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Presonus Helps Us Tune Drums

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Bryan
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I don’t care how many millions of dollars in outboard gear you have and if you drank the blood of Chris Lord-Alge, but if you have poorly tuned drums, you can only go so far. Sure yes, there are plug-ins like Slate Digital Trigger, that will replace your drums for you but ask yourself this. Do you want to capture the drummer you are recording’s performance, or someone else’s. Ohhh someone elses, your drummer claims to be a human metronome but plays more like he has epilipsy? Well the just move on to the next post, but I must warn you, drums tuned right help!

Drummer Jonathan “Sugarfoot” Moffett is a living legend. A spectacular
performer, he’s best known for his 30 years with Michael Jackson and
also has worked extensively with such A-list stars as Elton John,
George Michael, Madonna, and Janet Jackson. Moffett is beloved for his
melodic drumming, based around huge kits. In order to do his musical
magic, he tunes his drums very carefully and with specific goals in mind.
Now you can learn to tune drums like Jonathan Moffett, thanks to a
free instructional video from PreSonus! Although Moffett uses a
PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 mixer, this is not a sales piece or product
demo; it’s simply a fascinating lesson in drum tuning from one of the
world’s great drummers, including brief but amazing performances.
Drum Tuning with Jonathan Moffett is a must-watch for every drummer,
drum tech, engineer, and producer. It’s available free on YouTube,
courtesy of PreSonus.

I’d post the video here, but my stupid WordPress is being an (Expletive) and won’t let me but HERE is this link.
UPDATE: This dude is nuts… It basically didn’t sound like music. It sounded like some dude with fancy Jazz hands playing different kicks. I see no music at all… This video is pretty useless… and this guy is a joke… Presonus makes videos like they make equipment… CRAP

Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6

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Bryan
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I know I already reported about this HERE but its an excuse to take up space on the site again… but in a good way don’t get me wrong. I love you but I’m not IN love with you.

KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is a high-performance six-channel audio interface for  studio and live usage. As the successor to the acclaimed AUDIO KONTROL  1, it provides more connectivity, increased audio performance and a host  of practical new features, complemented by a versatile software package  for music production and DJing.
 
Based on the latest generation of Native Instruments’ USB audio  interface technology, the KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 addresses the typical needs  of musicians and producers in a highly portable and affordable package.  With four balanced analog inputs and outputs, complemented by a digital  S/PDIF stereo I/O and an integrated MIDI interface, the unit can be used  as the centerpiece for a wide range of setups. The software package  includes the all-round instruments collection KOMPLETE ELEMENTS, the new  entry-level DJ software TRAKTOR 2 LE, the Cubase 5 LE sequencer from  Steinberg, and a $30/25 EUR voucher for the NI Online Shop.

 
KOMPLETE AUDIO 6 is available for a suggested retail price of $339 / 299  EUR from authorized dealers and in the NI Online Shop.
Click HERE for more info

 

12 Gauge Microphones

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Bryan
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BEST… MICS…. EVER… Look at this… a Mic in an ACTUAL 12 gauge shell and judging by the Sound Cloud samples, they’ve got the sound to back it. What better way to impress the artists coming in to track by slapping a couple of these on the overheads of drums or on an acoustic guitar. Whatever you do, don’t try to shoot these things. A mic AMPLIFIES things and a 12 Gauge is 170dB so that would sound like the devil farting if you shot one of these.
But seriously, I will be buying some of these and giving a review very soon

The RED12 Microphone is perfect for drum overheads and acoustic instruments such as guitar, mandolin, and violin. The custom assembly achieves the dependable performance you need inside a compact, aesthetically pleasing shell that is as unique as it is bad ass.
These omni microphones are built into an actual spent 12-gauge shotgun shell casing!

Here’s another reason to get 4 or 5 of them. They’re $40 with shipping. To buy this RIGHT NOW, click HERE
Not convinced? Here’s a clip.

 RED12 Omni Condenser Sample by 12gaugemicrophones

TC Helicon VoiceJam 1.2

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Bryan
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Ohhhh look out IK. TC Helicon has released an update to their VoiceJam App. They’ve added some of their features from their pitch correction and hardtune processors. Now you can make that failed attempt at a cover of Imogen Heap’s Hide and Seek or even the far worse cover of the same song by Jason Derulo…. DOUCHE CHILLS!!!!

We’ve done a massive update to VoiceJam, our hit vocal looping Apple iOS app. The update adds many news features including the ability to In-App purchase an emulation of VoiceTone C1 – HardTune & Pitch Correction pedal.

