Music Tech Magazine - Issue 71

Pro tips and tricks for recording a live band, how to get the best vocal take each and every time, plus Ten Minute Masters on sample rate conversion and acoustic treatment. Sonar 7, Logic Pro 8, Cubase 4, Reason 4 Workshops.

Publish date: 22 January 2009

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In the issue…

Features
Live Recording
With live music growing in popularity, more and more bands and artists need their shows recorded. From basic to top-end techniques, Hollin Jones shows you how it’s done.

Recording Vocals
Although it’s a crucial part of recording music, many otherwise successful productions suffer from badly tracked vocals. We reveal a few simple techniques that will improve the quality of your tracks.

Ten Minute Masters
Room Correction
Why struggle with egg boxes and bass traps when there’s another way to address acoustic issues? Mark Cousins stands corrected.
Sample Rate Conversion
It’s a fundamental process that takes place largely behind the scenes, but understanding what’s going on and why will improve your productions. Grant Bridgeman is converted.

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This Month’s Workshops
Cubase 4
The second instalment of our foray into media management explores tagging and presets, both of which are key to achieving better workflow. Hollin Jones explains.
Logic Pro 8
Logic’s Transform window can significantly speed up the processes of editing and manipulating MIDI data. Mark Cousins shows you how to transform your workflow.
Sonar 7
Mastering gives your tracks that final punch and polish – and Sonar is more than up to the challenges of the task. Brian Smithers helps you master the process.
Reason 4
Reason isn’t equipped to record audio, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use your own samples in your next production. Hollin Jones shows you how.

Reviews
Another selection of hardware and software is put through their paces in this issue, including IK T-RackS 3 Deluxe, HHB’s CDR882, Allen & Heath ZED R16, Genelec 6010A & 5040A, UA’s Twin-Finity 710, AKAI’s EWI USB and Sample Modeling’s Mr Sax T.

ON THE DVD

Even if you’re not an instrumentalist, this month’s disc will ensure there’s nothing holding you back, bringing you synths, acoustic and electronic beats, strings, classic keys and more.

Acoustic Drums
Premium selection of real kits compiled by beat aficionados Beta Monkey Music.
www.betamonkeymusic.com

Motion Synths
Digital music production company Citrus Audio has provided a selection of clavinet and keyboard loops performed on classic keyboards such as the Moog Bass and Fender Rhodes. We also have exclusive samples covering glitch-hop drum loops from Equinox Sounds and twisted motion synth patches from PinkNoise Studio.
www.citrusaudio.com
www.equinoxsounds.com
www.pinknoisestudio.com

Sample Logic Sound Selection Pack
Synergy, The Elements and A.I.R. are fast gaining a reputation as the ‘go to’ sounds of choice for media and film composers. The good folk at Sample Logic have compiled this exclusive collection of 30 Kontakt instruments from their massive library of cutting-edge synths, FX and ambiences.
www.samplelogic.com

Groovebox Music Pro Tools Tips & Tricks
With a fancy overhaul and shiny new player interface, Groovebox Music has raised the bar in delivering quality tutorial content over the internet. Check out 29 minutes of expert tips taken from the company’s latest Pro Tools tutorials.
www.grooveboxmusic.com

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