Waldorf 2-Pole Analog Filter vs. Logic X’s Auto Filter Living in a box… I’m working from home quite a bit these days and much as I love having a whole studio within my laptop, I miss some of the vibe found when working with analogue hardware. While MIDI controllers are excellent for injecting a bit of a human Read More …
Category: Tutorials
Logic X Key Commands
Logic X Power User Tips – Key CommandsOne of my top tips for improving workflow is learning your Digital Audio Stations key commands (also know as shortcuts or quick keys). Slowly mousing around the screen, clicking on the various menus or functions wastes time and can lead to a loss in creativity.Here are a selection Read More …
Balanced Vs. Unbalanced Cables.
“Any studio set up is only as strong as the weakest link…” It is often said that any studio set up is only as strong as the weakest link in the chain. While it’s easy to get excited about shiny new microphones, outboard gear and plugins that sell the dream of become a ‘mix Jedi’, Read More …
How to Wire Insert Cables
Welcome to the first in a series of tutorials covering basic studio wiring. In this tutorial I’ll be looking at using and wiring the insert points of a mixing console. This question often crops up with clients and students alike and whilst many people are familiar with using signal processors (e.g. compressors, noise gates, graphic Read More …
Choosing the Right Software for Music Making.
One of the questions I am often asked is “Which Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is best for me?”. With the amount of options out there it can be hard to decide, but it probably isn’t as critical a decision as you might think. In the early days of DAWs there were clear distinctions between the audio Read More …