet their new standards for 3rd Party software. We strongly recommend that all Mac-based users of Krotos products wait to upgrade to this new OS for the time-being. On release, Krotos products will not support this version of OS X. We recommend you turn off automatic updates on your Mac to stay in control of your software as these changes are rolled out by Apple, to avoid disruption to your workflow. We will be in touch once we have updated our software to meet the new OS X guidelines. If you have any other technical questions or enquiries, please feel free to contact us. Contact... More

Resolution mag Interview – Nov 2020

Nov 13, 2020, by HIT'n'MIX

“Today, the most common method of transporting audio to a listener’s device is as a compressed waveform — the raw data that describes the air vibrations produced by an instrument or vocal cords. This is the simplest way to store audio in a computer, as little processing is required to pass sound from microphone to RAM to speaker. However, is it the best way?” Read the full interview HERE. The post Resolution mag Interview – Nov 2020 appeared first on Hit’n’Mix Infinity. More

Kruder & Dorfmeister

Nov 13, 2020, by HIT'n'MIX

Time Travel with an Atari & an Akai Interview with legendary downtempo icons Kruder & Dorfmeister Downbeat pioneers Kruder & Dorfmeister consider themselves children of the early ‘90s home studio revolution, and forged a distinctive sound that fuses hip hop, rare groove, dub, new wave and experimental music. They grew up in Vienna, a city which historically has always been full of music, being home to the likes of Mozart and Haydn and more modern acts such as Mind.In.A.Box, Summoning, Fennesz and Bernhard Fleischmann. The pair first met when Peter Kruder sent Richard Dorfmeister a cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bookends’, mentioning obvious similarities. “It was a good joke that turned out to be serious, when we recreated the photo with the legendary photographer Gerhard Heller in Vienna in early 1993.” Music making ensued when a bunch of friends from the club scene started to get things together. “We both started in bands and later got the first samplers and Atari computers. That... More

Joe Chiccarelli

Nov 13, 2020, by HIT'n'MIX

Grammy Award-Winning Music Producer, Mixer & Engineer U2, Frank Zappa, Beck, Morrissey, The White Stripes & The Killers Photo: anagibert.com “Very Impressive! Separating notes inside a full mix or from an individual track; changing pitches, creating harmonies, fixing bad notes…all done very quickly & faithfully.“ “The Pro Tools AudioSuite integration is simple and renders right back in place on the original timestamp. Just a couple of clicks!“ “Creating instrument harmonies is quick and simple. Works well on vocal and horns, guitars and other instruments.” Find out more about Joe Chiccarelli HERE The post Joe Chiccarelli appeared first on Hit’n’Mix Infinity. More

Voxengo TEOTE 1.2 automatic spectral balancer plugin released

Nov 11, 2020, by Voxengo

Voxengo is happy to release TEOTE version 1.2, an automatic spectral balancer plugin for professional music production applications, available in AAX, AudioUnit, VST, and VST3 plugin formats, for macOS and Windows computers. TEOTE was designed to be a very useful tool for both mixing and mastering. It automatically performs such tasks like gentle resonances taming, de-essing, tilt equalizing, usually performed during mixing and mastering. In mixing, TEOTE sounds good on pretty much any material. The list of changes in this version: Fixed a possible crash when pasting a product key. Added additional spectral profile settings. Added "Mid-Side Linked" routing preset. The new “Flat/Eq.Loud/EQL+Rock” switch selects an additional profile setting, which may be useful during mastering. The “Eq.Loud” setting applies a 2-2.5dB, 0.8-1 octave wide, boosts to 60, 1.57k and 9.1kHz spectrum areas. The “EQL+Rock” additionally applies a boost to 3.4kHz spectral area, which is often used in rock and... More

Future Music – Nov 2020

Nov 9, 2020, by HIT'n'MIX

“A powerful, hugely well-equipped tool for getting creative with audio.“ “It’s neatly organised so it’s usually simple to find the tools you need.“ “In almost all cases, edits work well and sound clean and convincing. It’s handy for tidying up troublesome audio too.“ “I had a lot of fun creatively retooling sampled loops.“ “Export audio as MIDI and even create new chords and melodic audio.“ “Capable of performing the sort of tricks that would have been in the realm of fantasy plugins just a couple of decades ago.“ Read the full review HERE. The post Future Music – Nov 2020 appeared first on Hit’n’Mix Infinity. More

