Everyone likes familiarity, but sometimes engineers find themselves on unfamiliar ground in a new DAW. Whether you’re working on location or have decided it’s time for a change, here we talk about the things that really matter to get the job done.
Default Settings Every Modern Professional DAW Should Have
Here’s our five things we think should be default in a DAW, in other words, on unless you choose otherwise.
Dialogue Restoration Listening Test - Reverb Reduction - The Results
In part 2 of our recent dialogue restoration listening test, we compared reverb reduction tools including Accentize xRevive Pro, Acon Digital Deverberate 3, Hush Pro, iZotope RX DeReverb, Supertone CLEAR and Waves Clarity Vx DeReverb Pro. You voted and the results are in!
Steinberg Wavelab 12 Announced - ARA Included In 80 New Features
Steinberg has recently unveiled WaveLab 12, their latest offering in the world of audio mastering and editing. This new version boasts nearly 80 new features and improvements, making it a significant update for professionals and enthusiasts in the audio industry.
We Explain Audiomovers INJECT
Audiomovers’ INJECT adds to their range of collaborative helpers, designed to move audio between the DAW and other apps. With a few tricks up its sleeve not found elsewhere, we talk about what it does and show how it can be used.
The Love-Hate Relationship with iLok and PACE in the Music and Post-Production World
There is nothing perhaps more polarising in the world of audio software than the word iLok. We look at the world of iLok and PACE, the case for an against.
If You Use Software Subscriptions Get This App Now
In a recent article we spoke about the importance of keeping a check on the money leaving your business. It appears there’s an app to help you do it… and there’s a free version.
macOS Sonoma Compatibility - The Ultimate Pro Audio Guide
macOS 14 Sonoma will be released to the public on September 26th 2023. In this constantly updated article, we will be sharing up-to-date information, as we get it from brands and the community, about which pro audio applications and plug-ins do and don't work with Sonoma, as well as other related issues which affect pro audio users.
Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning - Same Or Different?
We have been looking at Artificial Intelligence and its impact on our industry a lot recently. But what about the term ‘Machine Learning, is that the same as AI, or are they different? Does it matter? We investigate…
The Only Real Way To Test Music Software
In this article, we delve into the importance of conducting real project tests to determine the true capabilities of music software. By evaluating performance in practical scenarios, we can separate the contenders from the pretenders and make informed decisions that meet our professional creative needs.
Warning - Time Saving Audio Features Can Bite You On The Ass!
Who doesn’t love a time saving feature, be that in our DAW or plugin? But we need to take care to ensure the time saving doesn’t ruin our reputation.
If You Are Serious About Pro Audio Don't Edit Video In Final Cut
In my recent article I Ignored Davinci Resolve - I Was Wrong, I explained why I was exploring DaVinci Resolve for my future video editing needs. Many of my issues with Final Cut, and may I add after a decade of using it professionally, are about sound. Here’s why I don’t think it’s up to the job of doing professional sound.
Use Waves StudioVerse To Find Great Mix Settings
Waves’ StudioVerse promises thousands of sounds and chains from some of the industry’s finest, with new ways to find them. With the potential for mixers to create and share their own as well, we check out Waves’ plugin community for the StudioRack ecosystem.
What Makes A Good Software Beta Tester?
All software releases are a compromise between fixing all the bugs and releasing the software in an acceptable timeframe. Central to this compromise is effective testing. Karen Down from the Support Squad shares her thoughts on what makes a good Beta Tester.
The Software Subscription Myth We Need To Call Out
Any regular reader of this blog will know that when it comes to software subscriptions we are largely agnostic. However, there’s one myth we need to call out.
Home Studio Setup Costs Compared - 1980s And Now
After my article on how good gear is today “The Best Recording Gear In 2020” the team thought it would be fun to see how much it would cost you to set up a decent home recording studio in the 1980s (the beginning of the home recording revolution) and compare it to what it would cost now.
Before You Use Your DAW Consider This For Capturing Ideas
DAWs are a wonderful modern invention when it comes to recording and mixing, but sometimes they may not be the best way to capture ideas.
Pro Audio Brands Worth Watching In 2023
There’s a lot of brands in the pro audio space, some have been around for a long time and some are new to the game. At the Experts we were discussing brands that are impressing us right now. There’s a few on the list that may surprise you.
Battle Of The AI Noise Reduction Apps - Hush v Descript v Adobe
In this recent test we put the three popular AI solutions against one another in a blind test; Adobe Podcast, Hush, and Descript . Here are the results.
AI Noise Reduction Apps - Hush v Descript v Adobe - Tested
We take three AI noise reduction apps, Descript, Adobe, and Hush and put them head to head. Take our listening test and tell us which one you think does the best job.