2 Powerful String Libraries from Orchestral Tools (Review)
In collaboration with composer, Benjamin Wallfisch, Orchestral Tools has two released two new string libraries: Benjamin Wallfisch Strings...
The 7 Basic Microphone Polar Patterns: Make Awesome Recordings by Understanding Directionality
There’s no tool more important to an audio engineer than a microphone, and understanding polar patterns, or the...
MIDI Velocity vs. Volume + Creative Tips
The distinction between MIDI velocity and volume can be elusive for those just starting their creative journey in...
Subtractive Synthesis: A Beginner’s Guide + 6 Free Instruments to Get You Started
Subtractive Synthesis is one of the cornerstones of computer music. Understanding the basic elements is crucial since there...
The 10 Best UAD Spark Plugins: Modern Tools Made by Audio Legends
For years, Universal Audio’s world-class plugins were only available for owners of their hardware units. The introduction of...
The Incredible Speed of GPU Audio Processing: Interview with Bill Collins from GPU.audio
Recently, I came across an announcement from GPU Audio announcing a partnership between that company and Audio Modeling,...
Amazing New Kontakt Strings Library from Tonsturm: Spiral Strings (Review)
While there is no shortage of Kontakt strings libraries out there, this one is unique and worth a...