Classic 90s Hip-Hop beats

Nov 4, 2020, by Mixvibes

OLD SCHOOL HIP-HOP Remixlive is proud to present a brand new Classic Hip-Hop sample pack! Filled with old school beats, awesome scratch loops performed by our beloved sound designer Nicolas Pisani, classic melody samples, deep bass loops & one-shots to finger-drum or create your own 90s Hip-Hop sequences. It was time for us to pay tribute to the sound of the greats such as Mobb Deep, Dr Dre, 2Pac, Ice Cube, Jay Z, Notorious B.I.G and many others who paved the way for rappers & beatmakers from around the world. Time for you to produce some old school Hip-Hop beats! Follow the steps of incredible artists in this pack! Available on Remixlive!... More

End of support for Windows 7, macOS 10.7 and macOS 32-bit plugin

Oct 30, 2020, by Tek'it Audio

We are ending from our products support for Windows 7, macOS 10.7 and macOS 32-bit plugin. For the products that still supports installation on the mentioned platforms, this will take effect in upcoming updates and installation on this platforms will be denied. Additionally we are not providing user support for this platforms anymore. More

Live Drum Mixing – Part 2

Oct 29, 2020, by Touch Loops

Introducing part 2 of our live drums mixing masterclass. If you’ve not watched / read part (more…) The post Live Drum Mixing – Part 2 appeared first on Touch Loops. More

Inside Sounds: MIDI Anthology

Oct 29, 2020, by Touch Loops

See what our latest release MIDI Anthology is all about as Rich takes the loops for (more…) The post Inside Sounds: MIDI Anthology appeared first on Touch Loops. More

Funky grooves & Disco moves

Oct 28, 2020, by Mixvibes

Funky grooves & Disco moves An authentic throwback to the heyday of Funk & Disco with a twist of House music! Dive into an exhaustive collection of toe tapping drum beats, irresistible basslines, funky guitar licks, catchy synth melodies and impactful one-shots to compose your own groovy sequences. Create funky grooves guaranteed to fill the dancefloor within seconds! Follow the steps of incredible artists in this pack! Available on Remixlive! Find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook & Twitter More

Sonicscoop – Oct 2020

Oct 28, 2020, by HIT'n'MIX

“My favorite part about this software is that it’s relatively easy to learn how to use, and it provides you with access to some incredibly powerful audio editing capabilities. Within one evening, I was able to open Hit’n’Mix Infinity for the first time and get a handle on most of its features.” “The entire audio editing process is very natural. To some degree, it feels like you’re painting with sounds, which isn’t something I’ve experienced before with traditional DAWs.” “Using Hit’n’Mix Infinity to create quick remixes is something that I think many music producers will enjoy, and because it’s so easy to use, you don’t necessarily need to know that much about music production to use it.” “Sound designers should also have a lot of success with Hit’n’Mix Infinity. The degree to which you can manipulate audio without it degrading is substantial. When working with sample-based editors, sounds tend to fall apart when you really start to push them, but that’s not the case with... More

Songs you should play on electric guitar (From beginners to advanced players)

Oct 27, 2020, by Arobas Music

We have selected for you the greatest riffs ever written to impress your friends but above all to help you make progress and level up on the electric guitar. We will add a new riff every week. Stay tuned! What … Continue reading → More

Winkl free fold-back distortion plug-in updated to v1.3.0

Oct 26, 2020, by Tek'it Audio

Winkl, a free foldback distortion for VST2, VST3 and Audio Unit plug-in formats has been updated to version 1.3.0. This update improves performance, adds support for macOS 10.15 Catalina and refine the user interface for all plugin formats. Changes: Performance improvements. Removes 32-bit for all plugin formats on macOS. Add support for macOS Catalina and newer. Improves VST3 version. UI improves text readability on About Screen. UI Adds About Screen icon. Adds French language to the installer for both platforms. Other small improvements on the installer for both platforms. Minimum operating system requirements are Windows 8/macOS 10.8. Winkl is available to download as a free VST2/VST3/AU plug-in for 32/64-bit Windows and 64-bit macOS. More

Spat Revolution Major Release Coming Soon – A Huge Leap in Power and Performance!

