In the first of a new series of production tips for musicians, Craig Anderton writes about how to balance audio in a mix - without the volume fader. Try it out on your next project!
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16 bands of complex spectral analysis that offers filtering, EQ, vocoding and transformative resynthesis. Buchla 296e is one of the most complex and expensive hardware modules. Get it in Softube Modular.
Acustica Audio has released Aquamarine4, a new version of the mixing and mastering plug-in suite that now includes an emulation of a rare passive EQ in addition to the compressor.
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Pedal Crush brings the world of effects pedals to all musicians, from harp players and DJs to producers and makers of weird synth noises. And to people who play guitar and can read...
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Beatskillz has introduced Slam XL, the third generation of the Slam series that picks up where Slam Pro left off and does many of the same things – but in a very different way.
Looking for more variety in your virtual EQ rack? For the VQP Bundle, Fuse Audio Labs has modeled the ultra-rare Langevin 258-A and 259-A passive EQ and filter, and released them as plug-ins.
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Thought you had enough Pultec EQ plug-ins? NoiseAsh brings you even more: The firm says its new Rule Tec collection stays true to the character of the original (and pegs it at a nice price).
GOLY Devices of Denmark has added the PQ2 tube equalizer to its portfolio, a custom-built stereo EQ that has a strong Pultec vibe to it, but is not a clone, GOLY says.
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Joyo is knocking the ball out of the park with its new R Series effects pedal line-up, now adding a new Band Controller 10-band graphic EQ that covers guitar and extended range instruments.
Acustica Audio has released Amber 3, that adds to v2's EQ with a compressor and a preamp as well as a new channel strip plug-in, which combines all three units into one.
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Some more nice freebie pluggos for you this week, including a 3D audio visualizer, a tremolo, and two apps for iOS, an interesting strings-esque virtual instrument and an EQ.
The update, which is currently in beta, contains an extensive list of workflow improvements and bug fixes. Perhaps more interestingly, there are new tools for making music as well...
Since Maag and Brainworx collaborated on this project, the MAGNUM-K plug-in gets the full endorsement and approval from the hardware's creators. Good stuff all-around!
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Zoom's new GCE-3 Guitar Lab Circuit Emulator can easily fit in your pocket, it is so small. The audio interface uses the Guitar Lab software to give you virtual guitar rig setups you can customise.
· Dunlop owns MXR and Way Huge, so apart from the news of the new Green Day Billie Joe Armstrong signature MXR Dookie drive pedal the other day, we now have a plethora of new pedals to check out
New busker orientated portable amp, the new Blackstar Black Fly is an expanded and upgraded version of the ever-popular Fly series of mini amps. A busker's best friend?
