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Plugin Boutique has launched a limited time sale on Universal Audio’s native audio plugin that delivers the rich analog sound of the world’s most popular multichannel tape machine.Offered at a 83% discount, the Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder lets you track and mix with the complete Studer A800 electronic signal paths to add warmth, presence, cohesion, and low-end punch to your audio.For more than 30 years, artists and engineers alike have been drawn to the warm analog sound, solid low-end, and overall presence of the Studer® A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder. The sheer number of albums recorded on this legendary 2”…
1. Free Effects MeldaProduction Free FX Bundle The MFreeFXBundle is a remarkable collection of 37 high quality free audio plugins. The bundle encompasses a diverse range of effects, including EQs, compressors, filters, autotuners, stereo wideners, waveshapers, and analyzers, providing a wealth of creative possibilities. Particularly noteworthy are Melda’s modulation effects, featuring a ring modulator, flanger, tremolo and vibrato, each offering incredibly in-depth parameters. Check out MFreeFXBundle Saturation Knob Saturation Knob from Softube is an incredibly simple plugin which offers three modes – Keep High, Neutral, and Keep Low – making it versatile for various applications like enhancing drums, bass,…
Most audio interfaces have quite common features.A few inputs, gain knobs, headphone outputs, line out, and phantom power.With higher-end audio interfaces, they are usually built with better components (Neutrik/Amphenol inputs). Not forgetting the quality of its A/D and D/A audio converters, along with its pre-amp.Late last year, I got my hands on a portable audio interface built with some of the best audio components in the world. But it was unlike any audio interface I’ve used before – the Acousta LE03, a high-resolution audio interface designed and made in Austria by Innovative Audio.What attracted me to the interface initially was its small…
Producers reveal the UAD plug-ins used by the world’s biggest vocalists. There are no rules when it comes to building a plug-in chain for lead vocals. But using certain combinations of effects can get you pro sound quickly. We enlisted award-winning producers to share the vocal chains used by some of the world’s biggest artists. Looking for the best vocal chain for any style? Scroll down where we reveal the two best UAD plug-ins to buy when building your first vocal chain. Adding UAD plug-ins to your vocal recordings gives you the same sounds used by top artists and…
Brian Littrell‘s love for his son Baylee is clearly larger than life. The Backstreet Boys singer’s 22-year-old son Baylee Littrell auditioned for season 23 of American Idol, debuting on the show last month and surviving all the way to this week, before he was eliminated just shy of the top 14 contestants on Monday night. Baylee took to Instagram on Tuesday to reflect on his Idol journey, sharing three photos from the show and writing, “My American Idol journey has come to an end. Thank you so much to all that supported me this season. I love you all. #idol…
The ever-quotable Kevin Gates is no stranger to headlines of the Did He Really Just Say That? variety. Over the years, he’s managed no shortage of swiftly excerpted and debated moments, ranging from discussions of his enjoyment of women’s urine to his repeated need to apologize to his penis.Below, as part of our continued effort to only report on news of the highest caliber, we’ve compiled a small but no less impactful list of some of Gates’ more memorable confessions, starting with the one about urine. Keep reading for more.Kevin Gates loves “for a woman to piss in my mouth”“I…
Image Image Credit WWD / Contributor via Getty Images Image Size landscape-medium It goes without saying that most rappers know how to perform. Livestreaming, however, strips the stage down to a chair, a webcam and whatever chaos happens to unfold from there. For some influential figures, like Drake or Snoop Dogg, that might mean a few rounds of gaming and chatting with fans. Other artists use it to preview new music, react to whatever’s breaking the internet or just kill time between drops. It’s not exactly a new phenomenon, either — DDG was vlogging long before “Moonwalking in Calabasas” took…
NoiseWorks Audio has announced that its innovative vocal and dialogue processing tool is now fully compatible with Audio Random Access (ARA) in Pro Tools.This integration allows users to streamline their workflow, applying intelligent dynamics processing without the need for real-time playback.With ARA support, DynAssist directly interacts with Pro Tools’ timeline, enabling instant analysis and processing of audio clips. This removes the need for real-time playback during adjustments, significantly improving efficiency for music producers, mixing engineers, and post-production professionals working in Pro Tools.DynAssist is designed to automate key vocal processing tasks, including:Automatic Gain Levelling: Ensures a steady vocal performance without excessive…
In this article you’ll find the best plugins available for absolutely free. We’ll go through all the plugin categories to give you a complete overview of what’s definitely worth downloading in 2024. Let’s get started! 1. Free Plugin Bundles 2. Free Synthesizers 3. Other Free Instruments 4. Free Effects Plugins Part 1: Free Plugin Bundles MeldaProduction Free FX Bundle The MFreeFXBundle is a remarkable collection of 37 high quality free audio plugins. The bundle encompasses a diverse range of effects, including EQs, compressors, filters, autotuners, stereo wideners, waveshapers, and analyzers, providing a wealth of creative possibilities. Particularly noteworthy are Melda’s modulation…
Ever wanted to remove vocals from a song? Maybe you need a karaoke track or you want to do some sampling.Luckily, with the tools and technology available these days, it’s quite easy to split music tracks into audio stems.In this post, I’ll break down 3 ways to remove vocals from your music. Let’s get started.Method 1 – Phase CancellationUsing phase cancellation is the oldest trick in the music producer’s playbook.The way this works is by taking a stereo track and then inverting either the left or right channel. Because vocals are usually mixed in the middle, while other instruments in…