Music Tech Magazine - Issue 43
The art of mixing is no more exempt from the effects of change as any other aspect of music production, and there’s a new approach that’s increasingly being taken up in professional studios – stem mixing.
Publish date: 21 September 2006
Issue 43 of Music Tech Magazine is out now in newsagents throughout the UK.
In the issue…
Now firmly established as the tool of choice for performing computer musicians, Live 6 looks set to move into DAW territory. Ken Hikaru finds out what’s new…
Stem Mixing
The art of mixing is no more exempt from the effects of change as any other aspect of music production, and there’s a new approach that’s increasingly being taken up in professional studios – stem mixing. Mark Cousins takes an in-depth look at this relatively new technique and explains how it can benefit you in your studio.
Ribbon Mic Technology
The first microphones that could be relied on to capture quality recordings were the ribbon models of the 1920s, but it’s only very recently that the technology has once again become the focus of major manufacturers. We look at some of the reasons behind this renaissance.
Ten Minute Masters
A controller is the heart of any 5.1 studio setup, but of the many varieties out there, which one will best suit your needs? Plus: Electrical interference can be the bane of the engineer’s life, often incurring hours of frustration as the source of the problem is determined. Grant Bridgeman explains what earth loops are, and offers tips on how to eradicate them.
Reviews
Ghost’s Sound Absorption Panels, Soundcraft’s EMP6 mixer, Yamaha’s CP300 and the Focusrite Liquid Mix are among the new products put through their paces this month by MTM’s experts.
ON THE DVD
Swing Jazz DrumsThe distinctive vibe that we know as swing jazz evolved primarily in America during the 1920s, reaching its peak by the mid-1930s. To get your own swing tracks off to a flying start, check out these royalty-free and exclusive swing jazz drum samples commissioned by and for MTM – you’ll be grooving 1930s-style in next to no time.
Special Edition – Big Band
Typically comprising anywhere between 12 and 19 musicians – including up to five saxophones alongside trumpets, trombones, piano, guitar and the all-important rhythm section – the big bands of the 1930s and 1940s were characterised not only by their distinctive style, but also by the high level of musicianship demonstrated by the players. Create your own big-band sound with these exclusive samples.
M-Audio ProSessions
If atmospheres and textures are your thing, you’ll no doubt find what you need among this month’s splendid collection of ACID .WAV and REX loops from the ProSessions series. There’s everything from barking dogs to noisy restaurants, plus more conventional instrument samples of guitar, drums and piano.
All the latest demos…
Camel Audio CamelCrusher, AAS Ultra Analog Session, Kong Audio ChineePipa, VirtuosoWorks Notion, Tone2 FilterBank, FireBird and BiFilter.
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