Oct 23, 2020, by Flux

In beta now and about to be released soon, the biggest and most comprehensive release of Spat Revolution since it was released. We couldn’t resist but give you a quick preview of some of the new features and workflow improvements, including snapshot system, setup wizard, drag and drop tool, new speaker arrangement imports and transformations, new reverb presets, new panning and spatial technologies, OSC refactoring and support of ADM-OSC, and more processing resources, like never before, with a new multithreading algorithm, and a lot of other things. Spat Revolution is, to say it straight – The most adaptable Immersive mixing tool ever created Setup Wizardry – Easy creation of your configuration – Like never before Thursday November 5th – 9.00 AM Los Angeles / 12.00 PM Montreal / 6.00 PM Paris... More

Using Hit’n’Mix Infinity with Pro Tools to Re-Create & Re-Fix Any Track

Oct 22, 2020, by HIT'n'MIX

Is Pro Tools Your DAW? Whether you are a music producer, remixer, composer, DJ, engineer, sound designer, video editor or audio post professional, we’ve created this new video to teach you how to quickly and easily use Hit’n’Mix Infinity with Pro Tools via the Infinity Link AudioSuite Plugin, automatically installed with the software. Even make detailed adjustments within mixed stereo audio! “The Pro Tools AudioSuite integration is simple and renders right back in place on the original timestamp. Just a couple of clicks!” Joe Chiccarelli – Grammy Award-Winning Music Producer, Mixer & Engineer (U2, Frank Zappa, Beck, Morrissey, The White Stripes & The Killers) If you haven’t already, download a FREE, 1-Month Trial and give it a try! The post Using Hit’n’Mix Infinity with Pro Tools to Re-Create & Re-Fix Any Track appeared first on Hit’n’Mix Infinity. More

Mixing Immersive with Spat Revolution at Qatar’s new National Museum

Oct 22, 2020, by Flux

Doha, Qatar – October 2020 Even in a skyline as futuristic as Qatar’s, the new National Museum of Qatar stands out as visually stunning. Designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvel, the museum’s modernistic exterior, adorned with 539 massive disks that lend it an almost other-worldly character, is home to more than 86,000 square feet of state-of-the-art exhibit space, with multiple interconnected galleries offering towering walls of video and immersive, multi-dimensional audio created using Flux::Immersive’s Spat Revolution. The museum’s groundbreaking immersive audio design was created by Basel, Switzerland-based Idee und Klang, a pioneering multimedia agency acclaimed for their unique approach for integrating sound scenography with immersive audio design. The company has been working in immersive audio for more than 15 years, and as company founder Ramon De Marco explains,... More

Soulful 90s/2000s R&B beats & vocals

Oct 21, 2020, by Mixvibes

SOULFUL R&B Throwback to the 90s/2000s with a Soulful R&B sample pack full of vibes! Filled with dreamy chord progressions, soulful vocal samples, deep yet groovy basslines, classic drum beats and a selection of FX, rediscover the sound of a generation. Follow the steps of incredible artists in this pack! Available on Remixlive! Find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook & Twitter More

Bonedo mag Germany – Oct 2020

Oct 20, 2020, by HIT'n'MIX

“For a long time now, Infinity 4.7 has been a tool in the audio sector that actually leaves your mouth open at some points“ “What is offered here can already be described as Photoshop for audio“ “Vocal harmonies sound very realistic“ “Correcting harmonies in recordings afterwards is very easy“ “Easily change individual notes of a recording” “Unique change of timbre“ “Mashups and remixes in minutes“ “It gets really creative when you make use of the function that allows you to replace the notes of a recording with another instrument, as it were with a MIDI clip“ “The way in which the pitch and length of audio files can be changed effortlessly, and in remarkable quality, and how the timbre of a recording can be changed almost magically with a few clicks of the mouse, opens up completely new dimensions in sound design.” Read the full review (in German) HERE. The post Bonedo mag Germany – Oct 2020... More

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