Check out the video on version 1.2 new features:VoiceJam version 1.2 New Features:
– Added In-App Purchase capability for buying pro quality vocal effects, the first available being VoiceTone C1: The infamous HardTune pitch correction effect as well as gender bending emulated from VoiceTone, TC-Helicon’s world renowned line of stompbox effects for singers.
– Shots mode – play your loops like a drum pad
– The coolest input meter ever! – the input audio waveform now turns yellow when you’re getting close to too much level and red when you’re singing too loud!
– Added a loop mixer for non-destructively tweaking the level of each loop.
– Added a High Quality, uncompressed SoundCloud upload option.
– Share An Idea Link: Your feature requests will go directly to TC-Helicon’s development team.
– Added Mic Mute. Sometimes you want to jam on some pre-recorded loops without worrying about what’s coming in on the microphone.
Improvements:
– Reduced likelihood of clipping the input signal.
– Reverse no longer resets undo memory.
– Removed controls from info screen and moved them into the new live performance fly-over.
Fixes:
– Fixes for SoundCloud sharing on old devices.
– Fixes related to performance management.
– Fixes for visual GUI glitches with AudioCopyPaste.

For a limited time, get the In-App purchase at 60% off – that works out to $3.99 | 2.39UK | 2.99 euro (offer expires May 15th). Search the App store from whatever iSh** you own.

Toontrack N.Y. Vol 2 Presets Charles Feelgood

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Bryan
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What happens when a great house producer mangles a drum library beyond all recognition? Insert cliche newswriting packaged answer with a little humor yourself and then look at this new Producer Presets SDX from Toontrack.

When we heard how electro producer, DJ and remixer Charles Feelgood (Diddy, Lady Gaga, Ashlee Simpson, Billie Holiday) had tweaked the New York Studios Vol. 2 SDX™ for Superior Drummer 2.0® to almost beyond recognition in his ingenious productions, we had no option but to have him design a unique set of presets so he could share his incomparable brand of electro, house and disco with the world.
Charles’ presets will introduce a whole new level to what is possible with the sounds and tools in Superior Drummer 2.0 and prove that the sky is literally the limit.

The SDX is $15 and is available HERE

IK Multimedia Releases iRig Recorder App

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Bryan
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Hey look everyone! IK Multimedia puts the iCing on the iRig…. (yea you’re jealous you didn’t think of that) by releasing the Recorder App for the iRig Mic. Now you can record lectures, spy on enemies, or just record tracks of yourself singing country songs and send them to me.

IK Multimedia launches the iRig Recorder App for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch on the App Store. The app offers professional audio recording that is convenient and easy to use. The iRig Recorder App is an intuitive recording tool featuring editing functions and various export options to fit your audio needs. The app captures podcasts and interviews with the ability to record sounds anywhere
Additionally, the iRig Recorder App has intuitive editing tools to cut, crop or loop your audio. Users can optimize tones for speech or music; clean up background noises; brighten voices for clarity and presence; smooth out vocals in harsh or overly bright recordings; and change the speed of tracks without affecting their pitch. The effects processors in the iRig Recorder app are easy to use and can quickly produce high-quality audio material in seconds.
iRig Recorder features:
• Convenient, easy-to-use mobile recording and editing app: just launch the app and press record.
• The perfect companion to iRig Mic for your podcasts, interviews, concert and field recordings.
• One-touch recording with real-time monitoring.
• Intuitive, non-destructive editing tools to cut, crop and loop your recordings.
• Pitch and time–based effects include changing the speed of your recordings (without affecting pitch) to adapt your content to other media such as audio and video.
• Organize your recordings by creation date and tags with geographic location.
• Eight intelligent effects processors automatically optimize your recordings – no audio knowledge required.

iRig Recorder App is available for $4.99 / €3.99 from the App Store on iPad, iPhone or iPod touch HERE

Joe Barresi: Tracking Rock

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Bryan
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You know what I hate about watching most videos of bands in the studio? Well for one is that they’re usually in the studio I want to record and that the video is more about showing off the songs and the band than it is about the actual recording of the album. I’m sitting there trying to learn new tricks and ol moron number one is trying to be a comedian and moron two is whining and arguing with the producer because they think they know best. Wait, You’re saying Chet Haze is not trying to be a comedian with that rap?? No way… Now that video is just sad.
This video actually lets you see the production side of how Barresi puts his mark on the tracks he lays. Personally, I wouldn’t question Barresi if he used all Behringer and MXL mics because frankly the man is scary looking and has a track record for being a very “opinionated.” Granted he’s a genius and right almost all of the time, but he just is a little rough around the edges at times. Personally those are my favorite people because I was raised by an A-Hole.. LOVE YOU DAD!!!

Techbreakfast and On The Mark Media are proud to announce the
availability of our newest Master Series featuring infamous
producer, recording engineer and mixer, Joe Barresi
Joe has produced, recorded and mixed some of the greatest Rock music of
our time: such as Queens of the Stone Age, Tool, Bad Religion, Kyuss,
Weezer, The Melvins, Parkway Drive, etc.
It is available for purchase here: Joe Barresi: Tracking Rock
Featured in the video is UK recording trio Zico Chain .. a high-energy alternative rock band.
Filmed entirely in High-Definition video over three days of live-tracking,
“Joe Barresi: Tracking Rock” takes you through the entire experience of
watching Joe and the band lay down all the tracks for a song in Joe’s studio.
Joe details his choices of mics, amps, out-board gear and his unique and sonically exquisite soundpath.
In addition, you can see how Joe uses his years of experience to guide how the sounds get put down.
This is a rare chance to peak “behind the scenes” in how a top-tier engineer does his craft.”

The video is $95.00 and if you buy, you even get a chance to email him a question about something he did in the video or just about recording in general. I’d use that to ask him for directions to his studio and any weak points in his security system… to ummm help him… keep more people out… and not at all to use for my benefit to break in and steal gear. That man is an intimidating dude and probably carries a gun.
For more info and to buy, Click HERE
Oh and HERE is a preview of the video

Disco DSP Discovery

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Bryan
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Ok so I’ve got a confession to make. It was actually me who is really REALLY obsessed with the royal wedding so much that I got a tattoo of the royal couple on my teeth I don’t feature enough VST Plug-ins on this site. Mostly because VST doesn’t work with Pro Tools and most of the Plug-ins are only made for Windows and we all know that if everyone had their “druthers,” we would all be using Mac for recording. Alas I realize some of you for different reasons use Windows, so I will try to feature more VST Synths and Plug-Ins.
So this brings me to this program. Disco DSP Discovery. This VST Synth is basically a very intuitive “make-your-own-sounds” Synth. Everything seems to be pretty straight forward too. I personally haven’t used this but the controls look pretty easy to use. Lets see what the company has to say about this program.

32 and 64-bit, 8 oscillators Audio Units and VST Virtual Analog Synthesizer featuring 4 layers, 2X oversampling/undersampling, built-in arpeggiator, sync, FM, 8 filter types, unison edit, panning modulation, stereo delay and gate effects. Imports Nord Lead 2 SysEx data.
The RC3 update includes:

  • 64 bit Audio Units support for Mac.
  • 64 bit VST support for Windows.
  • New selected item EDIT menu background color.
  • Instant refresh in Bank Browser for new FXB files.
  • Better preset renaming dialog box.
  • Manual revision.

This update is free for previous R3 customers. To download Release 3.3 please log at Members Area.

Fantastic. Short and sweet.
For more info and to buy, Click HERE

MCDSP Sale Ending Soon

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Bryan
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You better hurry up if you want to save some money on some Plug-ins from MC DSP. You can then take the money you save on that and buy a lovely hat or onesie.
McDSP is known for making some of the best analog modeling processors on the market and now you can grab one of these bundles or individual plug-ins at up to 50%.
For more info and to buy, click HERE

Nomad Factory: Echoes

By
Bryan
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Ahh back to normal. Back away from home and ready to give you 75% of my undivided attention. And what better way to kick off my tour of loneliness by adding the desolate sound of echos to everything I say to heighten the fact that I’m gone.
I already own Magnetic and if this Plug-in is anything close to Magnetic, then I think I’m gonna have to own this. I bet this will completely replace my Tel-Ray Delay with this analog delay plug-in.

Nomad Factory is proud to introduce ECHOES, a new Analog Echo Box plug-in designed to give you the warmth and richness of classic vintage delay effects.
ECHOES faithfully models the greatest delay effects of all time, PLX-1 based on* Echoplex® 1, PLX-3 based on* Echoplex 3, OILCAN based on* Tel-Ray® Oilcan Delay, EHX-DM based on* Electro Harmonix® Deluxe Memory Man, and ADM-2 based on* Boss® DM-2 Analog Delay.
Following the philosophy behind Nomad Factory’s hit Magnetic plug-in, ECHOES not only sounds amazing, but it is designed to be very easy to use. Unlike many other delay plug-ins that have dozens of unnecessary knobs and confusing parameters, ECHOES has captured the essence of the original effects by keeping it simple. With the turn of a few knobs, the plug-in delivers musical results and instant analog delay satisfaction!

For a limited time, you can buy this for $49.99 or the Magnetic / Echoes bundle for $99.99 but hurry before it goes up the $99.99
For more info, and to buy, click HERE

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